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UndisCovered Cover Photo: Chef's Tough Life     posted on 12th of december, 2007

I think this photo should be a cover photo candidate of a catering or cooking magazine. It has so many qualities that makes a cover photo.

It's eye catching, it's funny and smart, it has great colors, lovely lighting. It is clear and simple, but not too much. It has selective focus. It tells a story. It has copy space for text. It is with portrait orientation. It missed some keywords, but now they are added.

I just can imagine it on some magazine's front page.

How it comes that it has over 6000 views, but not a single download?


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Eti, I am grateful you gave that explanation! To pay attention to work ethics (if this is a right word in English) didn't came to my mind. I just thought it's a great ACTION shot - you can see how chef is struggling to get dinner ready, great expression on his face. And I like the angle of camera very much. That didn't came to my mind to pay attention on other details you brought up. Great lesson for me - to be precise in small details, what seem to be unimportant, but are important enough to influence aesthetic appeal of a photo. Thank you very much! - posted by Maigi on December 14, 2007
EVEN though you don't need an explaination... I must. I think the image is excellent for all the right photographic reasons but my first impression of the person wiping their hands on their head while preparing a bird, is .... well it just isn't appealing. For me it is an image for what not to do when cooking. I work at a school that has a culinary department if that helps with where my perspective comes from. - posted by Littlemacproductions on December 14, 2007
Good point, I had something similar in mind. Magazines or brochures about cooking techniques or something. I liked your "usually cooked food is more appetizing" remark... :) good one! :D - posted by Maigi on December 13, 2007

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Catching The Beauty Of Gran Canaria     posted on 12th of december, 2007

I'll be with my family in Gran Canaria next month and I was wondering maybe someone can suggest me some great nature locations in the southern part of the island?

Some great tips what to pay attention when shooting on sandy beaches would be useful too. How to protect camera?

Any suggestions? Or location hints?

I hope there will be good weather then, not too hot I guess. How to avoid harsh shadows, when sun is always brightly shining?

But mostly would love to hear about some beautiful nature spots where you never get with the tourist guide. Any locals here? Or stationary visitors?

Can't wait to get away from that dark winter...

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Tags: canaria gran locations photography vacation

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Well, we are back from that beautiful-beautiful iceland and I have managed to review those 2500 photos I took during our trip... Huh... I have to stop that constant shooting habit :)) But this lovely and scenic iceland with its mountains and beaches and warm friendly people, is a place definitely worth to visit. - posted by Maigi on February 18, 2008
Thanks, Richard, for your kind offer, I'll contact you soon. BTW you profile image, not image, but comment, is hilarious... LOL - posted by Maigi on January 01, 2008
Hi, there are loads of places to get great photos in Gran Canaria. What are you looking for? Beach, dunes, mountains, old architecture, surfing ...? Let me know what type of photography you are into and I can direct you to some places. I have lived here for 7 years so I know my way around a bit. It's probably best if you email me directly as I don't often check this blog. richardmclarke@gmail.com . Have a great time here, it's a beautiful place, Richard - posted by Richardmclarke on January 01, 2008

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