Photographer's Note
The British have many traditions built upon years and years of life styles- Village Cricket, Theatre and Gran Nationals are but a few. This year I experienced my first ever music festival. The Fairport Convention Festival which took place in my little village of approx 950 people. An agreed general poll for most of the year - except for the few days around this wonderful festival- when suddenly within a period of less than 12 hours it can swell to 28 thousand people as they invade this wonderful little Oxfordshire rural village - and what fun they are. They are here for the annual music convention- they are all ages, all dress sense ( or no sense) sizes and shapes- They sit or stand out in the open - no matter the weather, they read books, dance, play games and generally relax and just enjoy themselves. Its let your hair down and have fun time.. For those who have never been - GO - even if your are grumpy you will enjoy it ( you are allowed to be grumpy as nobody even cares).
Those who want to know more and read some serious stuff about this annual convention have a look at the website.
Have fun and see you next year. Rich
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Fis2
(170885) 2010-09-28 13:29
Witaj Richard!
Curious scene.
Good reportorial photo.
I like colors.
Best regards.
Krzysztof
lousat
(139342) 2010-09-28 15:10
Salut Richard,il y a le jus de l'atmosphere de la campagne britannique dans ta photo! Quelle idee,quelle prise de vue et quelle atmosphere soft as tu cree' ! C'est genial! Et je suis content quand je vois quelque chose d'intelligente et differente sur TE...mes plus gros compliments et bon Mercredi,LUCIANO
Charo
(51290) 2010-09-28 16:00
Hello Richard,
The captured moment is very peculiar and the frame is superb.
I like the atmosphere and how people will ready in case it rains.
Best wishes,
Charo
raszid62
(18457) 2010-09-28 23:40
Hello
Great portrait of two people in the audience. Both the faces and costumes are typically English. Very good composition.
Yours
Joseph
CLODO
(45116) 2010-09-29 2:45
hi Richard
Splendid view of the attendants of this exhibition! The weather seems dull, but they don't care! Excentric british!
So cute!
Cheers
CLODO
JCG
(35153) 2010-09-29 5:08
Hello Richard,
From 950 inhabitants to 28,000 inhabitants, they is impressive and perhaps a little alarming for the people who like their peace !!! But that proves that this festival of music is very appreciated. I notice here a certain exentricity in the rigout of these spectators what enabled you to make an original and sympathetic photograph. Well seen Richard.
With all my friendships and a very good day,
Jean-Charles
daddo
(28748) 2010-09-29 6:48
hi Richard. Splendid shot where the elongated limbs due to lens and POV somehow confirm the idiosyncratic nature of the Brits. Love the hats and the general relaxed mood even though the sky is overbearing. Regards. Klaudio.
Glint
(6171) 2010-09-29 11:31
hello Richartd,
I enjoyed your note as wellas your photo. Your note makes me smile, as it gives a good idea of the fun and pleasure you took in being part of this festical. I like your low pov here as again it gives the feeling of you really being there at the same level and place as other festival goers.I like hte sartorial elegance of these music lovers and also smile and the overcast sky. Did it rain? it usually does at these events.
best regards,
Bev
Silvio1953
(221751) 2010-09-29 12:03
Ciao Richard, interesting people in a lovely composition, great POV and wonderful colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
JFS
(32459) 2010-09-30 9:33
Hi Richard,
Great shot! you captured the atmosphere masterly. Well done!
Cheers,
Juan
wolf38
(30) 2010-09-30 9:53
Hi Richard. An original photo, in fact. For the festival on the lawn, people are well prepared. Overall, a remarkable photo. Also good and informative text. Regards, Wolfgang.
saxo042
(38078) 2010-09-30 11:35
Hi Richard,
A fine capture of daily life at this convention (which I thought was a pop group...). I like the low POV that makes their shoes and boots seem to be dominating the scene. Maybe you need these boots, the weather seem to be quite wet.
Kind regards
Gunnar
adramad
(73006) 2010-10-01 8:19
Hi Richard,
Charming original composition, whose image appears to move to the past, the soft lighting and colors also contribute to this effect.
Have a nice weekend. Best regards.
Luis.
Royaldevon
(85932) 2010-10-02 9:29
Oh, don't we just love to people watch, Richard! This is utterly delicious! Yes, it is so British to be determined to enjoy oneself, no matter what the weather!
Your pov, with your focus on the 'Duchess' creates natural, receding lines to guide us deeper into the shot, to see what we can make of the other members!
Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-10-02 11:36
Namaste Richard,
nice double portrait under a dramatic sky. You composed it nicely with a fine lower POV. Great to observe the concentration of the listeners of this festival. Very well presentation with vertical format. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
jmdias
(115280) 2011-03-09 16:38
richard
excellent view of this event. I liked the position of these personages, they are natural in the scenery and even the dark sky is perfect to enhance the colors of the people. nice job
hugs
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Rich Beghin (Ricx)
(13495)
- Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2010-08-14
- Categories: Γιορτές
- Camera: Canon EOS 50D
- Έκθεση: f/5.6, 1/100 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2010-09-28 10:20