JE Posted February 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) [attach]127451[/attach] je Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Hi JE, Take a look here Anguish. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
azzo Posted February 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2009 Jonathan, Even though I wish there was more face to be seen, I still think that this is a very strong capture. To enhance it even more, there's beautiful light, tones and composition. Excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2009 I agree with Ivan and the body posture speaks volumes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted February 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2009 HEY!!! Pew 76!!! Been playing with the archives, huh. I remember that day. Your processing certainly puts another spin to this situation. I like it. Ivan, you wanna see his face... [ATTACH]127454[/ATTACH] Amado Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted February 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 16, 2009 LOL. Good one Amado. And if I'm not mistaken, I had even liked and commented on your image too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted February 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2009 Jonathan, as this post demonstrates, it's not the technical details that move us, it's the emotions. For me, the image is far more potent because we can't make out the details of the face. It's easier to experience this, as ourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted February 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The 2 images show a full range of emotional expression in photographs: anguish & whimsy. Kirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 16, 2009 Jonathan, as this post demonstrates, it's not the technical details that move us, it's the emotions. For me, the image is far more potent because we can't make out the details of the face. It's easier to experience this, as ourself. I share this view. This image has a dark element to it, and that's part of its power, but its not a darkness in a negative sense, more like the dark night of the soul seeking refuge in the Holy. Great shot and presentation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 16, 2009 I share this view. This image has a dark element to it, and that's part of its power, but its not a darkness in a negative sense, more like the dark night of the soul seeking refuge in the Holy.Great shot and presentation. I guess I see it more pragmatically--a cold, homeless guy seeking a warm place to rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted February 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 16, 2009 Good stuff Jonathan, but get rid of the fugly frame it doesn't enhance the image, the figure's relationship with the course background that makes it work and work well. Print the image and stick it in a book that you will probably look at in about 10 years time and the image will surprise you once again Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted February 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 17, 2009 Wilfredo and Ben said it all. A strong image indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks Ivan. MPerson, thank you. Thank you Ben, and I certainly agree. Thanks Kirk. Thanks Wilfredo. fotografr, you can only see it like this because of Amado's photo...otherwise... Thanks Imants. One day I'll get around to printing some images...so far I haven't done it. vdb, thank you kindly. Amado, yeah, I was looking though the past... Jonathan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted February 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 17, 2009 I'm in agreement with the other comments, it's an image that makes me think about it. Thanks for sharing. Ed. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks Ed. J Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 19, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) I guess I see it more pragmatically--a cold, homeless guy seeking a warm place to rest. That first shot does not reveal who this person is, it could be anybody rich or poor. The color pictures tell the story of who this person might be. When I focus on the color pictures, I can see what you see but for me, a powerful image goes beyond pragmatism, a powerful image penetrates the veil in front of our eyes. I think the first one does that very well. It opens the imagination, it calls you to pause and take a look. Edited February 19, 2009 by wilfredo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted February 19, 2009 That's what I like about this image, Wilfredo. I keeps a certain detail hidden and forces you to look elsewhere for explanation...Thanks again. JE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 19, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 19, 2009 Jon - I agree with Ben. Nevertheless I would still like to see it just a bit brighter, but not to increase facial details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwater Posted February 19, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 19, 2009 Wilfredo, Ben, and Virgil have eloquently and succinctly expressed my feelings about this image, Jonathan. It is a powerful and transcendent work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckart Posted February 19, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 19, 2009 Jonathan, I agree with Wilfredo, a shot with great emotions. Cheers, Eckart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Stuart. Backwater and Eckart, thank you both. Jonathan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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