Winter Watch

[karenoliver]

Winter watch is an ancient tradition in Chester. I went along to photograph it last week. I had to use up to ISO 6400 and flash for the shots. It was hard going as there were huge crowds and I had to jostle for position with other photographers and press.



Karen

[pburness]

Another nice picture Karen, if possible though, could you blur the Carphone Warehouse Text? It distracts a little from the impact of the centre girls expression.

Phil

[karenoliver]

Thanks, Phil. You are right about the text, I do notice it myself.

Karen

[OldBoy]

Cracking shot Karen, and well done on using your elbows.

[karenoliver]

Thanks, Oldboy and yeah no prisoners anymore :-) Watch out 2011 a mean Karen will be out and about with her camera lol

Karen

[pburness]

Originally Posted by karenoliver

Thanks, Oldboy and yeah no prisoners anymore :-) Watch out 2011 a mean Karen will be out and about with her camera lol

Karen

And Monopod perhaps....

If I bumb into a camera wielding, aggressive lady in Chester, I may just ask if her name is Karen!


Phil

[karenoliver]

Originally Posted by pburness

And Monopod perhaps....

If I bumb into a camera wielding, aggressive lady in Chester, I may just ask if her name is Karen!


Phil

lol the monopod can be my lance and spear! :-)

Karen

[BillyJeans]

Cracking shot Karen only distraction has already been mentioned the carphone sign.
Glad i stay up North and will not get any cracked ribs in Chester look forward to your pics next year dont think the other photographers will enjoy the experiance though Go get them girl

[karenoliver]

lol, thanks Bill. I am quiet really :-) I am photographing there again tomorrow night but I am going to take a faster lens and see how I get on. Do you think I should alter the photo and block out the text? I am always wary of making a photo untruthful and hiding what is there. Although I don't suppose text is that important.

Karen

[AndyStevens]

Another nice image Karen, well done.

A faster lens would render the background more of a blur - and maybe shooting while on your knees would alter the angle enough to hide the Carphone Warehouse behind them? I know what you mean about altering images and it's something I try not to do - a different angle may hide it...

Cheers
Andy