jplomley Posted July 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another on-going project...but from the darker side. I'm looking at movement, I'm looking at juxtaposition, I'm looking at people whose bodies are animate but whose minds are otherwise occupied, I'm looking at people looking at people, I'm looking at people merging from darkness, I'm looking at people in the dark. The motif is multi-facetted, but when I'm on the street, I know it when i see it. The imagination creates its own interpretation, and hopefully these few images will cause you to pause... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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semrich Posted July 11, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2009 Jeff, interesting concept and photos. I can see it especially in the second one that the woman in the foreground is not present as she unconsciously moves along. The darkness of the images helps the message. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted July 11, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2009 I guess Richard is right re: the 2d one illustrating your concept best. But I find the first one even stronger as a composition, & the half hidden/revealed face is a mysterious 'watcher.'. That's a very promising idea! Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted July 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2009 Jeff, Excellent moment and PP work done on the 1st. Re the 2nd - I would have prefered a little bit of detail between the woman in the foreground's hair and the wall behind her but, it's really a good one too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted July 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2009 I can't wait for this project to unfold here! That first image is incredible, the man's stare from behind that post...interesting idea behind your project...and as usual, great work on the images. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 12, 2009 Gentlemen, I truly appreciate your feedback on these images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted July 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very exciting concept and refreshing images. Both are exceptional, but I would have liked to see eyes. This helps to determine where one's mind is...at least for me. On the other hand, you probably wanted the viewer to attend to the man in the background...whose mind is distracted by the eyeless woman...I am anxiuously looking forward to more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted July 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2009 Have fun with this Jeff! I'll keep a look out. Thanks for sharing. Are you trying to find all these multi-faceted motifs combining together, or just any combination, or with the universal idea of it being in the 'dark'...seems we all have tried to look/find/photographed these thoughts and ideas. Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted July 14, 2009 Virgil, Amado...many thanks for taking the time to comment. @ Amado Are you trying to find all these multi-faceted motifs combining together Yes. But I am not hitting the streets with just this motif in mind. I often find that when i am looking for something in specific, I never find it. When i am not actively seeking out the motif, oftentimes it lands on my lap. So for me, it is important to recognize the moment, but not actively seek it out. Hope that makes some sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 16, 2009 Good concept and execution...promising as a project. Just curious on how much, if any, cropping required...and whether you "see" the final image at capture. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted July 16, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 16, 2009 man, that's heavy! Captures looks great and love the concept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted July 16, 2009 Jeff, MV8...cheers for the feedback. Just curious on how much, if any, cropping required... The framellines for the 28 Cron in the M8 are fairly accurate so I can usually get the composition I'm after without too many surprises. ...and whether you "see" the final image at capture. I do pre-visualize the scenario's, but admittedly, sometimes I am surprised at what I've captured, mainly from a small change in people expression because it is impossible to view all elements simultaneously in the finder at the time of shutter release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 16, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks much for follow-up. I've been doing "street work" for over 20 years with Ms...film and now digital...but always curious about other experiences and practices. I have the 28 cron, but usually rely on 35 cron or 50 (now lux) to get tighter view without being on top of subjects or having to crop. I'm impressed that you accomplish this with 28. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted July 16, 2009 Cheers Jeff. Because I use a 35 Cron Asph on my M7, I find the 28 Cron on my M8 is a wonderful emulation of my film set-up regarding angle of view. That, and I relish the unique signature that the 28 Cron renders. Smooth and sharp at the same time. On some of the Leica lenses I find that the resolution and contrast are a bit much for the M8 sensor and images start to look a bit too artifactual for my taste. Regarding the proximity to my subjects, I'm sure one day I'll get clocked...but so far so good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 16, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 16, 2009 Ah, miss my M7's. Agree on harsher look of other lenses compared to 28 cron...I also love its rendering, and use it often. The 50 lux has similar quality for me...just love it, too. Happy shooting, Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted July 16, 2009 28 Cron on film is wonderful as well: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 16, 2009 Share #17 Posted July 16, 2009 Great shot...love the angle, composition and lovely tones...would expect that this makes a wonderful print. And, I don't think you were in much danger of getting "clocked," as you say, by the little one. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted July 18, 2009 Cheers jeff! This is one in a pile for drum scanning soon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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