Sometimes an image I take resonates with me and I’m not really sure why. Like many photographers, there are a lot of images that I take that I’m happy with; still many more I wish were better. Occasionally I fall in love with an image.
Once that happens, I can never be objective about it.
All photographers benefit from good constructive criticism; which I think is essential to our progress as we journey through this passionate pursuit.
Normally when I edit, it’s a struggle to pick the best frame since I tend to shoot a lot, looking for that elusive best moment to squeeze the very best from every shoot. But with this image, taken near the end of the day shooting at Coney Island, (through a fence no less) I loved it when I saw it and it has become an instant favorite. I think it’s because I know that feeling.
It reminds me of the sheer joy of photography I experienced as a kid and still do today. Photography can be a lonely pursuit, but when the planets align (which is not too often) it is exhilarating. I don’t know how others would react to this image, but that doesn’t really matter. The picture is of me. It’s a self-portrait of an amazing photographic ride that I hope will never end.
(Nikon D750 w/ 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR-II- 1/640th of a second, f3.5; Auto ISO (125))
Tim…I totally agree, so much going on but your eyes go right to the girl. Great shot!
Thanks for the nice complement Eileen, and I’m still not tired of the roller coaster image…
Nice! This is a complex photo with a lot going on yet your [my] eye goes right to the silhouette of the girl with outstretched hands. I think you could make a go of this photography thing, Steve. 🙂
Thanks Tim, I’m glad it’s working for you as it does for me…