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abat
24th of June 2005 (Fri), 04:14
I've taken to wandering around the city at lunchtime with my Canon G5 and have started to take a few candid (as well as architectural) shots. This is stepping out on a limb a bit from my usual (landscape/nature) style so some critique would be appreciated.

Skater: I had selected ISO400 as I was about to go into the underground (subway) when this guy flashed past on a skateboard. f2, 1/1200, ISO400. Processed through Rawshooter and colours then selectively desaturated in Photoshop, initially to tone down the digital noise, but then because I liked the atmosphere it gave.

St James steps: Once in the underground, I became fascinated by the colour of these steps and then this lady with a red umbrella walked by. f5.6, 1/5sec, ISO400. Processed similar to above.

tonytony
24th of June 2005 (Fri), 04:20
The second shot is wonderful. It looks to me very marketable as a stock photo.

Cheers,
Tony

bikerider
24th of June 2005 (Fri), 05:55
I like them both, the position of the skateboarder works for me, moving through the frame like that, good streetshots.
Roger.

andygrif
24th of June 2005 (Fri), 07:22
Both excellent, second shot is superb

abat
24th of June 2005 (Fri), 15:22
andygrif, Roger, Tony,
Thanks for the positive feedback. I really enjoy my lunchtime strolls. Looks like I'll keep it up. Tony, what do you mean by a stock photo?
Andrew