thanks for all the support folks. ok, the cop didnt know i was taking their pic. i did it totally stealthily holding my camera to my side and squeezed off 4 shots. 3 of them were perfectly exposed but the heads were cut off. 1 was this one. he was looking at me because i was standing there, and he just happened to look my way ..
I missed your picture in the vote or you would have had at least another 9. Black and white or colored the real eye catcher is the expression on the officiers face. He wants to look like a big old cop who is in control but he is amused that he & his "bad guy" are the subject of a photograph by a citizen.
I DEMAND A RECOUNT. I gave you at least 50 9's and it shows you only got 41. Errr, ...I mean, ...well, goo dplacement anyway, but you deserved better. :-)
Great candid. Then again, maybe you're a cop and you staged this (just joking). Love the expression on their faces. The cop obviously dreaded someone with a camera in the vicinity. 8 Journey
What can I say? I love black and white candids and this is no exception. Overexposure helps, I think. The only thing that would have made it more appealing to my eye would probably be the use of a higher ISO speed if the camera allows for it. The added noise (grain) could have helped with the mood of the photo. The cop looks like he's proud of taking the perp into custody, almost like he's smiling ang striking a heroic(ish) pose. :) Great job! Score: 9 Courtenay
VERY NICE INDEED. It's very stark, which works perfectly for the moment captured. This is my absolute favorite pic of the week. It ENTIRELY embodies my idea of candid. The expression on the cop's face MAKES this photo. Black and white was a great decision. You should be in the top three for sure, or I'll be really disappointed. 9, just-married
In a complete aside, I'd love to see other shots you took for this challenge and any tips on how you acheived such clarity in the pic.
This is a really cool shot - very "photojournalistic". The bright white (overexposed) areas bug me though. Still, extra points for being brave enough to shoot THAT guy :o) ~indigo997
nice shot. love the look and stance of the police officer. he standing like some kind of wild west gunslinger. the whites look blown out to me. 7 goodtimecharlee
I love this shot for the subject matter, I do not think you have properly exposed it however, the whites are washed out on the car and the bus. A lesser problem is with the dark colors on the cops uniform. Proper exposure would have received a slightly higher score.
Although this picture is over exposed, I'd still have to say it's superb. The shot has met the challenge with aplomb. The faces of the subjects are inspired and the composition is spot on. Bad exposure? Yes. Less than a ten? No… (10)
Excellent shot.. I like the black and white for sure and the blown out details actually make this cop stand out much more in this photo... he contrasts nicely with everything else in the image... good shot :) = 9 - jmsetzler
Good image. I like the look on the officers face. Only a few things distract my attention. The overpowering white on the squad car and concrete. Maybe crop 1/3 on the right and a little more contrast. Otherwise good job.
What a gutsy shot! I think that I wouldn't have had the courage to take this. The composition is great especially for a candid. I would play around with the contrast a little, though. Its a bit too bright. I think that the white police car against a white bus against a white building doesn't help much. B&W was a good choice on this also. Great job and food luck! -KrazyKat
The officer looks a bit peeved at the photographer! A bit overexposed, but nice catch. EDIT: Still keep coming back to this. Is it overexposed like I first thought, or did you use IR, or did you just kick up the contrast? Just to clarify, it's not detracting at all from the photo.
Effective use of black and white. Interesting to see the "good guy" in black uniform and the not-so-good-guy in a lighter color clothing! Nice capture of the moment! 9 LanSnake
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