Andres and the happy seagulls

[Ruben Alfu]

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls


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[Paul Abbott]

This is a fantastic photo, there are birds all around him, its a well timed capture. Great drama in this too.

 

[Ruben Alfu]

This is a fantastic photo, there are birds all around him, its a well timed capture. Great drama in this too.

Paul, knowing your sensibility for BW, this is a true complement, thanks!

 

[Asher Kelman]

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls​

I like the activity all around him as he plods on through the cloud of wheeling and watching gulls. I wonder how you feel about the image with perspective corrected?

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls Edited AK for perspective

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Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Ruben Lovely capture. The lonely man with his family. Your narrative makes it more compelling.

Regards.

 

[Ruben Alfu]

I like the activity all around him as he plods on through the cloud of wheeling and watching gulls. I wonder how you feel about the image with perspective corrected?

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls Edited AK for perspective

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Asher​

Yes, much better Asher, it looks natural and more elegant, thanks for taking the time to work on this. When it comes to my photos, it´s not unusual for me to underestimate the power of a good prespective.

Ruben Lovely capture. The lonely man with his family. Your narrative makes it more compelling.

Regards.

Thanks Fahim, I´m happy that you like it.​

 

[Wayne Stratton]

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls


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Great shot! I really like the DOF on this. Being new, I have been trying to reduce my DOF but this shows how, with the right composition, a greater DOF is perfect. My favorite part of the picture is the seagulls and how they contrast to the background of the sky.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls


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Ruben,

I revisited today and realized that this belongs also in the Themes section in the beautiful "Paths" thread here.

Asher

 

[Ruben Alfu]

Thanks Asher, I agree it will fit very well.