The Monk and His Umbrella

[yogestee]

Shot in Luang Prabang in the Northern Highlands of Laos..

Canon 350D/Sigma 18-200mm 3.5-6.3
320th@f8.0
400ISO

Jurgen
Australia

[drg]

The anonymity of the shot is fine, but I feel the umbrella isn't quite in the most complimentary or dynamic position in the frame or in relation to the monk.

The moderness of the umbrella and the sandals makes for a good counterpoint in this photograph.

[GB1]

Was the monk shy?

Shoot... I think this one has something compelling about it, but it seems to chop off the top a bit too much for me. I think that the eyes will always be the most interesting part of a person. If you can't get them, then the face. If that fails, then there has to be something dynamic about the rest of the body (I wont go there...) to spark the interest. This one just seems a little plain.

Also, I would have liked to see more neg. space below (in front of) the lead foot. Did you crop it?

GB