Caught II

Nice portrait work, all of the best.

Hi Howard,

This is a quick shot that had potential. Unfortunately, the person to the left had other ideas. However, I believe that you are aware of this.

She does, indeed, look "caught." Yes, either your finger or someone else got caught by your camera, which has a bit of shake to it to begin with. The green cast to her skin and eyes is quite something. Your framing this or cropping it as a portrait is in counterpoint to the grab nature of it. I wonder if showing more here would have downplayed the person or finger in the way. More story, though, might have alleviated the scolding look she appears to be giving you.

Fred - Camera shake due to grab nature of shot. The object she is behind is a person's head, not my finger. I didn't see it as a scolding look, just that she noticed me. Widening out would have shown a very crowded picture in a small space, losing her eyes.  I did, in fact show her the shot, as well as those of her friends which is why they allowed me to take other pictures, posed and unposed, which can be seen in my gallery. The green color cast is there due to the tree canopy in the park.

Thanks for taking the time for the critique. I appreciate it.