Tim Sanders
October 2025 - The Lovers
About the Image(s)
Taken at an Arts complex called Spike Island in Bristol England in September.
This is a lovely large open exhibition area. I tend to spend 10% of my time looking at the art and another 90% people watching.
Anyway, Nikon D850 - 28mm at F5.6, 1/400th second at ISO 6400, handheld.
Processing from RAW a straight rendition, sharpened and de-noise in TOPAZ and a few (4 or5) marks and distractions erased from the walls.
I liked the juxtaposition of the two couples.
9 comments posted
Definitely a story telling image. You get the sense that the couple are lovers too, as they are viewing the image together. They are touching in their bodies - not standing separately. The small image also adds to the love story. Posted: 10/09/2025 15:38:13
I love this. I wouldn't change a thing. Posted: 10/10/2025 19:04:33
A perfect curve ball Tim, right over the plate. I don't see a thing I would change. Posted: 10/12/2025 00:44:07
Hi Tim, your artistry is on display in every subtle facet of this image. You have taken a photo of two lovers gazing on two lovers. Not only does the light play into highlighting the three elements, but it also causes the female's legs and arms skin color to mimic the skin color of the two people in the painting. You also positioned yourself perfectly so that her left arm is highlighted by the greenish edge of the painting. The tats and elbow on her left arm also can be seen as a tearful face on close inspection.
There is some chromatic aberration on the man's clothing, but that may be just from being a jpeg, but should be looked at in ACR or your raw processor. The only other suggestion I have is to look at perspective warp as a tool to ensure all the lines are correct. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STCI_sgjVOo and also vanishing point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoHfZFl65fo
I am awed and inspired by your vision on this one. There may be no such thing as perfection in art, but this seems close to me. Posted: 10/12/2025 12:15:36
There is some chromatic aberration on the man's clothing, but that may be just from being a jpeg, but should be looked at in ACR or your raw processor. The only other suggestion I have is to look at perspective warp as a tool to ensure all the lines are correct. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STCI_sgjVOo and also vanishing point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoHfZFl65fo
I am awed and inspired by your vision on this one. There may be no such thing as perfection in art, but this seems close to me. Posted: 10/12/2025 12:15:36
Thanks Bob and for the links. I realise that for quite a while I have not been including perspective control in my workflow. Funny as I used to spend ages on it previously so thanks for the prompt to put it back in. Posted: 10/25/2025 06:26:07
Just a hint aimed more at the group. This image works. Posted: 10/25/2025 22:10:53
Love the story you have captured. Posted: 10/20/2025 16:26:54
What can I say that hasn't been said? I also love the image and agree with your shooting in art spaces--look at the art and look more at the people. The painting on the left provides a nice balance. Well done. Posted: 10/24/2025 20:16:24
Thanks all for the kind comments. Posted: 10/25/2025 06:26:39