4th Place. Beltin' it Out by Brent by ctfchallenge

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31-JAN-2009	Brent

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COAmature		09-Feb-2009 21:55
I've yet to find an instrument picture that doesn't get my attention and this is no exception. I enjoyed every detail from the Bm to the un-clipped strings... -Doug

ctfchallenge		08-Feb-2009 11:55
Agree with all comments - this is an excellent shot and a great candid. I love here everything - the second-exactly captured moment, the expressions, colors, a great background and amazing sharpness. Realy - very very well done ! Konstantin

ctfchallenge		06-Feb-2009 03:45
agree with tv... I keep coming back to this. And, if you haven't toned down anything, I think it's good the way it is. Penny Street

ctfchallenge		05-Feb-2009 03:34
Very good natural street shot. The composition and receding degrees of bokeh make it a lively shot worth many looks. -tv

ctfchallenge		03-Feb-2009 16:37
Appreciate the comments all :-) I see what you are saying and may experiment with reworking the image from scratch toning down the reds when I have more time Bruce- thanks :-) ~Brent

Bruce T Jones		03-Feb-2009 14:17
Brent, This is very good. Just one niggle . . . There is quite a melange of color in the background that draws attention away from the subject. Perhaps a little desaturation and/or a filter tint to the image would make it seem less busy in the background.

ctfchallenge		02-Feb-2009 03:38
Another great one, Brent. You nailed this one. -dtallakson

Guest		02-Feb-2009 02:20
Great Catch! Good job overall.

ctfchallenge		02-Feb-2009 00:02
Really good picture of the street musician Brent and I like the colorful crowd and car surrounding him. I hope he made enough to see him through for a while. Far too many homeless people with the economy the way it is today. :-( CJ

ctfchallenge		01-Feb-2009 17:17
Great capture of the moment, Brent, and the DOF is perfect. --Mary Anne

ctfchallenge		01-Feb-2009 16:57
Thanks all, this guy was actually kind of surprising. I could tell by his unkempt appearance and the stuff he had with him on the ground that he was a street person in addition to being a street performer. He and his buddy playing bass weren't polished, but they were giving it their all and doing a decent job of a Foo Fighters song (yeah a Seattle connection there). I hope they hadn't been there playing long, because they had a sad quantity of bills in their tip case when I tossed some in. ~Brent

ctfchallenge		01-Feb-2009 15:12
The crowd is there but still not there - good one - Debi

Guest		01-Feb-2009 10:05
I agree 100% with Penny & k2 YB

ctfchallenge		01-Feb-2009 05:15
yes, I like it a lot! You did a great job with the background Penny Street

ctfchallenge		01-Feb-2009 04:48
Funny (title too) and good focus, expressions and, composition. The random OOF crowd of people and cars paint the "rest of the canvas" well. Genuine candid look to this one. -k2

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