Buffalo Bill
Voluntary at Texas Ranger Museum17 total reviews
Comment from EAPhoto
This is a nice image you captured of this very interesting subject. My only real complaints are that I would have rather seen this in all color or all black and white and that the man behind him is out of place and does not belong.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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This is a nice image you captured of this very interesting subject. My only real complaints are that I would have rather seen this in all color or all black and white and that the man behind him is out of place and does not belong.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you for your kind review.
I'm not a fan of color selections myself but in this case I decided to do so since both the color and B&W versions are to crowded around 'Buffalo Bill'. He just don't stand out. I didn't want to clone to much out. I' not a friend of beautifying reality. Must be the journalistic part of me.
In my point of view: the man in the background belongs there since he is the bar keeper a modern part beside the cups and the Budwiser sign. I didn't wanted a nostalgic look. I wanted that 'real thing': The meeting of old and new. Just as 'Bill' himself. [Without being to obvious.] This merge of past and present was what attracted me in the first place.
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I understand what you were going for now. Nice work. :)
Comment from sandysartstudio
Certainly look the part and I like the way you have used the colour to make him stand out. The barman at the back gives interest to the story. Like the BUD sign above the barman as it keeps the eye in a nice circel of interest. Very well done
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Certainly look the part and I like the way you have used the colour to make him stand out. The barman at the back gives interest to the story. Like the BUD sign above the barman as it keeps the eye in a nice circel of interest. Very well done
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you. You made my day. You saw exact what I wanted to show.
Comment from AntonH
Highly effective use of colour and B/W to make the main subject stand out from the background. Super composition and the barman adds a nice touch of humour. I'd like to see Bill a bit sharper though, so he really jumps out at the viewer. Nice work.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Highly effective use of colour and B/W to make the main subject stand out from the background. Super composition and the barman adds a nice touch of humour. I'd like to see Bill a bit sharper though, so he really jumps out at the viewer. Nice work.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous review. You are right there is a slight unsharpness on "Bill" . I would like to see him sharper to. I caused the problem by refusing to use my flash in bad light. But in my view a flash made it sharper but would ruin the 'flavor' [I'm not sure how I say this in English. I hope you understand] I tried to sharpen the image but was unsatisfied with the outcome.
Comment from focaldot
This is perfectly composed and exposed photograph, I really like the lighting control as you can see this little neon sign " Bud "it looks so perfect and not washed out, with full details, Its a perfect peice of photography. Well done and all the best for contest.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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This is perfectly composed and exposed photograph, I really like the lighting control as you can see this little neon sign " Bud "it looks so perfect and not washed out, with full details, Its a perfect peice of photography. Well done and all the best for contest.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you a lot for viewing and your compliments as for the good wishes :)
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but do change the category its listed in Traditional Art LOL! ;)
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What? I didn't want that. I was probaly to tired last night. I needed three attemps to get this photo trough. finally at 3am. I change it right now.
Thanks a lot.
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Welcome!
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:)
Comment from Mattison
He dose stand out and the focus on him is good but the guy behind him is so out of focus that he is ruining the effect. If you could take him out and replace him (maybe even with a man dressed for that time period) and take out the modern Bud sign, it would look great!
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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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He dose stand out and the focus on him is good but the guy behind him is so out of focus that he is ruining the effect. If you could take him out and replace him (maybe even with a man dressed for that time period) and take out the modern Bud sign, it would look great!
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Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you for your through review. I hope you aren't offended if I don't agree. We are on opposite positions here.
I don't want a nostalgic picture. That is not what the story is about. The man behind is the barkeeper and I was happy that I got him out of focus. I only wanted "Buffalo Bill' there. His modern outfit as the Bud sign or the cups are part of the story. It is the relation ship between that old and new what attracted me beside the great character of 'Bill"
Comment from For Luv of Art /!!!/
A nice photograph... Love the way you composed this shot. I also like how you have him in color against the black and white background. It works really good together. Wish the bartender was in focus more. Nice work. Jerry
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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A nice photograph... Love the way you composed this shot. I also like how you have him in color against the black and white background. It works really good together. Wish the bartender was in focus more. Nice work. Jerry
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thanks for your friendly review Jerry.
I think we have opposite views of the scene. I particularly liked the bartender out of focus. I think if he would be full focused to it takes attention of 'Bill'. But things as this are in the eye of the beholder that makes a discussion interesting and keeps us thinking about what we are doing.
Comment from Bec's art
This is great, You have captured the essence of a genuine Cow boy. Love the black and white back ground. Thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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This is great, You have captured the essence of a genuine Cow boy. Love the black and white back ground. Thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Thank you for your generous review.