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Alexander Andrade Unfollow
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Equipped with a 35mm lens, I had a difficult time with this week's challenge. Couldn't get my mindset off of macro. Then I thought about filling the frame and couldn't get my mind off of a close-up portrait or a dog's nose. Wanted something a bit more original, and this is what I came up with...
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  • Katy Andrade Edited 3 years ago

    I really like the contemplative feel of this shot. The fallen leaves and lonely bench make for a lovely sense of longing or nostalgia. Adding to this the lovely bokeh… more

    I really like the contemplative feel of this shot. The fallen leaves and lonely bench make for a lovely sense of longing or nostalgia. Adding to this the lovely bokeh effect with blurred foreground and background elements, and I think you've created a story out of focus and light that is quite evocative of time and memory. I like that the framing through the bench makes it feel like the viewer is perhaps spying the scene through a peephole. Great job adapting the challenge in a creative and interesting way.

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  • Mary Oleskiewicz Edited 3 years ago

    This is an interesting and original take on the close up challenge. Plenty of people did the dog nose (!) so I like the “shoot through” framing you used… more

    This is an interesting and original take on the close up challenge. Plenty of people did the dog nose (!) so I like the “shoot through” framing you used instead :-)

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  • Pamela Steinke Edited 3 years ago

    I do love the "shoot through" element of this. The pop of color from the yellow leaves that draw my eye and the detail on the opposite armrest.

    I do love the "shoot through" element of this. The pop of color from the yellow leaves that draw my eye and the detail on the opposite armrest.

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  • rainemac Edited 3 years ago

    I think it's a great perspective Alexander. I like the depth of field and the tiny focus on the leaves.

    I think it's a great perspective Alexander. I like the depth of field and the tiny focus on the leaves.

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