Study Group 26
Dave Halgrimson

June Title - A Cool Day on the Beach

How I did it -

I have been on the road since 6/4 and will be until 7/3. Here is one I took on the way so far. This was taken with a Canon PowerShot SD1000, a point and shoot. The subject was interesting and the PowerShot was all that was available. It was taken at a beach in San Diego/Coronado Island. I call it "Cool day on the beach". A little levels, sharpening and sizing was done in PS that's it. Actually I think it points out any camera will work. Hope you all like it.

COMMENTS:
 

Bob Benson	I like this blue (cold) color versus mono. Only wished that the shot was tighter, especially on "the small screen".
Steve Serpa	I can feel the chill in your shot. I've been there and done that and bought the T-shirt too boot. The dreary backgound give the feeling of a very overcast day and the figure wrapped tightly in the blanket strengthens the feeling of the cold and windy weather. Nice story telling and report of I was there, month on the road. Way to go Dave.
Dave Halgrimson
Tony Potter
Vicki DeVico	My first reaction is that that can't be San Diego...it looks more like a fall day here on a NJ beach. :) It's very aptly titled! I like the empty feel of the composition, emphasizing the one brave soul who appears to not want to give up. Definitely tells a story. The almost monochromatic look of this emphasizes the fact that it's a cool day. Well shot!
Joe Lara
Kathleen Fosselman	I understand the idea behind this picture and I like it.  It is a little difficult to see what the object is in the lower right hand corner.  I think the chair might have made a better picture without the towel on it or possible flattened down more to portray a clearer outline of chair.

Member Bio

Dave Halgrimson - Biography Dave recently retired from a computer consulting firm where he was a project manager for many years. Since retiring Dave has returned to photography and moved into the digital world. Dave’s interest in photography started many years ago with film and he developed his photos in his personal dark room. Since retuning to photography Dave has won various awards for his work and continuously strives to develop and hone his skills. Dave is a current member of PSA (Photographic Society of America), Photography West Camera Club and a volunteer at FOAH (Friends of Arizona Highways Photo Workshops), <http://www.friendsofarizonahighways.com/> . Dave is from Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently spends his time in both Minnesota and Arizona. Dave uses a Canon 5D camera, an Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer and Photoshop CS3.