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    Tenderness

    I broke my own rule.

    I don't normally take photos of strangers but this couple, sitting on a practically deserted beach on a cool autumn afternoon, tugged at my heart strings. They sat there practically motionless and in complete silence for the longest time. Him, staring at the river or maybe just staring. Her gaze never left his face as she ever so gently ran her fingers at the back of his head. Were they friends, lovers, relatives? I don't know but I sensed that they were silently sharing a heavy burden or facing a difficult challenge.

    I discretely took this photo and quietly left them.

    Tenderness

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    Andre, nicely done as an image and nicely done as an act of taking an image

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    Nice and thank you for your introduction

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    Re: Tenderness

    Nice capture.

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    Nicely taken. We'll never know, of course, bit I wonder if they are father and daughter.

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    Heart touching.

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    Excellent. Very touching. It's up to the viewer to set the context. I choose to see a loving daughter cherishing fleeting time with her dad.

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    Re: Tenderness

    Thank you all for your comments. I too thought that they were probably a father and daughter but we will never now for sure.

    André

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    Re: Tenderness

    I found the color not adding to the moment and the wide expanse of non contributing elements also non-essential to conveying the moment. Perhaps:

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    Re: Tenderness

    Quote Originally Posted by ccphoto View Post
    I found the color not adding to the moment and the wide expanse of non contributing elements also non-essential to conveying the moment. Perhaps:

    Tenderness
    Chris,

    I like your crop as it focuses the attention on the couple. As for colour, I think that it adds a touch of warmth that is lost in the black and white version. But then again, I am not a fan of black and white photos to start with.
    Thanks for your comments. They are truly appreciated.

    André

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    Re: Tenderness

    Quote Originally Posted by Round Tuit View Post
    Chris,

    I like your crop as it focuses the attention on the couple. As for colour, I think that it adds a touch of warmth that is lost in the black and white version. But then again, I am not a fan of black and white photos to start with.
    Thanks for your comments. They are truly appreciated.


    André
    Andre,
    I'm really glad you decided to push the envelope, "break your own rule" and take the shot, as I think it is excellent.
    It captures an intimate moment in time and tells a wonderful story.
    I prefer the colour version for it's warmth, and am ambivalent about the crop.
    Even without it, the only place for the viewers' eyes to go is to the couple and in my opinion nothing is gained by cropping.
    Robert

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    Re: Tenderness

    Quote Originally Posted by RBSinTo View Post
    Andre,
    I'm really glad you decided to push the envelope, "break your own rule" and take the shot, as I think it is excellent.
    It captures an intimate moment in time and tells a wonderful story.
    I prefer the colour version for it's warmth, and am ambivalent about the crop.
    Even without it, the only place for the viewers' eyes to go is to the couple and in my opinion nothing is gained by cropping.
    Robert
    Thank you Robert.
    Coming from someone who only does street photography, this is indeed high praise. I am glad that I took the picture but I don't think that I will make a habit of breaking my rule. It just doesn't feel quite right for me.

    André

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    Re: Tenderness

    Quote Originally Posted by Round Tuit View Post
    Thank you Robert.
    Coming from someone who only does street photography, this is indeed high praise. I am glad that I took the picture but I don't think that I will make a habit of breaking my rule. It just doesn't feel quite right for me.

    André
    Andre,
    I understand. Shoot what makes you happy or satisfied.
    That's what I do.
    Robert

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