A Father and Son Moment Photo

Photographer’s Note

Apologies to those who saw this yesterday. I wanted to level out the horizon and thought that i could delete it and repost it, but I couldn't. I guess I should have just posted it in the workshop.

This is Igidae Park located in Busan. It's a very picturesque park overlooking the West Sea and has only been open since 1993. Before that it was a military base and access was restricted.

This photo was taken from an old army observation point and I just patiently waited until some suitable figures came along!

My previous photo, A Pair of Herons, people commented about dust spots, and whaddya know there's one on here that i just noticed (strange as its not there in the colour version). Also this was taken from a different camera. And yes I should have made the photo bigger.

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david (3978) 2006-05-19 5:26

you can repost a shot, but you don't delete the original. the re-post links to the original so that you can compare versions and how you've changed them based on critiques.

you do that via the manage photos option.

i like the improvement will. i know all you did was straighten the horizon, but that makes a big difference.

i like the b&w landscape. it's a good shot.

btw, sometimes you don't notice spots until you process a shot. using an unsharpen or converting to b&w sometimes makes the spot stand out. ;)

bantonbuju (48796) 2006-05-19 5:57

hi will,
superb, this one definitely stands out, and it is not just the b/w that is so attractive, its the whole set of positive things like the couple, the for, the windy day, the cliffe and the rocks, all blended into an excellent image;
very moody, very nice;
best wishes, j.

s10001in (1485) 2006-05-20 11:02

Will Jackson ,
Simply wonderful.

Really nice..I liked very much.

Great composition.
TFS, Regards, Shailendra

dbp (2) 2006-07-04 9:43 [Comment]

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tola_ch2004 (496) 2006-07-27 3:19

I noticed that Busan is a beautiful Island in South Korea, I hope I can visit there soon.
As now I try to apply for scholarship there.

adam_k (596) 2006-08-29 9:27

Calm, pleasant picture to have a look at...
I like these 2 people gazing somewhere ahead - and the natural composition of it. Well done

yanseiler (20) 2006-09-11 8:58

Hi Will, I am not a fan of the format but I really like the content, good to see the guys looking away, dreaming of something that we don't know...
Cheers
Yan

aloyho (6109) 2007-10-18 0:55

Hi Will,
I had a good time browsing through your album and this shot attracted my attention. It is a lovely view well captured. I enjoyed the atmosphere and I am sure the two sightseers too. You have chosen the most effective location looking at the placement of the two islands and the father and son. Indeed the inclusion of them make the content of this composition even stronger. An inspiring shot!!

Regards and thanks for the pointer.