street The Shadow

This is one of a series. I'd like to hear what this image says to you.

I like it. It's simple, classical, well composed.

Nice composition... Reminds me the words..."Objects in the mirror....".

Maybe something to do with double personality? What it says to the author, I would like to know

What you are saying is one way I would interpret this. I see this as a visual articulation of the darker side of ourselves that we prefer not to think about, dark thoughts which plague us, the bogeyman, etc.

I won't comment on the metaphysics of this, but the composition and tonality are great, Simple, stark, and strong. A very good shadow shot.

...you get that feeling that someone is following you...or watching you? Well...there you have it! Great shot! Was this something you just happened upon? I'm guessing that it was. If so, great timing...if not, still great timing!! The lines and texture of the wall behind him also add a lot to this shot.

Sure glad you commented on my photo so I could discover yours! Very talented!

How weird. To me it says everyone is not how you picture them. Someone on first view can look like a regular person walking down the st. but if you look closer they have a different personality, could scary and rough.

Very interesting; I like it. I suggest either bringing the highlights higher and the shadows darker, or only darkening (w/curves) the bottom shadow zone (i.e. Zone I & II together).

I loved this picture. I would love to make this shot. Great work.

Thanks for your comments about my pictures.

Hello Gordon.

 

Well observed. I love this one, and would like to see more of the series. I like the composition very much, especially how you have successfully utilised the "found" grid pattern on the wall, with respect to the placing of the figure, and where his shadow has fallen. You clearly pressed the shutter at the descisive moment (Bresson would have been proud!).

 

As to "what it says" to me: I suppose that it says something about the quiet, benign and often un-noticed power of our sun. The figure appears weak and pale compared to the darkness and enormity of his shadow; something that we can appreciate, but something that perhaps he does not?

 

I see this image as celebratory, not minatory!

 

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Regards, Nick.