minus - posing could have been better. it's not attractive, so the image doesn't make you stare thus failing to buy itself some time to convey the message. atleast I moved on after the first glance when I saw this image earlier. you know what i mean? you have to make people stare at your picture first, if you fail in that, it doesn't matter how good your idea is, because they won't take the the time to read it. - Karthik
I do understand what you're saying Phil. The reason I made the comment was b/c in this particular instance, there's a lot of large black grain in the sharper area that is simply unattractive. I thought softening it would improve the overall image. If that wasn't there, I'd be in 100% agreement with you. :) ~ Lonnit
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19-Sep-2005 09:02
I would think that the strong contrast between blurred and sharp/grainy is very deliberate.
As a glasses wearer I think this is a reflection on how he (we?) see the world without glasses - everything is a blur, while the glasses bring everything into sharp focus - and it's not a gradual, subtle thing.
This is like looking from the other side. The way *he* sees in sharp focus is also the area that *we* now see in sharp focus.
Well, I know what I mean...
Phil
I do like it, but what bugs me is the sharpness/graininess of the skin under the eyes. If you soften up al the skin areas behind the glass it would make it much better, OMO. Good concept. ~ Lonnit
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17-Sep-2005 05:06
Upon first glance, it's interesting. Problem is, it stark difference from sharp to blurry between the bottom edge of the lenses and the bridge of his nose take away from the feeling of connectedness. The glass are "floating" away from his face, not resting where they should be.
I do like the concept...
Hello...Whoever left the comment....care to elaborate?? And who are you? I'd love to hear some ideas on this shot and what people think about it. There is a title...but...for the sake of the challenge I am with holding it...Cheers...:-D
