Some of you have been "shooting from the hip" so today I tried "shooting from the side window" and I was pleased to see that it turned out pretty well. Trust me, my eyes did not leave the road, and my hand was on the steering wheel at all times, besides, the road I was on was very quiet. I've tried this before, and usually I end up totally missing the mark, or taking off their head, but this time it worked out in my favor. We had a lot of rain today, and in between the down pours, this young Mennonite woman obviously wanted to enjoy a brisk walk in the fresh air. She was walking at a good pace too. In between the rain, it was a fairly nice day. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter Sunday.
I like how the processing highlights her from the background. I find it a little comical that she's got the plastic bottle in her hand, knowing how devout to live the simple life the Menonites can be. I love their devotion and bravo to her dodging the raindrops to enjoy God's creation. Great capture.
This is a great capture Rick, and to think you took this without looking through the viewfinder. Top marks to you. And love the selective colouring to highlight her pretty pink dress.
What a charming picture! You really had luck on your side if you were driving and shooting simultaneously! It's such a quaint image, and all the better for your use of selective coloring...very nice!
Thank you, yes, we had a really nice Easter! Glad you did, too!
Fabulous shot! Love that you captured it from the window. I've been interested in those shooting from the hip shots too. The processing on this is simply perfect. Hope you had a great Easter too!
Couldn't do much focusing when shooting out the widow and driving. you got her right on..I always thought the Mennonites only wear dark clothing or is it the Amish who do?
@bruni Yes, typically the Amish will wear dark clothing, purples, black, etc. and depending on the order of their sect, some of the women's dresses vary as well.
Thank you, yes, we had a really nice Easter! Glad you did, too!
It's a great shot, you did well to get it so spot on without looking!
great photo and i love the subject
I love this photo, natural setting and the color makes it pop.