henk Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 <center> <img border=2 src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image- display?photo_id=1774503&size=lg"> </center> I have shot this image two weeks ago and i dont have a clue what he is pointing at his damn watch for. And now im looking at it again it, why is that guy scratching his neck? Its allmost getting to the point that im losing sleep over it..... Anyone care to help figuring this one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_.1 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Oh man...what are those beverages in the corner doing there? Who's drinking them? I wanna know! Is that a fridge too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 HEY.... is see at least tree legs behind the guy who is pointing, or am i just seeing things that arent there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
________1 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 There's three guys in the photo, but that's a GIRLS bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.m. Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Looks like a couple of sticks of dynamite by the door....maybe he's telling you how much time you have to run for cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd frederick Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 This is like one of those photos psychologists use to find out if we're crazy. Be careful what you say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers_. Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 It looks like one of those shots where photogs get a bad rep for dissing total strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m__toronto_ Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 theres 4 guys in the photo! see the guy leaning/sitting on the rail behind our watch pointing friend? the guy with the cane. it's like that hcb quiz, "how many sitting by the river having tea time". so what do i win henk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingell Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Nah--the guy's trying to figure out why they built the whole town with such a slant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_s. Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I think he's asking if you want to buy his watch ... but you alreaady bought one from the guy scratching his neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_barker Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Henk - I don't understand why you're having a problem with this. The one fellow is obviously saying, "Watch it, pal!" and the other is saying, "Street ohotographers - what a pain in the neck." (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_scecina2 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 The reflection in the window says "Super...." Super? Hmmm, Super. Oh pleeze...... Super WHAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I don't think he's scratching his neck. I think he's self-massaging to relieve a migraine headache. The other guy isn't pointing at his watch. On closer examination, I think the index finger is curled under with the other ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk_arts Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 if I am ever accused of having too much time on my hands, i'll make sure to point out this post... Is it me or is the neck scratching guy's right sandle larger than the left... actually i looked closer, are his toes painted black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Look closer. He isn't pointing to his watch, he's scratching his belly. The guy hidden behind him is scratching his groin. They all have fleas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yochin Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Yeah, What Rob said... That "thing" that looks like his right index finger is a pattern on that funky shirt or sweater that that old guy is wearing. The guy walking by is scratching his neck. There are two people behind the old guy with the funky shirt. There are two tall beer cans or spray cans or something on top of that stickered box attached to the wall. There are two pigeons or rock doves next to the door, I think. The old guy with the funky shirt is leaning on some pipe laden monstrosity with signs attached. The old guy with the funky shirt is looking at you because you're taking a picture of him. Oh, and there's a security camera pointing inside just inside that building there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Thanks ppl. I have examined the negative and it is indeed his funky shirt looking like a finger. The two people(one is black) behind him are talking about something and they were drinking beer(the cans). The man scratching his neck wears socks in his sandals.... Greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Henk, I have a few thoughts on improving this image with I've actualized above witht he help of Photoshop 7. Rotate CW 5 degrees then crop. Slight change in brightness (+1). Some details are lost, sadly, but the balance is better though not perfect. What do you think?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 I see now that the top left corner is a bit off. You can still crop more and get away with it. Note that cutting off the walking's guy's shoe does not hurt the overall image.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Alex, Thanks for the thoughtfull suggestion. I really should learn how to edit scanned images better.... At the moment i am trying to 'tune' an image according to its content. I do fail at this constantly, but sometimes it adds to the 'clarity' of an images content. I hope that in this way i can reduce darkroom time by scanning an image and editing it digitally to generate ideas for wet printing. Greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 A 'neat' version of the same image, without messing with the levels too much. I personally prefer the grindy version but i would be glad to hear what you think. My 'grind and grunch' edits get murdered on the critique forum, im kind of looking for how much people in general think is acceptable in this respect but seem to overdo it all the time. Any ideas? Greetings,<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Or maybe more like this one?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_hupp3 Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Todd, I'm really concerned about your response to this picture. You are showing obvious signs of paranoia. </kidding> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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