Summer School Fair Photo

Photographer’s Note

Edgware Junior School had it's Summer Fair today. Luckily, despite the build-up of the clouds, the rain stayed away and it remained dry and warm.
There were stalls, a disco, a bouncy castle and a raffle.... and a chocolate fountain, which was the main reason for me being there!

Cropped, resized, adjusted contrast and added a border. I also ran it through NeatImage to remove some noise from the sky. I inadvertently underexposed by one stop so I had to brighten it up a bit.

Thanks for looking

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chanjits (4409) 2006-07-09 3:37

your profile is intersting more interesting is your work this shot is marvelous the sky is active and dark in the background and people are so colorful in forground a candid shot dear thanks for sharing.

goodwill (4033) 2006-07-09 15:01

Hi Vicky,
I am sure this is one of rare photographs on TE which shows all clours known to us.
Everybody from kids to the sky is busy.
I observe you like colours; dark, vivid and strong. Thats why we all are here.
Sky seems to be your favourite subject and it listens to your lens everytime you click, be it a high overcast or a sunset.
Regards,
rajeev

vicki007 (109) 2006-07-10 4:15

Hi Vicky,
Great contrast between the dark powerful skies, and the varying colours of the fair.
TFS,
Vicki

P.S The chocolate fountain is definitely a good enough reason to attend!!! :)

jverkamman (2291) 2006-07-10 15:19

Very nice photo Vicky, i like the light, contrast and the colors.
Also a good capture.

Greets, Jack

glitch (759) 2006-07-12 12:44

Hi Vicky,

Nice to see a photo of an English school fete here on TE. I'm sure many many Brits would take this view for granted, and not even think of capturing it with a camera.

I find the different grades of grey in the clouds fascinating and they provide a terrific DOF. Together with the people in the foreground and their activities, this makes for a great composition.

Well done and TFS.

Regards,

Steve

ollie59 (776) 2006-07-14 21:28

great pic Vicky, its got lots to keep the eyes entertained,i love the mean and moody sky,and the bright vibrant colours ,you have done a great job ,more ,more ,more
andy

ramanvij (193) 2006-07-16 10:24

very impressive shot. all this commotion & the clouds filled with hues of blue make it a one memorable shot. well captured

feather (50560) 2006-07-18 8:45

I have been wondering if such scenes are common elswhere in the world. From one of two of your critiques I guess they might be uncommon. There is so much to see and the people represent our multi-cultural country. Possibly it was unintentional but the fact that 2 boys facing front are in the centre and most other people are looking elsewhere gives the shot a kind of symmetry.
Kath

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2006-07-19 10:08

Hi Vicky
nice picture, I like the light in this with the dark, fierce clouds, the different positions of people going on with life is nice and you have captured a good scene of daily life.
Good job
TFS
Rahul

nwoehnl (120) 2006-07-20 7:07

Hi Vicky, I hope all is well. A nice candid scene from the school fair in which all generations seem to be in the middle of enjoying the proceedings. Well-contrasted colors and a good moody factor contributed by the dark-ish layer of clouds in the sky, and the resulting light underneath.

cpaton (501) 2006-08-06 14:41

I love the sky in this one. particularly since it's set off so well by the colours in the foreground.

Photo Information

Copyright: Vicky Adams (Vicky) (1438)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-08
Categories: Daily Life, Event
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 II, SanDisk CF 512MB, Hoya 58mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-08 15:45