eddy ...like in the river Saying good-by

Beautiful commentary on your comments Juan. I should have known that you were a poet too. Hey...so can you help me write a blasted artists statement???? Oh...did I confuse photography with art again? I meant...a work statement (>8

I was thinking about titles. If you called it "Love" it would evoke some of the same stirring qualities we like in a document of one's life- which you are sharing. Private moments that can resonate with others is what photography has meant to me. It is pushing away the objective analysis and getting into a story of imagination and empathy. We all have moments when the love gets bared for the world. Techincal questions are irrelevant, although it is certainly a good choice for a monochrome work. I write again because I looked again and I still am drawn to the subject and the couple both. I wish you well in your personal odyssey, Juan. gs

Thanks Gerry..."Love" would have been a good title as well...for sure! I appreciate that you enjoy this as much as I do...The title thing really gets many folk's panties twisted up...maybe I photograph beacuse I can't paint...maybe I like to title my images because I am not a writer...Since I print many of my images... my feeling towards the piece IMO needs to be honored with a name...many times I have wondered why someone had titled an image as they had...usually I shrug my shoulders and give it my own title...Nothing wrong with a title like..."untitled # 48596" just seems a little impersonal or unfinished to me...How can a person spend so much time pre-conceptualizing/ visualizing an image and not give it a title? I guess that's the beauty of art...we all do it differently...at the time of this photo...we were saying good by and appreciating our years of friendship and loyalty to each other...I have sadness for those who do not get the chance to experience this bond... on the other hand it's probably a whole lot easier to say Good By for them. Thanks so much for your suggestions and warm thoughts...juan

A Poetic image!!! The title should be " It is hard to see you off !"

This is an example of why you're one of my favorite photogs on this site. I love your images of your significant other they show your immense love for her. :)

Excellent shot ... Very good B&W... lovely.

I found it interesting that I could not tell who in this photo was the one saying goodbye.

¡Tu trabajo es monumental! ¡es muy impresionante! ¡felicidades! 7/7

Lo tengo ya en mi imagenes favoritas! Saludos!

My friend Juan--- way to go! congrats on POW. Just imagine we knew each other when.... you have POW, I have an image published in May's Pop Photo Mag. :) Seriously, I adore this image, and think the affection displayed between your wife and the beautiful animal more than outweigh those aforementioned distractions. Congrats....LJ

The black by the dogs nose, the elbow, the forearm and top of their heads bring the viewer to their eyes, the heart of the picture. Wonderful capture. A great testimony to the gift dogs freely give to humans.

Very moving photo! So much emotion in it!!

Wow! Congratulations on the POW! A very powerful image indeed. First off, I am so sorry for your loss of Sadie. Our dogs and pets become very attached to us and fill our hearts with so much - - beyond words, unconditional love, respect and loyalty ... I believe it goes both ways. Second, thanks for sharing this special image with us - - it is absolutely amazing, especially in B&W. The love, joy, tears, pain and highest respect and honor shine through this image. Your two best friends. It is difficult to add to all that has been said above, but it is very clear that this image is worthy of a POW and to be placed in a gallery. We are dealing with our first dog, Lila, at present - - we have been blessed to have her for 16 years now. Highest regards and respect -- an absolutely amazing image Juan!

Juan,
Aesthetics aside...GREAt picture and it makes me want to ask who the lady is? Not only that but what a beautiful crafted black and white photo...mere words can't convey feeling evoked! Thanks for sharing!

...after spending hours of surfing the net today, I came across this moment and after sending this note, I have to quit, because I feel satisfied after seeing this moving work. This is what I call: "capture the moment". Thank you for sharing this sacred moment - now she's in my heart as well, where she can join my other sacred moments and good-by's!!!

Juan, congratulations on this image and POW. I was on the road, when this hit the bigtime, and just now found it. It's an emotional blockbuster as you know, and it kind of transcends the normal critique protocol. Wonderful work.

I have sat and stared at this photo for ages, you have brilliantly captured every raw emotion all of us have experienced in owning a pet and when we have that moment where we have to say goodbye. How blessed we all are to share our lives with these wonderful animals, may we be worthy of them. Thank you for sharing.

Ms. De Santa Anna...to rate your work ..would be like rating Picasso! This photograph has everything a photograph should have. technically brilliant. But the emotion..the connection..and how most everyone can relate to the very language

you are expressing here...that's devine! Your portfolio blew me away because even that showed your view on life..the beauty of life...from all angles. Your work leads the viewer to know you and love the person you really are. I've learned so much from you in 5 minutes...that's worth holding on to for a lifetime. I'm that moved.

 

thank you

Very strong..and sad!!

Juan,

 

thank you for taking this photograph and thank you for sharing it!