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Week 21: Portrait, 2021

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“ Moonrise Kingdom ”

I was visiting Moonrise Kingdom, a beautiful beach in Rhode Island, and watched a group of divers coming back in from a dive. Since it's not a scene I see every day, I thought it would make an interesting subject. It took a lot of courage on my end to ask the diving instructor if I could take a ...

Photo Location: Jamestown, RI

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Juan Pablo Hernandez Edited 4 years ago

Oh, I know how difficult it is to ask people, specially when it's something you don't do usually, so really props on that.
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Oh, I know how difficult it is to ask people, specially when it's something you don't do usually, so really props on that.

I also feel this photo captures a very spontaneous moment. My favorite thing to shoot is people being themselves, and I feel you managed to do that here.

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Susana Gianettoni Edited 4 years ago

You did a great job Yael and I have to say also very brave to asked a stranger for a pic. I am really bad at that. I like that we can see as well part of the… more

You did a great job Yael and I have to say also very brave to asked a stranger for a pic. I am really bad at that. I like that we can see as well part of the scene and not just him. The only thing to shred is I have the feeling the focus is not exactly on his face it looks more like it is on the chest but besides that it looks great to me ;0)

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Kimberley Protzman Edited 4 years ago

Great subject, Yael, and congratulations for pushing yourself past your comfort zone! I like the depth of field. I do wish your subject's whole body were in… more

Great subject, Yael, and congratulations for pushing yourself past your comfort zone! I like the depth of field. I do wish your subject's whole body were in focus, rather than his legs being a little blurry. It's a well composed shot. (Have you seen the movie? If not, I highly recommend it.)

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Laura Evans Edited 4 years ago

Great portrait to get the action.

It is hard to shoot in bright sunlight.

The context is useful too.

Great portrait to get the action.

It is hard to shoot in bright sunlight.

The context is useful too.

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