Uploaded: October 31, 2009 08:09:09
Finalist
This sax player was playing for the enjoyment of passers-by (and for tips :) ) near Faneuil Hall in Boston on a gorgeous October day. I rebuilt the background to remove distractions. I like the color version (in discussion) a lot and will post it sometime, but today I needed a black and white :)
Category: People
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 12500/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Nikki McDonald October 31, 2009
color version #1198948Jeana Clark October 31, 2009
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Deb Koskovich October 31, 2009
Both versions are OUTSTANDING, Nikki. I love them! #8090856Tess L. Yee October 31, 2009
The subject is interesting and the comp is wonderful, so both images are awesome, Nikki! #8090904Mitch Spence October 31, 2009
Well, darn, I was sure I'd like the black and white the best, you know. Because I really do like it, but now I can't decide. I love them both. The canted background is just great behind him. So is the reflection in his glasses of his far away hand below. And, of course, he's a great character. #8091082Dominick M. Dimacale October 31, 2009
Great image and work here, Nikki.Dominick #8091188
Nancy L. Green October 31, 2009
GREAT capture Nikki, I actually think I like the B+W best, wonderful character image!!! <>< #8091476Leslie McLain October 31, 2009
Terrific capture, Nikki, and a great use of B&W. #8091538Mike Clime October 31, 2009
Nice capture and I like the b/w version! #8091549MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 31, 2009
WooooHoooooTamara K. Walker October 31, 2009
Wonderful framing, I bet the music was very good. #8091933Nikki McDonald October 31, 2009
Thanks, Jeana, Deb, Tess, Mitch, Dominick, Nancy, Leslie, Mike, Mel, Tammy! It's fun to see you all weighing in with your preference -- I'm like Mitch and Tess and just can't decide. I usually prefer candid people shots in black and white as the colors are often distracting and do not enhance the subject but in this case, I thought the red and blues worked very well. He was indeed colorful -- compelling reason for picking the color version, Mel -- and said he might use this capture on the cover of his next CD if I sent it to him so I did. Let me know if you ever see it out there :) The music was excellent, Mel. I could have stayed quite awhile but when you're doing Boston in two days, you don't have time to linger. #8091974Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 31, 2009
Hmmmmmmmmmm... I prefer color so you know which I like best!!! LOL They are both wonderful though, Nikki!!! :-) k #8092143Brenda Sides October 31, 2009
Wonderful capture!Sherran Andersen October 31, 2009
I am drawn to the black and white just a tad more... would definitely enter both... love the sax. #8092343Stefania Barbier November 01, 2009
fantastic pov, diagonal, and tones, Nikki!!! #8092565Jayne Martin November 01, 2009
Great POV and the reflection in the shades; I agree with Melodie...Both are great, but I like the color version a tad bit better. Was the music great??? #8092936Michelle L. Frick November 18, 2009
I love this Nikki! I prefer the BW - it really lends something to the image - the strong tones, your POV and the overall mood. Incredible shot! I hope to see it again! Good luck with all your favorites! #8142214Ruth Grimm November 23, 2009
Congratulations ont he finalist Nikki! This is a wonderful B&W image!! #8154723Les Rhoades November 23, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist selection!Les #8155136
Rolando Rosito November 23, 2009
Congratulations Nikki, great finalist! #8155556Chris Budny November 23, 2009
What a transformation; congratulations, Nikki! #8156645Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! Awesome work Nikki! #8156718Stefania Barbier November 23, 2009
gorgeous finalist Nikki, congratulations!!!!! #8156991Courtenay Vanderbilt November 23, 2009
Both are fantastic, Nikki! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist! #8157026Sharon Day November 23, 2009
#8157784Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Nikki!!! #8158016Judy V. Kennamer November 23, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Nikki!!! #8158546Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 23, 2009
Congratulations on all your finalists Nikki!,frank w. degenhardt November 23, 2009
Love the black and white, the way you captured the soul of the artist. Amazing work my friend. Congratulations on being a Finalist with this Beautiful portrait. #8158714Valentin M. Armianu November 23, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist,Nikki!!! #8158868JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2009
Well deserved finalist Nikki, hope to see it again!jo ann c.
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Patrick Rouzes November 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Nikki! WTG! #8159301Lisa J. Boulden November 23, 2009
Big congratulations, Nikki!Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 23, 2009
Congrats on this terrific street photo. Love it.Susan M. Campbell November 23, 2009
Awesome shot Nikki. Congrats on your finalist. #8160373Christine Lobsinger November 23, 2009
AWESOME IS RIGHT ...Laurie Daily November 24, 2009
A BIG congrats, Nikki, on the fabulous finalist...I do love the B&W version...hard to decide but looks like BW is the winner today! How did you manage that reflection in his glasses!Susie Peek-Swint November 24, 2009
Terrific finalist Nikki ~ I love both versions .. many congrats! #8161836Karen Celella November 24, 2009
Huge congratulations to the first of your THREE wonderful finalists Nikki. The judges loved this B&W and may also love the color. You must enter both. Exceptionally great work on the BG. Good luck in the next round. #8161848Jeff Robinson November 24, 2009
Excellent – Congrats Nikki on your Finalist!! Jeff #8161892Carol Eade November 24, 2009
Excellent work...congratulations on your Finalist, Nikki! #8162466Jayne Martin November 24, 2009
A huge congratulations on all your wonderful finalists, Nikki!!! #8163779Nancyj E. Hovey November 24, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SMary Beth Aiello November 24, 2009
Very cool, Nikki. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #8164354Tamara K. Walker November 24, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #8164830Katarina Mansson November 25, 2009
What a character; lovely find and capture Nikki! Congratulations! #8166150Susana Ms Heide November 25, 2009
You spotted a great subject for a photo op and took advantage of it to the max! The diagonal composition gives this that extra flair and the b&w makes it a classic! Many congrats Nikki on your finalist! #8166663Mitch Spence November 26, 2009
I had high, high hopes for this great portrait, and they came true. Hooray. #8170498Maria Coulson November 29, 2009
Nikki, this is very well done. Congratulations! #8177789Dianna Murphy November 30, 2009
Awesome Nikki, Congratulations!!! #8180380Jane Holestine April 09, 2010
Nikki, I like both versions of this great capture. The perspective is great. Hope he does use it on a CD! #8521699Joy Rector April 09, 2010
love this shot #8522201Datha Y. Thompson April 09, 2010
AWESOME Nikki!! I love the comp and that reflection :0) a belated congrats and Good luck with this one!! #8522266Tiia Vissak April 09, 2010
a cool portrait! #8522311Jeana Clark May 24, 2010
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Christine Lobsinger May 24, 2010
Congrats to you Nikki... well done! A beautiful Finalist shot!~!!CHRISTINE
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Danny B. Head May 24, 2010
Congrats, Nikki! #8635232Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010
Cool image, Nikki..congratulations..WTG!Patti #8636567
Chris Budny May 24, 2010
Terrific work as usual, Nikki; congratulations! #8636814Graham Robards May 24, 2010
Wonderful Nikki congratulations again are in order, hope to see this one again.~Pat #8637640Stefania Barbier May 25, 2010
fantastic finalist Nikki... congratulations!!! #8638382Courtenay Vanderbilt May 25, 2010
Super Finalists, Nikki! Congratulations! #8639584Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010
Both are fantastic, Nikki. This should go on. Good Luck!UB. #8640062
Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010
Congrats again, Nikki!! #8640190Amanda D. Austwick May 25, 2010
COngratulations on this wonderful image Nikki!! I hope that this one goes higher! #8640215JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki, both are great!jo ann c. #8641173
Daniella Puente May 25, 2010
Congrats on this Nikki I just saw this and is really cool! #8641174Renee Doyle May 25, 2010
Great low pov and capture Nikki!! Congratulations!! #8641724Sherran Andersen May 25, 2010
Well done Nikki. #8642233Deborah Lewinson May 25, 2010
Congratulations, Nikki, on your 5 excellent finalists!Best wishes for the next round!
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Lisa J. Boulden May 26, 2010
A delightful finalist, Nikki!Rona L. Schwarz May 26, 2010
Congratulations on another outstanding Finalist, Nikki! Great month for a great photographer! Love both, but of course, I prefer the color version. Outstanding work! #8646742Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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