Walking the dog

Posted by Nataly (Santa Monica, United States) on 8 July 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

I wasn`t sure whether to post this one or not. I wish the man was more in focus. But he was such a character that I couldn`t pass on it.

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Comments (13)

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

The man being out of focus doesn't really detract from the picture. Nice effect you've created.

8 Jul 2008 12:50am

Vink from Magagnosc, France

Excellent effect ! Bravo !

8 Jul 2008 1:50am

@Vink: Thank you for your support!

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

I've just come back for another look. It's a shame the sharpest thing in the picture is the stone walls. It kind of draws your eye in. I'd be tempted to treat it to a bit of motion blur in Photoshop and see how it looks then. I still really like it though... That's why I've come back for another look :)

8 Jul 2008 3:36am

@Mike: Thank you, Mike! I took it with the Lensbaby and the man was standing so I thought I was save as I placed my focus. But then he moved and walked out of the focus point. I am glad you like it anyway.

missparis from paris, France

Beautiful effect

8 Jul 2008 6:51am

@missparis: Thanks, Veronique. It`s a Lensbaby attempt :-)

Helma from Tehran, Iran

interesting shot ! well done .. tnx

8 Jul 2008 10:51am

@Helma: Thank you, Helma.

Jean-Benoît Maréchal from Dinant, Belgium

I think it's a great shot with a lot of character. It's a little bit mysterious and anonymous.

8 Jul 2008 1:32pm

@Jean-Benoît Maréchal: Thank you, I am very glad that the lack of focus doesn`t bother you.

himan from tehran, Iran

tnx for ur nice comment.........i like ur works..........cong

8 Jul 2008 1:52pm

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

I really like it Nataly...you're doing some great work with that lensbaby!

8 Jul 2008 2:21pm

Linerberry from Christchurch, New Zealand

Great work!

8 Jul 2008 4:34pm

mika from United States

yay for the Lensbaby! i've been waiting for you to post lensbaby photos! i like the blur because it feels like he's moving toward it...so even though you weren't planning on him moving...he did and the lensbaby just enhances it even more... i read a blog post today about great photos we take that were actually "mistakes"....you should add it to the blog! www.shuttersisters.com

8 Jul 2008 4:36pm

Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico

Lensbaby? I love the results. I know the feeling, but what I usually do is wait a few days or week --even weeks-- before I am willing to look at a composition that makes any sense. If after a while it still captivates me then I have achieved something I can live with.

Great image.

9 Jul 2008 12:26am

@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thank you, Luis. I know what you are talking about. I usually do the same. This photo was taken 2 months ago and I kept looking at it. And yes, I wish it was sharper and more defined, though there is something about it that makes me like it more then most of my photos.