Ming Thein in London

[Mike Farley]

I have not posted this as an example of outstanding photography. It isn't. There is only one shot which I like. The rest being mainly the backs of people, which seems to be Thein's normal method of working. Maybe he would have had more success if he had not used an obtrusive medium format camera, which could have been a factor in the lack of friendliness he encountered? The guy runs photography courses in various cities around the world and they always seem to sell out, despite being expensive. On this evidence I would not bother.

http://blog.mingthein.com/2014/10/13/ph ... #more-9261

The photo essay is only of interest as it depicts what a visitor has made of our city. The challenge is as a native of London, can you do better?

[davidc]

I am reading it now, and playing "guess which photo Mike liked"

[Nina]

Well, I snatched a few minutes to myself this morning and looked at the photo essay you write about. I also do not rate it very highly but as a themed collection it works well. My favourite image is the last one.

[Mike Farley]

I am reading it now, and playing "guess which photo Mike liked"

I quite enjoyed this one, although there is a bit too much of the out of focus area on the left for my taste.



I also found the shapes in this shot pleasing, even though it is not an especially good shot. (Sorry, you will have to click on the link as the forum software does not want to embed the image on account of its vertical dimensions.)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14542998197_08647cb6c9_c.jpg

So, did you guess correctly?

[davidc]

Nope I thought Farley's law had ruled that one out.

I thought it would be the other one you linked. If that was me though I would have photoshopped the woman to be sitting at the end of the shadow.

[Mike Farley]

Nope I thought Farley's law had ruled that one out.

I liked the idea of glimpsing something hidden, but for me the execution let the shot down.

If that was me though I would have photoshopped the woman to be sitting at the end of the shadow.

I am not sure that would work as the separation between the shadow and the figure is needed.