Street Music Fiddler

his face was a little (3 bits) blurred, i tried to correct it

You have done a marvelous job Robert, the sepia tone is perfect too for this candid portrait, his face is wonderful, well done - Richard.

Fantastic expression! Very well done and I love the choice of the sepia look!

Very nice photo. I find that rating photos becomes easier when there is something to compare, so I offer this as one point of possible comparison for all of us "curators".

Philip, I had the photo of Bridget "Violin 2" in my mind as I shoot my fiddler of course! :-)

But my never compares to Bridget'S Fiddler! I

Robert, I guess you're being too hard on yourself, because so far your raters feel that yours is the aesthetic equal to Bridget's! That has to feel pretty good, right?

Philip, it is only my humble opinion, but I really think so.This guy is a bit different, but the motive is similar . I really find that comparing is always better than an absolute rating. So can everybody has a reference.

It sure is a shame that the focus isn't there, as his expression is pretty good, and I imagine him a jolly person because of it. The fingers are a little close to the bottom frame, but at least they didn't get cut off. I like the sepia toning.

Geraldine, do you really see the blur?

No not blur exactly Robert, lack of detail and clean sharpness. The unsharp mask filter is a bit noticeable too on edges, which does help the lack of focus, but it leaves contrasty halos.

Good catch. I think the blur ended up looking like camera shake in the final. Was it that from the start?

superb expression Robert. Was he playing anything you knew?

Yes it is: the hallos! They played some popular jazzy-music so it was difficult to hold the camera with 300mm-zoom (100iso film ) quit ;-)

As a subject I think he is excellent. Great face, great expression and movement.

I have found when trying to shoot a violinist that they are better side-on as when you shoot them face-on the position looks awkward.

As a portrait, I really like it. I think you should come to London and we can work on a book just of violinists! Well done.

Thank You! You are rigth. I choosed this because of his eyes though it was a bit blurred. May be I'll post the other this week.

And You can be sure I come to London for this shooting, the Book Idea is excellent!! ;-)

Nice shot, Robert.

I agree the sepia version, great shot!

Very good shot, nice colour ,and expression.

I find the expression of his face a bit awkward, I don't like it. It would be better if you lowered your camera a bit, the crop is to tight around his hands, and there is too much space above his head. I do prefer the b/w version.

Greetings,

Very natural expressions.

I really like how you make it :D