Episode Details

Today we are joined by John Simpson, from Walnut Creek, California to take part in another evaluation show. John is recently retired from the legal profession and likes to spend his time honing his street photography skills.


John has submitted 3 photos for his evaluation. So please use the photos below to follow along with our discussion with John on this episode of the evaluation show.

Ashley’s Comments

Excellent subject choice! Everything about this man is contradictory and that makes it interesting. The cowboy hat and guitar with a suit, the celebratory set of flags with a forlorn face – I love the character selection. A little close cropped for my liking though. It’s as if the golden ratio has been interrupted. I feel like you either need to get a tad closer or a little farther out, but with the guitar detail, out would probably have been the better choice.

Bob’s Comments

This is one of my favorite photographs in your portfolio. I think the gentleman’s expression is what really makes this. When I look at him I think that he’s very tired and he wants to go home but he has a long way to go before he gets there. The seat that he sitting on gives it a sense of place because the peeling paint in the style causes me to think that he’s in an old train station.

I also was somewhat bothered by the fact that his foot was cut off above the toes, but the photo was so strong it really didn’t matter.

Bob’s Comments

I like the unusual shape created by the woman’s body and the extension of the shadow. It’s very unusual and really captures the viewers attention.

I know you captured this with a smart phone very quickly so I understand it’s very hard fo