Featured Photo: Two conundrums, one image.
04th October 2007
Two Conundrums One Image
The photograph featured in this article leads on from the last featured photo where I discussed the element of luck with the combination of being prepared. For all the times I’ve had the inconvenience of lugging around my weighty camera and 70-200mm lens without taking a single shot, this image is another reminder of why I do it. But it does lead to other feelings too.
Becky (my partner) and I were walking down the canal in Skipton when we came across the curious scene of the dog staring inquisitively into the water. I was dying to know what was captivating the dog, especially if I could get both in the same image. At the same time I didn’t want to disturb the scene in front of me. This is conundrum number one.
As a person trying to capture an image it’s tricky to decide when your presence is going to change the scene in front of you. Will you movement in that scene actually destroy the scene you’re trying to capture?
I this case I took a couple of shots of the dog zooming in and out while craning and leaning to see what the pouch was engrossed in without any joy. I did this thinking time is ticking away and that what was holding his attention may have a mind of its own and decide it wanted to move on.
I decided to stay put and not to move further into the scene. As I was looking at the dog shaking with excitement, I noticed the gent poke his head out of the canal boat door to take a look at what I was looking at and got this image. This is where conundrum number two kicks in.
This was his home and even though my first reaction was to take the picture, I was still a little uncomfortable doing so. Part of me felt like I’d been caught in the act…almost like a peeping Tom i.e. looking at something I maybe shouldn’t.
I exchanged a friendly smile with the gent and shortly after moved away as not to intrude too much on his quiet afternoon mug of tea. Overall I was glad I didn’t move in closer as I wouldn’t have got this image, which I find very pleasing. But I’d still love to know what that dog was looking at!
I'd be interested in your thoughts while you've been in front or behind the camera. If you'd be kind enough to share your experiences please do so using the 'Guest Book' or 'Contacts' at the top of this page.
The photograph featured in this article leads on from the last featured photo where I discussed the element of luck with the combination of being prepared. For all the times I’ve had the inconvenience of lugging around my weighty camera and 70-200mm lens without taking a single shot, this image is another reminder of why I do it. But it does lead to other feelings too.
Becky (my partner) and I were walking down the canal in Skipton when we came across the curious scene of the dog staring inquisitively into the water. I was dying to know what was captivating the dog, especially if I could get both in the same image. At the same time I didn’t want to disturb the scene in front of me. This is conundrum number one.
As a person trying to capture an image it’s tricky to decide when your presence is going to change the scene in front of you. Will you movement in that scene actually destroy the scene you’re trying to capture?
I this case I took a couple of shots of the dog zooming in and out while craning and leaning to see what the pouch was engrossed in without any joy. I did this thinking time is ticking away and that what was holding his attention may have a mind of its own and decide it wanted to move on.
I decided to stay put and not to move further into the scene. As I was looking at the dog shaking with excitement, I noticed the gent poke his head out of the canal boat door to take a look at what I was looking at and got this image. This is where conundrum number two kicks in.
This was his home and even though my first reaction was to take the picture, I was still a little uncomfortable doing so. Part of me felt like I’d been caught in the act…almost like a peeping Tom i.e. looking at something I maybe shouldn’t.
I exchanged a friendly smile with the gent and shortly after moved away as not to intrude too much on his quiet afternoon mug of tea. Overall I was glad I didn’t move in closer as I wouldn’t have got this image, which I find very pleasing. But I’d still love to know what that dog was looking at!
I'd be interested in your thoughts while you've been in front or behind the camera. If you'd be kind enough to share your experiences please do so using the 'Guest Book' or 'Contacts' at the top of this page.