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[Tuna]

[gahspidy]

An interesting glimpse into a piece of time . . . I like the framing and the shallow dof of field. The blur of the window frame almost looks like motion blur, but it would be just out of focus. Works very well.

[Mr Yuck]

I saw the title on the main forum page and immediately thought "Tuna" without even seeing who posted.

Interesting shot, great framing and excellent clarity on the people.

[Greg McCary]

I agree with Gary's statements. Well done Tuna.

[Frog]

This one isn't working for me. You have interesting focused subjects in the center and as my eyes try to pick out more I find only blurry surroundings with nothing to catch my eye.
I think a wider view of the window might help.

[Overbeyond]

I'm with Frog on this one. I would like if there was a little more seperation between the people especially as some of them are getting mixed up with what I see behind them. The "motion blur" that Gary refers to also seems to extend to both sides, especially the right as we look.
Would I be right if Tuna added some of this for a particular reason? Maybe he was driving past and decided to have a quick go at this.

[gahspidy]

I'm with Frog on this one. I would like if there was a little more seperation between the people especially as some of them are getting mixed up with what I see behind them. The "motion blur" that Gary refers to also seems to extend to both sides, especially the right as we look.
Would I be right if Tuna added some of this for a particular reason? Maybe he was driving past and decided to have a quick go at this.

Tom, I initially thought there was motion blur here as if this was shot on the move, but then the subjects in the room would have been blurred as well. Then I figured this was blur from a very shallow dof but I see blur in some elements that seem to be at the same distance as those that are sharp. My guess is that there was blur added in Post processing, which is fine with me. I usually find Tuna's pp to be very effective in many of his works. Tuna, perhaps you would clarify this aspect for us . . .

[jkriminger]

there seems to be a circular swirl going on here keeping center in focus. You can see it best in the window sill below.

[Overbeyond]

Tom, I initially thought there was motion blur here as if this was shot on the move, but then the subjects in the room would have been blurred as well. Then I figured this was blur from a very shallow dof but I see blur in some elements that seem to be at the same distance as those that are sharp. My guess is that there was blur added in Post processing, which is fine with me. I usually find Tuna's pp to be very effective in many of his works. Tuna, perhaps you would clarify this aspect for us . . .

Yes indeed gary the "motion blur"does not look anything like motion blur. We need to hear from the man himself here. What the hell is he up to here now

[Tuna]

Sorry for the delay in response, gentlemen. I've been to a wedding at a vineyard and this combination proved to be an inebriating experience.

A touch of selective radial and gaussian blur added (in Photoshop) - I suppose a passable title could have been "As The World Turns"...

Tuna

[GB1]

It has a neat feel to it Tuna, but I really think I'd like it better w/o the bottom window frame in there. The sides are OK and even preferable, just not the bottom. I like the blur. The whole thing has a comical feel about it, nostalgic too

Gb

[readingr]

Tuna,

I've delayed commenting on this as each time I look at it I go through lots of different emotions when seeing it. That to me on its own makes it a great photo.

I like how the blur focuses in on the people while still keeping the atmosphere of the place alive.

The clothes look as if they come from the 30's but then the chap in shorts says modern times.

Your photo makes this look like an inviting place to visit.

Nicely done.

Roger