Impressions Photo Gallery by Osama Al-Eryani at pbase.com

Impressions

I still have many unreleased photos from Yemen, so every couple of days I will post whatever I feel like here, experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Note: Given dates are when the pictures were posted, not taken.

23-NOV: Since I'm getting enough feedback, I will try to post a picture everyday,
            but maybe with varying quality and content; you continue telling me which ones
            you like and which ones you don't :)
28-NOV: It hasn't been going too well... I'll slow down.
29-NOV: hmm...
02-DEC: on hiatus for two weeks until the end of my finals -- forget me not
23-DEC: I'm officially back!
27-DEC: I have to send my laptop for service, I hope it won't be long. salam
03-JAN: They still have my laptop but I'm using a 20-inch iMac temporarily :D
            I've recropped #15
________ D O N E ________

17-FEB-2006: #20 gets Honourable Mention

#20 [05-JAN-06] FINALE	#19 [03-JAN-06]	#18 [02-JAN-06]	#17 [01-JAN-06]
#16 [31-DEC-05]	#15 [26-DEC-05]	#14 [25-DEC-05] Burnt	#13 [24-DEC-05] Discipline
#12 [21-DEC-05] Kids without School	#11 [01-DEC-05] GreenHaze	#10 [29-NOV-05] I'm on My Way	#9 [28-NOV-05] Peaceman
#8 [27-NOV-05] As the Dawn Began to Break	#7 [26-NOV-05] The Crow & The Ruins	#6 [25-NOV-05] The Daihatsu Has Sailed	#5 [24-NOV-05] Ameen and his gang
#4 [23-NOV-05] leaf	#3 [17-NOV-05] Two Frames, One Picture	#2 [12-NOV-05] hands	#1 [08-NOV-05] Rayman at Najd Rayman

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Alexander Kazakov		05-Jul-2011 18:45
Fantastic gallery! V

Yazan Alsaedy		27-Jan-2009 18:12
Beautiful.......No. 20 is the best indeed. I also liked your idea in No. 3. Keep up the good work man......

Abeer Al-Eryani		04-Jan-2006 11:37
Thank you Osama, I was searching for some pictures for the newsletter that are expressive and reflect the day-to-day life in Yemen, fortunately, I found what I was looking for on your page I hope you don’t mind me using them?

Jamal Al-Zendani		04-Jan-2006 09:18
Osama, marvelous pictures that reflect the talent of the photographer...

Guest		03-Jan-2006 08:10
Very compelling gallery.

Salem K. Ali		25-Dec-2005 21:07
hi Osama, although i did not majored in photogfraphy, but general speaking, your images are extremely good. the shots are crisp, composition, and colors. I prefered the images of the people. They are stronger, which I beleive they are showing the sides of yemeni people and culture

Adeeb Qasem		23-Dec-2005 16:14
I loved the "I'm on my way", I liked them all! Plz keep it up, and keep them coming!

Yemeni Photographer		22-Dec-2005 10:01
This may be it.

Ibarhim Al-Ghosini		04-Dec-2005 08:14
that is Good Ya Osama. BUT take care about your future

Hafedh Al-Shami		18-Nov-2005 02:49
Osama, I think pic named "hands" is so expressive and I think it will be distinctive.

Yemeni Photographer		15-Nov-2005 23:48
Thanks arnoota for your comment. Despite being from outside the "photographic community", your observations were surprisingly specific and perceptive.

arnoota		15-Nov-2005 03:24
I prefer the current PaD hands photo that you have up. I was trying to decide between that and P5215245_edited-2_var.jpg, but I think I like the one you have up. I like how you can see the jagged fingernail on the adult's hand. I also like how the boy's shirt and the front part of his hat contrast with his coat, his face and the hands. The contrast in the lighter black and white photo is too much, and I thought the darker ones were too dull.

Lara		15-Nov-2005 00:26
Osama - I don't usually seek out photography -- I've never considered myself to have much of an artistic streak. I've been able to appreciate music, dance and paintings (and in that order) because the beauty they have to offer is so easily accessible. I can easily hear the beat of a song or appreciate the grace and agility of a dancer or see the colors and brush strokes of a painting. Photography has always been more difficult for me because it makes art out of a "reality" that is captured in a way so different from the other art forms. It's so easy to click a button on a camera to take a picture, but because photos capture a reality that everyone could see, I always felt that photography left artists more exposed to their own shortcomings as artists than other art forms. I always felt more easily bored by photo exhibits than portraits or paintings. Well anyway, I'm not an art critic, but I say this because your pictures have really move me. The people in your photos look completely vulnerable; to their emotions, to their surroundings, or to whatever story the picture seems to be telling.. They couldn't seem more open and vulnerable if they were physically naked. Professional picture shows like the BBC's "Day in Pictures" that I normally enjoy seem dull and lifeless compared to your powerful shots. You have a wonderful talent, and a clear passion for what you do. Through your camera lens you have allowed me to see these people in a way I never would (or could!) have using my own eyes alone. Thank you for sharing with us.

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