Answering nature's call

[zafra52]

I am excited with my picture in this month issue of Australian Photography and the editor commenting that this picture "...has touches of a Jeffrey Smart painting!". Unfortunately, my picture is being attributed to another photographer and her work, which is possibly better, to me; but you be the judge.

[aim54x]

Unfortunately, my picture is being attributed to another photographer and her work, which is possibly better, to me; but you be the judge.

How did that happen??

Congrats though, I cant say that it is amazing IMHO but it is still nice.

[biggerry]

Well i must say, that title had me confused - i was expecting some dude taking a leak or something (is he taking a leak?)

I like the image, the concept of rolling hills and the fading light is something that works well here, however getting the guy completely in the light (waiting 1/2 min longer) and reducing the amount of shadows at the bottom may have helped more? Mainly to draw more attention to the guy rather than the bright field.

More defined harvest lines in the field would have also helped to guide the viewing eye through the picture - so you will have to have words to that farmer about improving his fields for photography

anyways, just my opinion and prolly talking crap as usual - but you did get me to google Jeffery Smart and I can see why the similarity was raised!

Unfortunately, my picture is being attributed to another photographer and her work

as long as your happy with that

[surenj]

I like this picture. I do agree with Gerry's comments about drawing attention to the man. The uneven lighting does add to the picture though.

(is he taking a leak?)

If he is, I can tell you that he is most likely right handed. He is also standing on one leg. Maybe that's how farmers do it?

[zafra52]

Thank you guys. First, it is the dog that just finished answering the call. The man, as far as I could tell, was not. Second, what happened is that my picture (above) has a lady's name next to it and her picture has my name. I guess it is a genuine mistake, but annoying none the less.

[Matt. K]

I can see the 'Jeffrey Smart' influence. Nice work.

[bago100]

This photo has an eternal timeless quality about it.

The fall of sunlight across the fields and across the dog walkers back and the rule of thirds just draws the eye into the photo so naturally.

The sunlight light across the field is warm and the clouds are dark, cold and somewhat menacing.

All in all, in my opinion, this is a lovely photo of contrasts, patterns, light and warmth and well deserving of praise indeed!

Well done again Zafra

Cheers

Graham

[biggerry]

e is also standing on one leg. Maybe that's how farmers do it?

First, it is the dog that just finished answering the call

well how about that! I did not even notice there was a dog.

*turns monitor brightness up*