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Week 14: Background, 2024

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I took quite a few different pics up and down the lakefront for this week's theme and thought this one had the best story to tell. This gentleman live a block or two from the beach and rides his bike down as is takes his swim and heads home. I have seen him out in much colder weather and even if ...

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George Klepacz Edited a year ago

I like the lighting, especially the rim light on the subject from the sun. I'm curious as to what the image would like like he he and the light were closer… more

I like the lighting, especially the rim light on the subject from the sun. I'm curious as to what the image would like like he he and the light were closer to the right third. Not saying it would look better, but it's worth a thought.

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Marcy Wentworth Edited a year ago

I like the way the light makes a halo around his silhouette. Really like this image and the story it tells. My suggestion to improve, the highlights are blown out… more

I like the way the light makes a halo around his silhouette. Really like this image and the story it tells. My suggestion to improve, the highlights are blown out above his shoulder and somewhat in the area above his head. Overall I really like this image though.

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Jo Hawkes Edited a year ago

Great lighting Mike, I love the sunlight that a great leading line as he goes off for his swim. The l8ght is great, all shimmery, the warm background and the gentle… more

Great lighting Mike, I love the sunlight that a great leading line as he goes off for his swim. The l8ght is great, all shimmery, the warm background and the gentle waves make a lovrly background.

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Jo Hawkes Edited a year ago

Lovely image Mike, I love the sunlight that makes a great leading line as he goes off for his swim in silhouette. The light is great, all shimmery, the warm background… more

Lovely image Mike, I love the sunlight that makes a great leading line as he goes off for his swim in silhouette. The light is great, all shimmery, the warm background and the gentle waves make a lovely background.

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