Watching the Band

I am trying to be a bit artistic here by having a narrow depth of field.

This lady was sat on the front row of the seated area of the bandstand and spent a lt of time videoing the band (I think her son was a horn player)

Anyway, I decided to shoot at f2.8 on my Tamron / Sony A7 to get a blurry bandstand and an in focus lady

I think it works

[Stefania - S]

I think the blurred bandstand in the background gives it a dreamy vibe Phil, I like it!

[jackie edwards]

Yes well done

[Dixie Goode]

I like it, and have often been the band mother and wife of the band director running the video.

[Judith Johnson]

Good shot Phil, it tells the story

[Mags]

Nice candid and I like your DOF.

[Carole Sandford]

It works well & definitely creates a dreamy feel.

[Peter Dulis]

nice in monochrome

[Corinne C]

Very artistic Phil, the lady is also wearing a nice top that works well in your B&W

[*lynn]

Nice! great composition

[LManning (Laura)]

Very well done! Perfect timing on the conductor too.

[Issi Bannerman]

This is lovely!

[Pat Knowles]

Fabulous Phil, unusual & striking. Keep watching for baby news!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypatno no news yet Pat , any day now though 😊🤰

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely street shot and well suited to b&w. The lady looks so absorbed in what she was doing. About the statue in my yesterday's picture, you are probably right about the metal, that is copper.

[Dan]

Lovely :) This definitely feels like a different, more thought provoking, perspective than a 'standard' shot of the band

[Phil Howcroft]

@danm504 thanks Dan that's a great comment

@sangwann thanks Dione, your support is always welcome

@bkbinthecity thanks Brian, much appreciated

@jamibann thanks Issi , glad you like my arty shot :)

@ljmanning good spot re' the conductor :)

@lynnz thank you very much Lynn

@corinnec corinne, I am pleased you like this and the ladies top too :)

@pdulis thanks Peter

@carole_sandford thanks Carole, I appreciate your kind words :)

@marlboromaam cheers Mags

@busylady thanks Judith that's a lovely comment

@pandorasecho thanks Dixie, our daughters played in various ensembles :)

@jackies365 thanks Jackie, much appreciated

@stefs thanks for the dreamy vibe words Stefania

[Hazel]

It works!