Both sides now

Not sure what to think, PT. As an image, I quite like it, there is good composition and DOF, and lots that is interesting, including a nice reflection. In terms of theme fit, it would work well for me untitled. One could easily imagine some kind of afterlife of parallel existance theme. Indeed, some of the toombs in the back look like hooded people. Perhaps I'm just thrown off by the title. Both sides NOW, makes me feel like I'm missing a "before" picture, where only one half of the grave was occupied. Sorry If I'm missing the point completely, cheers, Mark.

I'm guessing "the other half" is the spouse of the first person laid here.

It's an ok image (IMHO) but I would hope for something more dramatic.

A close crop from the corner comes to mind. Perhaps with better light so the headstone wasn't in shadow would have helped also.

I like the idea PT. Would love to see another try at this shot.

Chuck

This seems to be the grave of a couple, PT - "Mother" and "Father" - so a literal take unless the other half is some other form of existence you're projecting onto the scene. Good control of highlights, neat comp - but as with the others I'm not sure of theme aspect (and this is a perennial problem with the Conceptual folder.)

PT, I am not sure about the theme but can think of one interpretation that might work. The composition I think is a bit busy. I would suggest shallower depth of focus if your equipment allows that. The monotone conversion is good.

I don't see the theme fit here as was already mentioned, but as a composition it stands nicely, and I like the monotone execution.

I see loads of theme fit! The tomb for two partners - presumably both dead nowjudging by the flowers. Both "on the other side" of the line that divides life and death - perhaps one has just recently joined the other half there.

 

The composition is fine as it is and B&W a good choice here. My only thought would be that a strictly symmetrical composition might give a stronger theme fit (but that's not needed - for me it's strong enough).

 

I find these double tombs very sad - even more so when one side only is occupied, for the sense of loss seems greater somehow.

 

Well done PT.

 

Thanks. I am pleased Dominique sees the same as I did. In some cultures the husband and wife refer to each other as the "other half" and this is obviously a grave of a husband and wife (though i see the Mother and Father signs in the flower vases are not so clear on this small version.) Both sides now = now they have been together in life as well as together in death. Both sides of the tomb are now occupied, each side has flowers. Alpha & Omega.

Death being the other side of life, this is a good theme fit, PT. Good composition though I would like a bit more light on the headstone; perhaps it was intentionally dark to make one wonder who is buried here. B&W seems to be a good choice for this subject. Nice work.

I too saw the theme fit as 'the other half' of the person has now unfortunately joined the other half of the grave which seemed quite obvious to me even without the title. Since it does make us think about all the other things others've mentioned here, I see it is as a good theme fit and nice thinking, somewhat similar to the 'other halves' seen in the shopping window photo, albeit a graver (pun unintended) interpretation of a similar thought. Yes PT, 'Till death do us part' hasn't really happenned here in a way. I like the b&w conversion too with the slight tone.

 

As to the composition, the way it is now would be OK as a photo outside the theme but for the theme fit, I would've liked it to be taken closer with even lower down angle (if possible) with a little less environment than what is being shown now. You could've concentrated on just the two halves of the grave and the stone with just a little space around.

PT, after your explanation this makes sense. Well thought out. Thanks!