Young Amish Man
I took this photo several years ago when our neighbors were building a new Amish school. This young man asked me to photograph him and posed himself. Amish do not want their faces photographed.
I processed it in Elements, and added a number of textures.
As I look at
Anita, nice work. I like simple nature to the image. The steps take my eye right up to the subject. Lovely lighting from the outside. Well composed. Super!
This is an image I could look at for a long time. There's something unknown in the way the young man is looking out the door that appeals to the imagination. With the lines and his slim stature, the way you framed the image is wonderful. So are the colors and the vignetting. The lighting adds a lot, and I think the exposure level of the outdoors is very effective in not only adding to the unknown but contrasting with the darker tones of the figure.
I always look forward to your Amish photos. You handle them so well. This one, especially. The colors are bright, but the textures and vignette add the "old school" look that's so Amish. Well Done!
Anita, I really like this image. The monochromatic color palette, enhanced by the textures, is lovely. The composition is well-balanced, and the positioning of the faceless youth at the open doorway adds a lot of impact.
This image just screams Norman Rockwell, I like the composition, colors and processing. Well done
Thanks to all for the encouraging comments. I'm rather pleased with this image.
Awesome composition and effect Anita! This one is really nice. The color tones add a nice softening effect to the straight lines. This would make a great print!
This is one of my favorites of yours! You did a wonderful job with the original capture and filter work and the textures and color are just perfect.
Outstanding composition, Anita. This just stands out with all the elements you have used. Love the young man's gaze outside... the indoor colors and texture creates the feel of enclosure. Excellent processing!
Anita, this is perfect for the theme and definitely has a Norman Rockwell quality. The only thing that bothers me a little is the diagonal board across the doorway. It's not quite on the same angle as the steps and I think I would prefer not having it there. But obviously, no one else seems to feel that way so I'm a party of one. Either way, it's a wonderful image.
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Cheryl: Interesting that you should comment on the board. I've been wondering about it myself. Thanks for mentioning it, as you support my own view. :-)Originally Posted by Cheryl Slechta
Anita, this is perfect for the theme and definitely has a Norman Rockwell quality. The only thing that bothers me a little is the diagonal board across the doorway. It's not quite on the same angle as the steps and I think I would prefer not having it there. But obviously, no one else seems to feel that way so I'm a party of one. Either way, it's a wonderful image.
I've been intrigued by that from the beginning. It doesn't bother me. In fact, I like the mystery. Somebody did some extra work to have it that way, so there must be a good reason, but I have no idea what it might've been. A member of our informal photo group at Barnes & Noble on Saturday mornings is a retired architect who still does architectural photography professionally. If I make it to the meeting, I'll show him the image and see if he has any insight.
The diagonal board looks as though it might be perpendicular to the wall, propping the door open.
I think you may be right. It is propping something open, and could easily be the door. The building was under construction.
Oops. I didn't read Cheryl's comment closely enough. It's the extension of the ramp that has me puzzled.
I don't know why it isn't even with the floor. Weird.
Hi Anita....This is an image I like very much for the textures applied and the beautiful light. I also am bothered by the diagonal beam in the doorway as it breaks up the frame. Very nice work!
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