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Memorial to Trooper Potts VC outside the Forbury Gardens, Reading
Memorial to Trooper Potts VC outside the Forbury Gardens, Reading - by Edward Lever ©
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Memorial to Trooper Potts VC outside the Forbury Gardens, Reading

Trooper Potts was the only soldier from Reading to be awarded the Victoria Cross. The close up here is part of a memorial to Trooper Potts, his comrade Arthur Andrews and the men of the Berkshire Yeomanry
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Photographer: © Edward Lever (Gallery)(3rd July 2017)

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Comment by poePremier Member! Click for more info..(4th July 2017)

Really superb photography Edward, and a fine tribute to the man. Interesting to read that Lt William Niven - father of the actor David Niven - lost his life in the same advance in Gallipoli 1915. Brave men indeed.

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Comment by Rod BurkeyPremier Member! Click for more info..(4th July 2017)

Very nice rendition Edward. A bit "soft" but that is purely subjective.

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Comment by Edward Lever (Photo owner)(4th July 2017)

Thank you for the comment, Rod. The image looks soft because of the very shallow depth of field resulting from shooting at f/1.8. This was intentional and only the subject's eyes are actually in focus. I would probably adopt the same technique when photographing a live model.

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Comment by Rod BurkeyPremier Member! Click for more info..(4th July 2017)

Thanks Edward. The nearest eye is a great portrait rule. I understand your reasons for exposing your shot like a human portrait.

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, Focal length: 85 mm, Aperture: f 1.8, ISO: 100, Exposure time: 1/3200 sec, Metering Mode: Multi-Segment, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: March 26, 2017, 3:31 pm
ImageID:1202522, Image size: 2000 x 3000 pixels

This image is available to purchase and is part of our Reading Stock Photos Collection.