Day 263: Amused

Photo of the Day

Today I went out to the 40th Fiddler’s Gathering at the battleground when I got off of work. I knew that the festival was dying down but I thought that I could get a couple of good pictures. I saw some groups playing outside of the fenced in area, and decided to give them a try. I quickly made a friend who wanted to show me a little about the guitar. When I said that I used to play, but gave it up years ago he gave me all the reason that I need to start playing again. I asked if I could get some pictures of him playing, and he agreed. When I was pulled back he seemed a little nervous so I focused on the hands. When it was all said and done I had a shot I really liked. I included a shot of him playing below to give a little credit to this kind soul. I wish that I could have stayed longer, but I went home to relax a little. I will have to make it a point to go back next year as it seems to be a great event.
I think that days like this really help me as a photographer. I do not like my picture being taken so I assume that nobody likes it. Getting right in there photographing strangers is not that hard once you get started. I just have to get started. Today was a fun experience though.

Technical Data

Yet again not much was done to either picture. I stayed in Lightroom making exposure, contrast, and clarity adjustments. I kind of like the fact that I have pulled back from HDR a little. I ink that it was a crutch that I was using instead of trying to get better in camera. That said expect an all out in your face HDR tomorrow. That is usually how it goes.