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  1. Just when I thought Timmy couldn't get any more derogatory, he now refers to the man in Alfs image as a carnival sideshow freak lol ..... I find it hard to believe that after every comment, every explanation, you still don't get it Timmy! You profess to be an intelligent man with talent, again, I find that hard to believe.... Timmy.... grab a dictionary and look up the word FICTION then perhaps you can finally grasp the concept of Alfs excellent POTW image :) You made the very grave mistake of jumping in with both feet and taking the moral high ground over the wrong doing of this man..... which, in actual fact you know nothing of this mans character whatsoever.....like us all!! Hopefully now you have finally grasped it and can appreciate the image for what it is and move on :)
  2. <p><strong>Fred G </strong>... I agree with you, probably wasn't the right thing to do, but I have to say it felt good putting Timmy in his place! :) </p> <p><strong>Gerry </strong>... Lol, no point in sugar coating things, I say it like it is! I'm glad someone else picked up on Timmys' anger issues! </p> <p><strong>Timmy </strong>... I've read every post in this thread and other than yours, I see no inane juvenile comebacks, only very valid points from talented and respected photographers. All people have tried to do here is explain to you how Alfs image and title came about, but all you seemed to have fixated on is the crutch and the notion that Alf has made the man in the image to be something he isn't.....making it your moral duty to bring it to the attention of anyone who cares to read your inane comments that Alf has in some way wronged this man.....tell me Timmy....do you KNOW this for definite?.... NO.... didn't think so! We can all make judgements, form opinions, express our point of view, however, none of us are in possession of the facts....not even you! The way you have repeatedly attempted to persecute Alf is bordering on obsessional and the only logical reason I can assume you have continued to do this, is jealousy, it's as plain as the apple in your mouth Timmy :) </p>
  3. Hi Alf I love this serene looking image, it's calming..... Looks to me like the "Audience" are giving you a standing ovation for this one! Excellent work Alf :)
  4. <p><strong>Tim</strong>...I have entered this conversation at a late stage so please forgive me. I have now read the previous posts and traced it back to Alf's stunning image that was discussed as the recipient of POTW. A great debate and a very well deserved accolade!</p> <p>To my mind the conversation has steered away from the "category" that Alf posted his image under, to the ethics of taking a photo of a handicapped person (even though it has never been determined, as far as I can see, that the person in the photograph is indeed even handicapped!) to a more recent remark in this thread that questions Alfs talent.</p> <p>Tim, some words of advice.....never judge a book by it's cover and we all know what assumption is huh!? </p> <p>Although I cannot be as articulate or as knowledgeable as <strong>Fred G</strong> in my response, I can, and do completely agree with his analysis of Alfs talent.</p> <p>I do feel it is only fair, that when someones talent is bought into question over a single photograph, then the bigger picture has to looked at, to get a better idea of their work and as a photographer. I have seen a lot of Alfs work on PN and have to say I am truly impressed with his work, so much so that I did a bit more research and discovered Alf has won several competitions, including a place in the Sony World Photographic awards..... two years running!</p> <p>In balance, I thought it was only fair to then take a look at the work of the person making the accusations and questioning the talent of another photographer....</p> <p><strong>Tim </strong>.... I am by no means an expert photographer, but then I don't think I need to be to express my likes, dislikes and opinions. Having looked through your Portfolio Tim, I'm left speechless, much like the other numerous viewers who may have paused to view your work and not commented. Your images left me unmoved and quite frankly bored. I see nothing among your images that has captured feeling, emotion, atmosphere or the imagination! Your obsession with yourself on the other hand, speaks volumes, it speaks of a self centered, egotistical bigot that can only inflate his own ego with so called comments from nameless faceless professors that told you that you have talent ..... I have news for you Timmy, they lied.....big time!</p> <p>My research also revealed that Alf took up photography some 6 years ago ..... seems like he has learned more in that time span than you have in a lifetime!</p> <p>I , and likely others in this forum would have a lot more respect for you if you didn't try to "big yourself up" with spurious claims of being talented, why not take a lesson from Alf and the greater part of the photographic community and let your images do the boasting!</p> <p>In the meantime Tim, keep mentioning Alfs name and his photo, although he appears already quite well known, I'm sure he will appreciate the further publicity :) </p> <p> </p>
  5. My above post was in paragraphs, however, PN has seen fit to clump it all together.... Thanks PN :)
  6. I have followed this debate with great interest, however, in my opinion ( to which everyone is entitled to :) ) I think this is an excellent image with an equally excellent title, simply because, when Alf first posted this image on PN for a Halloween competition, I immediately made a connection between the image, the title, and a game I used to play a lot on the Play station, called Resident Evil, to me the guy in this image reminds me of the walking dead characters in the video game. When Alf initially posted this image back in October 2013 his synopsis attached to the image said... "The poor guy looked like he had been in a road accident, the mark on his head was an open wound ... but.... he did look a bit spooky" ...... perfect for a Halloween subject! I do feel that if some of the people commenting here had gone back to the original posting, read the synopsis and the critiques that followed, then (albeit a pity) this debate wouldn't be as intense and on going as it currently is. Personally I see the image for what it is, which is, an aesthetically outstanding image. Alf has captured and created the perfect mood , with seemingly no intent whatsoever to cast aspersions on the individual in the photograph. The image, like the title, is subjective and open to interpretation, we all see, think, feel differently and that's a great thing, however, I think in this discussion some people have lost sight as to exactly what Alf was attempting ( or IMO succeeded ) to do when posting this image and giving it a title. Alf himself has stated the title came to him from a film and , the film being Resident Evil, which incidentally is based on the video game Resident Evil. Notwithstanding Alf's reluctance to approach the subject for the very valid reasons he has stated. Although it's possible I don't it's very think likely, that having taken the photo Alf was instantly inspired to name the image there and then or even 5 minutes after taking the shot, so to infer that any kind of permission should have been sought from the subject would not be logical. Anyway, just thought I'd put my "two penneth" worth in and close with these words.... Alf....as always, a visually superb image, LOVE the title ... keep them coming :)
  7. Hi Alf   I really love the B & W tones... The composition is most unusual and therefore most compelling...but the moody atmosphere that is accentuated by the mist is the key to this wonderful image.  The combination of sharp foreground detail that puts the viewer right on the spot and the aura of mystery that lays ahead is like an adventure waiting to happen!  Beautifully done Alf!  Thanks for sharing :)   warmest regards   Jacqueline
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    Brothers in Arms

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    More experimenting

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    Flower

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    Vince

    Exposure Date: 2013:08:25 10:56:40; Make: NIKON CORPORATION; Model: NIKON D90; ExposureTime: 1/160 s; FNumber: f/14; ISOSpeedRatings: 200; ExposureProgram: Aperture priority; ExposureBiasValue: 0/6; MeteringMode: Pattern; Flash: Flash did not fire; FocalLength: 300 mm; FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 450 mm; Software: PhotoScape;
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