Photograph by Mike Taylor for #38 The Colour Blue

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Mike Taylor3

@miketaylor.photography

28 July

Intent

Behind the frame

What I was trying to do:: A quick random shot as the sunlight burst through on this swimmer in Baden, Austria. I think I only made three shots of this (very happy to be photographed) woman.
What worked:: I love the rich burst of colourand the distorted detail in the blues.
What I'd do differently:: I was overwhelmed by the location - I should have spent more of the time I had with the amazing light photographing this one woman. Slow down Mike.

Featured

Mike Taylor's first featured photograph, chosen by the editors for #38 The Colour Blue.

Response

Community feedback

Editor's note

Josh EdgooseFramelines28 Jul

Love this one Mike, was also very cool to see you shooting it.

Mike TaylorOP1 Aug

Thanks Josh! Was a great few days.

Member comments

Simon Berry1 Aug

I *think this is my favourite this month (I know you're not supposed to say that!), it's perfect! Reminds me of David Hockney.

Mike TaylorOP1 Aug

You are way too kind Simon. It was a very unexpected, random little shoot with a few minutes of amazing light in a beautiful location. And I love that you think of Hockney. He's my inspiration for just about everything. And I had brunch with him in a packed hotel restaurant in New York back in the 1990s (but that is totally another story).

Craig Nelson3 Aug

I really love this picture. The Hockney vibes are real. As a swim coach, however, the kick leg position is giving me chills. The arm/head position is excellent however (pass it on if you meet her again) 😀

Mike TaylorOP3 Aug

Ha! Brilliant Craig. I’m very unlikely to meet her again. But yet more evidence of the second line skills in “this place”.

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