Andres and the happy seagulls

[Ruben Alfu]

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls

[Paul Abbott]

This is a fantastic photo, there are birds all around him, its a well timed capture. Great drama in this too.

[Ruben Alfu]

Originally Posted by Paul Abbott

This is a fantastic photo, there are birds all around him, its a well timed capture. Great drama in this too.

Paul, knowing your sensibility for BW, this is a true complement, thanks!

[Asher Kelman]

Originally Posted by Ruben Alfu

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls

I like the activity all around him as he plods on through the cloud of wheeling and watching gulls. I wonder how you feel about the image with perspective corrected?

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls Edited AK for perspective

Asher

[fahim mohammed]

Ruben Lovely capture. The lonely man with his family. Your narrative makes it more compelling.

Regards.

[Ruben Alfu]

Originally Posted by Asher Kelman

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I like the activity all around him as he plods on through the cloud of wheeling and watching gulls. I wonder how you feel about the image with perspective corrected?

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the Happy Seagulls Edited AK for perspective

Asher

Yes, much better Asher, it looks natural and more elegant, thanks for taking the time to work on this. When it comes to my photos, it´s not unusual for me to underestimate the power of a good prespective.

Originally Posted by fahim mohammed

Ruben Lovely capture. The lonely man with his family. Your narrative makes it more compelling.

Regards.

Thanks Fahim, I´m happy that you like it.

[Wayne Stratton]

Originally Posted by Ruben Alfu

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls

Great shot! I really like the DOF on this. Being new, I have been trying to reduce my DOF but this shows how, with the right composition, a greater DOF is perfect. My favorite part of the picture is the seagulls and how they contrast to the background of the sky.

[Asher Kelman]

Originally Posted by Ruben Alfu

Carrying a bag full of breadcrumbs, Andres walks along the Hudson River feeding the seagulls. This is something he does on a regular basis, even in a chilly day, even though he is a homeless man. The frenzy flock of birds surround Andres all along the way making him look like a seagull's Pied Piper. I wanted to capture the excitement of the moment as I perceived it: happy seagulls thanks to a good man.

Ruben Alfu : Andres and the happy seagulls

Ruben,

I revisited today and realized that this belongs also in the Themes section in the beautiful "Paths" thread here.

Asher

[Ruben Alfu]

Thanks Asher, I agree it will fit very well.