C&C on Kite Surfers

[torags]

Tried out a new 70/300, a reacquired cheapie lens. I remember I was happy with it before I sold it in my rush to fast glass.

I had some purple fringing (maybe cured with a polarizer)

It's the style I'd like comments on. Blown out background, saturated subject taken out of context.

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/photos/639550805_bwNV8-M.jpg

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/photos/639556122_Yv8Sn-M.jpg

thanks

[ian408]

For me, the blown background doesn't work. I think you lose a bit of context of what's happening.

What I do like is the exposure on the surfers.

[torags]

Thanks for the comment Ian.

This style appears to be used by some high profile fashion photogs (women subjects). Just thought I would try it in a different environment.

[ian408]

Thanks for the comment Ian.

This style appears to be used by some high profile fashion photogs (women subjects). Just thought I would try it in a different environment.

I think it works there because the subject material is the model's ensemble. For kite surfing, you've got the surfer and his/her environment--they go hand in hand. If you were shooting say for a sponsorship portfolio and wanted to feature the athlete, high key might work.

[Gringriff]

It is a little off for me too. It looks as if it could be done in a studio and you are waiting to add a background. Having no sky would be okay if I could see part of the waves below. I think the waves would give enough context and add a lot.

[torags]

I think it works there because the subject material is the model's ensemble. For kite surfing, you've got the surfer and his/her environment--they go hand in hand. If you were shooting say for a sponsorship portfolio and wanted to feature the athlete, high key might work.

Yeah like: can you read the name on my board?

http://ragspix.smugmug.com/photos/362895004_F6zjD-M.jpg