Fat Chen, PPSA
July 2026 - Don’t Give Up
About the Image(s)
(1) Took this photo at a musical fountain on a very hot summer day;
(2) I had used reflex lens to take this photo
(3) Minimal adjustments on the contrast, exposure and sharpness.
(4) Crop and resize the image.
6 comments posted
Wow, this is unusual. The colors capture the heat, as well as the posture of the figure. I also like that the colors of the person's clothes are a contrast to the background.How does the reflex lens work to be able to capture the circular bokah? Posted: 07/05/2026 23:11:51
Reflex lens can only use manual focus, so I have to capture the background circular bokeh with maximum reflection of water. Posted: 07/13/2026 13:11:35
Great control of the depth of field, really adds to the image. A nice moment frozen in time.
The crop gives balance and space, allowing the reflection to add to the story.
The only thing I might consider is adjusting her skin tones. They seem a little orange due to the surrounding light but that's a persona preference. It won't change the story.
Nicely done, Fat. Posted: 07/07/2026 19:21:43
The crop gives balance and space, allowing the reflection to add to the story.
The only thing I might consider is adjusting her skin tones. They seem a little orange due to the surrounding light but that's a persona preference. It won't change the story.
Nicely done, Fat. Posted: 07/07/2026 19:21:43
Hi Fat,the image makes you feel hot, the girl contrasts well in colour and position, up on her toes, hand off floor, as if she is on a fiery surface, the reflections add to the overall scene, lovely colours that merge well. it is the donut shaped bokeh that is produced by the reflex lens that makes the image special, I haven't seen it work so well in closer up images. Well Done. Posted: 07/11/2026 07:43:27
First thank you for allowing me to the coordinator of this group till the end of the month.
The portrait makes this illustration POP and well done.
Posted: 07/12/2026 15:10:51
The portrait makes this illustration POP and well done.
Posted: 07/12/2026 15:10:51
Wow, this is almost a monochrome image. The yellows, oranges and reds - those hot, summer colours - work together well here.
The girl's red shirt simply had to be red in this situation.
The wet flooring helps produce the reflections which, in turn, add to the girl's presence in the image.
The bokeh almost appears like steam, which would make this feel like an even hotter, summery image.
Well done! Posted: 07/14/2026 14:06:56
The girl's red shirt simply had to be red in this situation.
The wet flooring helps produce the reflections which, in turn, add to the girl's presence in the image.
The bokeh almost appears like steam, which would make this feel like an even hotter, summery image.
Well done! Posted: 07/14/2026 14:06:56