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In response to: The excitement of fishing (no, really)

I don't shoot much wide angle, but that first fish shot is the kind of shot that makes me want to do it more often. I wish I'd been there to see you running around trying to get the shot.

In response to: Tube launch

Great shot, reminded me of that famous photo by Cartier-Bresson of the man jumping over the puddle. Capturing a moment right before the splash!

In response to: Pierce County Fair

It's always nice to see kids who take time to learn useful skills like that. And a welcome change from the teen gang activity we usually hear about.

In response to: Bounce flash off a colored ceiling

the food is not as good as it was yrs ago , I think Anthony's is better.

In response to: Fixing those pesky highlights

fantastic...I appreciate the 'behind the scenes' Photoshop snippet

In response to: Finding a lead shot at LESA

I always appreciate reading your thinking behind the shots. It's nice to see what you think works or doesn't (and why). I need to work more at taking multiple shots of a subject from different perspectives, rather than lock on to one.

In response to: Stadium & Bellarmine Prep Soccer

Nice job Lions, you played your hearts out!!

In response to: An ethical dilemma

I'm not quite sure what's happening here today -- I've tried commenting on posts, only to have those comments not appear, and then later appear in duplicate. At risk of duplicating another one:

Pleasant -- no. Important -- absolutely!

In response to: An ethical dilemma

Pleasant -- no. Important -- absolutely.

In response to: This side, that side, outside, inside

f/8 and be there.

Nice shot!

In response to: Making it work

Love the shadows on the wall!

In response to: Over the shoulder / under the arm

I have no formal photographic training, so I couldn't say why these shots work so well, either. But I agree completely that they do. As a viewer, these shots immediately work to draw me into what's happening in the scene. I don't just look at these images, I am pulled into them.

The first gives me the best sense of being there as a participant, passing out the tickets myself. The last gives me the best sense of being there to hear the story, and not just standing at a distance, watching what's happening.

I'll have to look for more opportunities to try that myself. I have some shots that are similar, but not nearly as tight. Looking back at them, several could have been improved by doing more of what you did here.

In response to: Look up once in a while

I liked the third image the best. The tighter shot made for a quicker read to me. This kind of image isn't any deeper than that. I liked the proximity of the climber to the face on the sign. A juxtaposition image.
Thanks for looking.
Joe

In response to: Look up once in a while

I like the second with the climber highlighted by the "V." To me this view almost seems to make him a part of the billboard but it also shows the scale of the billboard man.

In response to: Look up once in a while

I prefer the 3rd. It's simpler -- avoiding the busy background behind the worker of the first (though the background is important to what he does, and is part of the story, it's not as visually appealing to me), the extra graphic of the second, and the extra text of the last.

The 3rd is also the only one where the climbers hands are visible, which gives me a better sense of motion and purpose to his being there. Add in that it feels better balanced between the worker and the billboard and it's an easy choice for me.

Nice captures.

In response to: Flood photos redux

Your photos are amazing!!!!

In response to: Liking flare

I'd really wanted to comment on this post for quite some time, but something about the site either wouldn't let me log in, or wouldn't let me comment once I was. I'd almost given up.

Thanks for taking the time to explain some of the how and why behind some great shots. The log boom shot is great.

In response to: 2008: so many 'hail marys'

I always appreciate reading the thought processes behind why people shoot the way they do. These "hail Mary's" or shots-from-the-hip are great examples of putting the camera somewhere new and different to get a view that would otherwise be missed. I'm particularly fond of the low angle shots.

In response to: Liking flare

Thanks for the interesting information about flare and ghosts! I know I've taken shots with these features and sometimes thought they were pleasing but didn't really totally understand why they occurred or whether there was a way to control the effect.
This photojournalist page is great!

In response to: Chihuly's work lights the night at Wright Park

What a great gift to the community just in time for the holidays. Thanks Dale and Metro Parks Tacoma!