This is a photo of two friends enjoying a moment at a Birthday Party.
This is a photo of two friends enjoying a moment at a Birthday Party.
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BessieV
May 22, 2018
This reminds me of a modern Norman Rockwell. Fantastic colors , expressions and composition!!
critique
November 17, 2018
Exceptional composition, movement and activity, capture of expressions...wonderful shot! Nice work.
Jinjii
November 21, 2018
wow! this looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. He’d be so pleased. knock out shot!
Cookies4U
February 01, 2019
I agree--a perfect Norman-Rockwell-inspired scene! Well done--even more that you captured it with you iPhone.....:-)
jacquibilodeaunye
January 30, 2021
So much vibrancy and fun. Congratulations on winning my challenge.
ChrisBPhotography
January 30, 2021
There is so much detail and so much to see in this photo - and yet the eye is still drawn to this adorable couple. Great capture!
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Location
This photo was taken at my home in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. We were having a small dinner party to celebrate the springtime birthday of a dear friend. I was caught up in the colorful decorations, animated conversation and delicious aroma of our little feast. I felt compelled to capture the moment.Time
Late afternoon until dusk is my favorite time of the day. As the light softens and shadows lengthen I find that color and form becomes more pronounced. One of the many things I love about this photo is that I was able to capture colorful flowers outside the windows as a way to create a sense of overflow befitting the occasion.Lighting
I am always intrigued by the transformative effect of glass when it is mixed with light and color. The dinner was situated in a conservatory that was filled with soft afternoon light. The lighting was beneficial in that there was minimal glare on the windows so an indoor dinner party could also have a garden party feel to it. A partial window glass reflection of the back of one person is essentially over-layered on the outside left of the garden area. This actually places the person both outside and inside the room at the same time. Another benefit of the soft natural light was that it allowed for the water glasses to magnify and transform the colorful napkins and decorations I liked that it added another dimension (albeit subtle) to the tabletop.Equipment
i used an iPhone 7, aperture:f/1.8. Exposure 1/30. Focal length: 399/100. Iso:25.Inspiration
More than inspired, I actually felt compelled to capture my own sense of excitement with vibrant colors, springtime air mixed with aromas of good food, and the ever pleasant sounds of joyful conversation and laughter.Editing
I am a self taught photographer and also a painter. As a Mac person I do initial post processing with Photo software particularly with regard to cropping and adjusting light and color variables. With this particular photo I used Luminar to add some HD effects and enhance the overall vibrancy of the final product.In my camera bag
When I go out for a photoshoot I pack an extendable camera stick to use with my Canon EOS Rebel T5. I also bring a telephoto lens, and always carry extra batteries. In the pocket of my jacket there's always my most recent version of the iPhone, just in case.Feedback
The best advice I can give is that which my Grandfather gave me when I was about 8 years old. Andy was a professional photographer. When he gave me my first camera I asked him how I would know when to snap the picture. He told me to look through the viewfinder, and with a steady hand frame a picture that made me feel happy inside and click the button.