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15th may 2004 adrianox

reflecting by adrianox

trafalgar square

at a rally opposed to the occupation of iraq and palestine

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adrianox28-May-2004 00:02
Cruz & Dimz - thanx both for your encouraging comments - they do help to sustain my creative momentum, and there is no risk involved - i just post what moves me - often it's feeling, and other times it's purely 'graphical' - balance? - whats that ;-)
Guest 24-May-2004 13:41
As I told you before this is a great shot (real gold).

Congratulations.
Cruz (xpress_on)
Dimz 23-May-2004 09:22
I was wondering how many people were going to use this point of reflection. Well done for taking the risk - it paid off with a very good picture that conveys the idea very well.

I would also like to see a copy of this, converted to B&W in the Exhibition Gallery, I think the lack of colour would add to its feel.
michaelnj 19-May-2004 00:35
I find this photo riveting. What is he thinking? My very first thought was he had just won a medal(maybe the colorful cloth around his neck). For whatever reason it seems sports related to me...and why, I don't know. Great colors and thought provoking.
Konica Minolta Users17-May-2004 19:06
thanks both niamh & bracket - i was concerned that the emotion was not visible, so i did the 'teenager test' = asked my youngest what she got from the image (she'd not seen it before) - her response was 'meditation' - whewwwww - I thought i may have been too close to it. Your feedback bracket also reassured me that it does convey what i saw in it. thanks again to both of you. i too find giving crits a difficult thing - so reading here at DPR is an huge education.
bracket 17-May-2004 16:15
I think the contrast between the joyful colors of the clothing and the thoughtful/sad expression in the face adds to the emotions conveyed by the picture. Well done.

bracket
niamh 17-May-2004 08:06
Hi, I love the colours and detail in this one. Only for me one thing detracts from the image: it needed your explanation to really get the point across. I think this would work better for me if the crop was not as tight on the face so that the background/context could be seen. As it is, potentially it could be someone looking down to tie a shoe lace or feed the pigeons... well, not quite... but you know what I mean...? However technically it's a fantastic shot, well framed and composed, sharp, perfectly exposed and as I said full of colour. I'm sure many people will disagree with me and feel it works perfectly for them as is, so perhaps it's just me. ;) Great shot.

niamh
Konica Minolta Users16-May-2004 22:16
g'day claudio - when it comes to social commentary u can count on me ;-) yes; in context it says something (perhaps alot?).
Claudio Gatti16-May-2004 19:51
Hi Adrianox,

I knew someone would find a why to "reflect on the state of the world", and I'm glad you did. Very good portrait. Knowing the context where this image was taken makes this image so much more powerful.. Photoghrapically I like the composition very much and the splash of color on the corner. Congratulation!

Claudio
Konica Minolta Users15-May-2004 22:42
thanx heaps bruce - of the 50 images i took at this event today, this one spoke to me most; the composition was totally uncharacteristic of what i usually would do. one can only guess at what she is reflecting on. adrianox
Bruce T Jones15-May-2004 22:00
Fantastic composition! The orientation of her head makes this a show-stopper. I just learned A LOT about composing from this pic. A light when on. Seriously. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

-- Bruce