Posts Tagged ‘Germany’
Travel Photo of the Week
Congratulations to greenecam who took this excellent portrait of a violin player in Berlin, Germany.
Why this Photo Won
The expression of the subject, combined with his connection to the photographer (and therefore the viewer) make this a captivating portrait. Technically, it has been very well executed. The shadow detail on the left hand side of the subjects face is subtle enough to give shape to the face without loosing any of the detail. Deeper shadow would have resulted in a much more menacing look, which wouldn’t have suited the subject.
The shadow reflection is a very nice touch and deliberately including it in the composition has added depth to the image.
The main reason that I chose this image was that it is a great example of an image that captures emotion and it also technically flawless. I find many photographers tend to focus on either making an emotional connection or getting the technical details correct, to the detriment of the other. It is rare to accomplish both.
About the Competition
To enter this weekly travel photography competition you will need to be a flickr user. Once you’re a member of flickr, search for the group – Nomadic Vision and join it. Any photos posted into the group will automatically be entered into the competition.
The winner is announced on this site as well as the flickr group page.