Category: Travel
Photographer: Stephen Holmes “Super Hero”
As we travel near or far from home, it is important to look for special moments to photograph. Photographer of the Day Stephen Homes has captured one such poignant moment in his image of a little boy dressed as a super hero. The details are what makes the image, as well as the photographer’s use of shadow and light. The eyes behind goggles looking out, the untied shoe lace, the brick wall the boy sits on and even the smoke….every element works together to create the scene.
Originally shared on the Photofocus Group on Google+ here.
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I imagine this was staged. Nothing wrong with that if stated. Implying this was a found situation on the street should not be done.
Scenes sometimes are “staged” in travel photography. I may ask someone if I can take their photo, I may direct where I would like them to stand or sit, and I might even ask them if they would mind putting on a hat they are selling or to hold something…or whatever seems part of the story I am telling. I am composing and setting the scene. Or, I might set the stage with a travel companion (a family member or friend) and take his or her photo as it is part of the story I am telling. Sometimes my subject… Read more »
Thanks Susan for your gracious review. A friend on twitter pointed me to this and I wanted to say thank you. It’s an older shot, but very special to me (he’s my youngest, and a born actor!). It also reminds me to get busy and make more images :)
You are welcome. It is a special photo.