Photographer's Note
During a kick boxing game in Cambodia, I decided to take a peek around the back. As soon as walking the door where the boxer come out, I ran into this guy waiting for his time in the ring. I raised my camera to "ask" if it is ok to take a pic and he nodded. Quickly I adjusted all the dials and snapped one frame without flash and one with. This is one without.
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dawekato
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(2269) 2007-06-26 11:54
I like the idea. You have isolated the man nicely. But it is obviously a "grab shot", with his foot cut off, too much space at the top and the distracting man in the background. Even in a quick shot you can look ata the edges of your image to make sure it is framed properly, or crop it in post processing. I do like the side lighting, gives it a mysterious mood.
Magritte
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(418) 2007-06-26 11:55
Mike,
Je trouve cette photo saisissante de rιalisme...elle est grave et obscure, comme peut l'κtre le muay thai (j'ai assistι ΰ un combat ΰ Bangkok, j'ai mis du temps ΰ m'en remettre).
En tous cas elle est superbe. Merci pour le partage!
jwillie44
(1236) 2007-06-26 12:02
Hey Mike, I like your framing just fine; there is not too much head room up top. I think the headroom gives it direction to where he is (like above the basement or on the second floor) And I love the old man in the shot. He brings life to the situation (a fighter and maybe a training) Yes the mysterious look is sweet ie: the exposure. I just wish the focus was more on him then the seat; but the slight unfocus adds to the whole mysterious thing. I like it, good work.
bwiti
(402) 2007-06-26 12:14
I like this one because it own a strange atmosphere where the fighter is alone with himself... great composition...
JoseMiguel
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(860) 2007-06-26 15:42
Hi Mike,
Excellent image!
So good you didn't used the flash...the light here is wonderful!
I like so much the way the shadows are the subject here, and draws all the elements on the picture.
Congratulations, welcome to TE and thanks for share the pic.
My best regards,
JM
Furachan
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(0) 2007-06-26 20:49
Hello Mike, and a warm welcome to TE! Pretty good portrait of this young Cambodian fighter. I like the fact that he's looking at you as well as the presence of the other fellow in the bokeh zone...
To be absolutely honest, I suspect this might have looked better in a strong B&W treatment. You might be interested in seeing this slide show from Magnum Photos all about Cambodian Kick boxers, in BW of course!:
http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays/khmerboxing.aspx
Remarkable stuff by John Vink.
All the best,
Francis
Uzi
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(1240) 2007-06-27 3:28
good shot,
very well framing
I like the light here
only person on the second plan distroy for me good compostion.
cheers
Iza
Photo Information
- Copyright: Mike Huang (mike_huang_phot) (16)
- Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2005-08-00
- Categories: Γεγονός
- Camera: Nikon FM2n, Nikkor AIS 50mm F 1.4, Kodak Elite 100
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2007-06-26 11:46
