Play like no one is watching

[carl_valiquet]

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Of course if this image exists it’s because a photographer was observing.

From the 5th floor of his hotel room.

At first I thought the subjects were too small in the frame

But I had to leave this father and children room to move.

The grass texture (in black and white) reminded me of a grainy film emulsion.

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[stuny]

Yes, it works wonderfully.

[StS]

Very well seen, the composition is outstanding - it certainly deserves more comments than just two

Stefan

[carl_valiquet]

4 hours ago, StS said:

Very well seen, the composition is outstanding - it certainly deserves more comments than just two

Stefan

Dear Stefan,

Your comment is more than enough. I really appreciate it. I plan to make a print A2 size. Not sure if I will print on silver paper or a more textured Hahnemuhle paper.

And I also thank @stuny for giving me feedback on many of the images I post.

Thanks to both of you.

Regards

Carl 

[carl_valiquet]

23 hours ago, stuny said:

Yes, it works wonderfully.

Thank you Stuart. I do appreciate your feedback. Carl

[fotografr]

Carl, you are correct about the grass. It really does look like film grain.

The action is very nice as you have caught a wonderful, carefree period of play between the father and his children. I think your decision to print it is a good one and will likely reinforce the strengths in the image. 

 

[fotografr]

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4 hours ago, StS said:

Very well seen, the composition is outstanding - it certainly deserves more comments than just two

Stefan

I think there might be fewer comments due to this being a holiday period when people are traveling and spending time with family and perhaps not checking in to this forum as much as usual. 

[Lux50]

I like this image.👍

[Jul]

Their race in an arc is the perfect counterpoint to the still (obviously),
straight and angular low wall. I never would have guessed it's grass on
the ground but the ground is for sure reminescent of rodinal developped
high-iso film.

[carl_valiquet]

On 12/31/2022 at 6:00 AM, Lux50 said:

I like this image.👍

Thank you Lux50

[carl_valiquet]

10 hours ago, Jul said:

Their race in an arc is the perfect counterpoint to the still (obviously),
straight and angular low wall. I never would have guessed it's grass on
the ground but the ground is for sure reminescent of rodinal developped
high-iso film.

Thank you for your comment Jul. Rodinal and Tri-X were my favorite combination. Regards, Carl.

[Shlomo]

On 12/30/2022 at 10:53 AM, StS said:

Very well seen, the composition is outstanding - it certainly deserves more comments than just two

Stefan

So true, this picture tells us more on the art of photography than many famous quotes - this image is stupendous, peculiar, sweet.

 

Cheers, Shlomo

[carl_valiquet]

2 hours ago, Shlomo said:

So true, this picture tells us more on the art of photography than many famous quotes - this image is stupendous, peculiar, sweet.

 

Cheers, Shlomo

 

Dear Shlomo, I thank you for your words and comment regarding the art of photography. Encouraging.

When I took this photo from the 5th floor of the hotel, I was subjugated by this man jumping around and dancing, his gestures imitated by the children. 

In 1970, I saw the exhibition FAMILY OF MAN, created by Edward Steichen for the Museum of Modern Art; an exhibition that inspired me greatly. As I was clicking away, trying to make sense of the movements down below, I thought of the photo (which was part of the Family of Man exhibition) of Alfred Eisenstaedt of a young man, dressed up in some sort of military uniform, one leg up, his head towards the sky, marching to the sound of an invisible band, and followed by a half dozen or so children imitating their leader.  Playing like no one was watching. Best regards. Carl.