Over the River

[Sergio M.]

Sergio

[mugge]

Sergio, I don't think the reflection works all that well That is only my opinion.
Cheers Ole

[Manfred M]

I often try to add a human element to shots like this one. The problem I see here is that the human element is too small and not a significant element in the image.

[NorthernFocus]

I guess I'm odd man out. I like it. Perhaps because I'm familiar with the area though it's been some years since I've been there. Nice job hiding the urban BG. I'd agree with Manfred but for the red shirt which draws attention to the runner. Nicely done.

[Geoff F]

I wonder about a very slight crop from the top and right side to concentrate a little more on the main elements? But still a good scene as it is now.

[MrB]

I like the viewpoint but not the bright building top centre and its reflection. For me it needed a longer focal length to pull the bridge and runner closer but that would not have been possible using a prime lens. So if it were mine I would try a suitable crop, e.g. 16:9 starting at the centre left of the image, to achieve the closer effect, but with a wider aspect to exclude the bright building top and bottom.

Philip

[Shadowman]

Very nice, I like the pop of the colors and leading lines.

[Sergio M.]

Sergio, I don't think the reflection works all that well That is only my opinion.
Cheers Ole

Ole, thank you, and I appreciate your opinion. I personally like it better with the reflection, but understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea.

I often try to add a human element to shots like this one. The problem I see here is that the human element is too small and not a significant element in the image.

Manfred, point taken about the size of the human element. Like Dan, however, I think the color red carries visual weight and draws my eye to the man and keeps it there despite his smaller size.
Thank you for the feedback.

I guess I'm odd man out. I like it. Perhaps because I'm familiar with the area though it's been some years since I've been there. Nice job hiding the urban BG. I'd agree with Manfred but for the red shirt which draws attention to the runner. Nicely done.

Dan, I didn't realize you had been to San Antonio and were familiar with the Riverwalk area. I hope you enjoyed your stay and that it might be worth a revisit. Plenty of ducks and heron along the river but no polar bears.
Thank you for the input.

I wonder about a very slight crop from the top and right side to concentrate a little more on the main elements? But still a good scene as it is now.

I like the viewpoint but not the bright building top centre and its reflection. For me it needed a longer focal length to pull the bridge and runner closer but that would not have been possible using a prime lens. So if it were mine I would try a suitable crop, e.g. 16:9 starting at the centre left of the image, to achieve the closer effect, but with a wider aspect to exclude the bright building top and bottom.

Philip

Geoff and Philip, thank you for the feedback. Seen from your perspectives the crops suggested would be agreeable. My intention however, was different and something Dan alluded to. The river passes through the downtown area and you would be hard pressed not to see any of the urban backdrop. I could have taken out the building and the reflection, but I wanted to leave just a hint of the surroundings without overpowering the litte oasis along the Riverwalk. Also the lines created by the building and reflection point at the man adding to the other leading lines in the image. I realize this isn't to everyone's liking and that's understandable.

Very nice, I like the pop of the colors and leading lines.

John, thank you for commenting and your observation about the lines. For me they are also a pleasant aspect of the image.


Sergio

[NorthernFocus]

..Dan, I didn't realize you had been to San Antonio and were familiar with the Riverwalk area. I hope you enjoyed your stay and that it might be worth a revisit...

We lived about eight years in Houston. During that time we visited San Antonio several times for the Cinco de Mayo festivities. Back then we were both runners and made many laps up/down the river walk. I've also been there a few times for professional conferences. I think last time was around 2012.

[rpcrowe]

This image brings back memories. I love the River Walk! When I was about 7 years old, my dad (who was a native of San Antonio) owned a restaurant (really it was a greasy spoon diner) on the River Walk. But, that was seventy years ago before property values went up...

[Sergio M.]

We lived about eight years in Houston. During that time we visited San Antonio several times for the Cinco de Mayo festivities. Back then we were both runners and made many laps up/down the river walk. I've also been there a few times for professional conferences. I think last time was around 2012.

Small world. We too lived in Houston from 84 through most of 87. I also was a runner but never did get to run the Riverwalk. We walk parts of it now though most every weekend. San Antonio is certainly a party town and we enjoy as many of the varied celebrations as we can.

This image brings back memories. I love the River Walk! When I was about 7 years old, my dad (who was a native of San Antonio) owned a restaurant (really it was a greasy spoon diner) on the River Walk. But, that was seventy years ago before property values went up...

Small world, indeed.
Many times the small greasy spoon is the best place to eat. Still a lot of places along the river to get something to eat and have a brew or two...or three.

You're right about property values. Pretty crazy around the downtown area.

Thank you Dan and Richard for relating your more personal relationship with the city.

Sergio