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StoryDrops's avatar

Such a gorgeous pic at the right time! Congrats !

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Doug Golden's avatar

Thanks so much!!!

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By Nat's avatar

Great photo. Perfect as it is. I wouldn’t regret any aspect of it. Well captured, Doug.

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Doug Golden's avatar

Thanks Nat! Nice of of you to say!

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Lorenzo Melocchi's avatar

There’s nothing wrong in this shot, nice catch

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Doug Golden's avatar

I really appreciate that Lorenzo!

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Susan K Cohn's avatar

Thanks for sharing this stunning image. IMHO it couldn't be better.

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Doug Golden's avatar

Awww. Thanks for that vote of confidence! 💛♥️

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Neil Milton's avatar

How do the kids say, these days (although presumably about a decade ago), that photo is my jam!

There's a lot of so-so street photography on Substack, and then there's some really great stuff. That photo, is spot-on. I wouldn't worry about separation of the background too much. I quite like the guy in the distance looking back on to you. There's also a pattern on the bag in the background that loosely mimics the form of the figures in the foreground which would have been lost.

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Doug Golden's avatar

Thanks a ton Neil. I appreciate your feedback and insight...And I used that line “that’s my Jam” on my 18 yo son last week, and he gave me that look like I should stop talking.

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perfectlight's avatar

just for fun, next time when you're asked say that is posed. than take a short pause of few seconds and ask "does that change the meaning of the photo?". the answer to your question is crucial 😊

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Doug Golden's avatar

Hah! Good idea! I might just try that! 😀

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Matteo Franchi's avatar

I think this is a good street shot, indeed. And, you know, analysing it afterwards is always easy. But that's that street photography is (most of the times). A heartbeat. In terms of emotions and time available to take the shot. All in all, well done!

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Doug Golden's avatar

Thanks so much Matteo! Nice of you to say!! 🔥

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