Uncertain smile, a photo from Essex, England

Photographer's Note

Uncertain smile

Framing a train on Manningtree station from the usual angle this woman came walking into the frame and I decided to push the shutter while she hadn’t left it, realising what an excellent lead in the train formed and also that there are various ways to capture people, even for the somewhat thin skinned.
While post processing I couldn’t exactly pin down the faint smile.

Uncertain smile is a “The The” track from their “Soul Mining” album, released by Epic in 1984

The usual PCS2 tech: slightly cropped, adjusted levels, contrast, saturation and curves differentially; USM-ed , added a frame added and saved for the web.

exif data

Camera Manufacturer : FUJIFILM
Camera Model : FinePix F10
Shutter speed [s] : 1/516
Aperture : F8.0
ISO speed ratings : 200
Date taken : 2005:08:05 18:20:55
Exposure bias value : 0/0
Metering mode : Multi-segment (5)
Focal length [mm] : 90 mm (35 mm equiv)
Colour space : sRGB
Image width : 3264
Image length : 2448

jhm, UlfE, Tue, Fixfocus, Stepan has marked this note useful

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jhm (211734) 2005-12-05 2:13

Goeden morgen Bert,
Een goed moment om deze dame in beeld vast teleggen, om de smile te vergroten had u wel een kleine bekketrek moeten doen Bert, maar ook zonder dit mag de foto gezien worden. De trein in de achtergrond geeft een goede dipte mee, en zeer realitisch van kleur ook, een zomer beeld in de winter laat de zonnige herinneringen nog eens boven komen.
Groeten uit Vlaanderen met een lichtbewolktehemel en 4,4° C
PS, had ik daar net al een bezoek gezien van u aan mij foto, die is verdwenen!!!
John.

Furachan (0) 2005-12-05 4:16

Another striking scene, Bert, wonderful capture with the woman exactly in the right place, sunlit and all, in briliant color, against the background of that train... Very filmic, evocative...
Cheers,
Francis

devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-12-05 9:18

Hi Bert
It's the daily life. The train and the passenger. You had a beautifull light. I also like the frame.
Well done
Bertrand

UlfE (14641) 2005-12-05 14:15

Hello Bert,

A very nice capture. You really pressed the button in the right moment nice constrast between the woman in the background and the shaded background. Really nice title because she looks sad but at the same time she is smiling. A really great work!

Ulf

Tue (91700) 2005-12-05 15:04

Hej Bert,
Mooi portret van deze dame met de trein op de achtergrond. Het zag eruit als een zonnige dag, ondanks de donkere wolken. Wat ook leuk is en wel eens gezegd mag worden, is dat je er altijd weer een songtitel op je foto's weet toe te passen! :-)
Prettige week!
Groetjes,
Lars

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-12-05 17:54

Dag Bert,
Looks like the Lady is prepared for all kind of weather:sunglasses,umbrella and a jacket.
You placed her perfectly into the frame,and nice how she is looking at you with this "Mona Lisa smile".The train is a good background of course and it´s repeating the color of the women´s t-shirt.
Greetings,
Hermann

Didi (61589) 2005-12-05 20:18

Bonjour Bert
Un certain sourire est en réalité le titre d'un roman célèbre de Françoise Sagan et film sorti en 1958.
Un cadrage très appréciable avec la jeune dame positionnée en igne forte.

Stepan (27210) 2005-12-10 5:04

The light, the frame and the atmosphere are excellent. It's a "modern" ambience, a little from the 70's.
Very effective and good.
Stéphane

john_c (24666) 2005-12-11 11:47

Hi Bert,
What a superb capture. The woman appears from nowhere it seems with a Mona Lisa smile. The train is clearly seen and your angled POV is most effective. A most impressive shot, Bert. This is a keeper.
John

sergio1 (12152) 2006-01-06 8:34