Passenger
Nikon D100, Tokina 17mm ATX f3.5
How I got this shot: I was riding in the front passenger seat, and since I had my 17mm wide angle mounted, I decided to practice a couple of behind the shoulder, grab shots. I took two shots, and this was the better of the two as far as Genie's expression. I don't think Genie realized that she would be in the picture, hence the relaxed expression.
--Warren
posted by Warren T. at 7:47 AM
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5 Comments:
With the shot being B&W and Genie's facial expression, there is a very solemn mood. Can't say if I like it or not but it can tell a story if there was caption under it in a newspaper or magazine. Maybe Tony can comment from a photojournalism perspective.
hi Benson,
Thanks for your thoughts on this. I really didn't know what to expect when I tripped the shuuter. I was pleasantly surprised when I got home and looked at the image. It appears to be taken from the point of view of the rear view mirror. I decided to convert it to B&W to give it the mood that I wanted to convey, but I didn't intend for it to be solemn :) I guess B&W will do that sometimes. :)
I don't recall seeing a shot like this in recent memory...but then again, maybe I just haven't looked that hard for it either.
--Warren
By the way, saying that the image conveys a solemn mood is VERY IMPORTANT data for me. I really appreciate that.
Thanks,
Warren
How you presented this photo contributes to the mood. Any manipulation or lack of manipulation will affect the photo. It is a bit dark, the shadows lack detail.
Actually the exposure is dark because of the light coming from the rear window threw the exposure off. You could do a levels adjustment or lighten the shadow areas.
Hey Martin, Thanks for the comment.
The exposure of the car's interior was how I intended it. I already adjusted the levels to my satisfaction. :)
--WT
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