For the life of the flesh is in the blood.

...Thank you for your comments.

Wow. That's definitely not an image that you come across often. Very original. I love the anonymity of both the patient and the doctors. -matt

Thank you very much Matt, it wasn't an easy photo to take. At this moment the surgery was almost over, and I felt a little sick from all the that had happened before this shot.

Even if the outcome is a happy one, blood is still blood.

Wonderful shot. Amazing composition for a moment such as this. And the baby? Yours?

Yes the baby is mine; she and the mother are doing great. Thank you Amy, for stopping by and comment.

Now here's an image that stops.

The way you used the lighting was a great work. Like the fact that those hand comes from the darkness, it's not only documentary image anymore, it's comes a piece of art with that technique. Colors also looks great and the red fits well with the black around it. not sure did you manipulated it but it certainly looks great.

PS: And gongratulation for you and your whole family for this event. Take care.

Juan;

 

This is an amazing photo on so many levels. The technique is flawless and the composition is strong. The way you have framed the hands coming out of the darkness, The glint on the stainless steel tools. That whiteness in the incision gives the appearance of light pouring out.

 

Beyond technique this is a powerful and compelling image, I actually shuddered when I first looked at this.

 

Equally impressive is your dedication in trying to capture the birth as it unfolded. I doubt I would be able to hold the camera, let alone do such a magnificent job of capturing the events.

Congratulations on all levels!

Tero, thank you very much; I'm really pleased to know that you've found this to be of your liking. I will tell you that I did not manipulate it, other than just slight color management, which I do to all my pictures; the trick not to trust the camera meter reading, and underexposed by one and a half steps, using to my advantage the huge difference between the lights in the operation room.

.....as you can imagine, I'm thrilled by this event; best Christmas present, ever!!

 

Gordon, it really wasn't a matter of holding the camera steady, but exactly the contrary, it was the camera holding me together; for if I hadn't had the camera, I just couldn't have been there for the whole thing.

Anyway, thank you for your comment, reading your reaction to it, really pleases me, as those are exactly my intentions with this photo.

 

Rembrandt would have paid anything to paint this modern day chiaroscuro.

Juan, this is really a reminder of Rembrandt painting.... you have well photographed the hands and tools that created the whole process . The dark surrounding accentuates the red flash and blood that are our physical being, but it has a strong spirite of our human mind's achievements. Hat of for photographing and sharing this series.

Juan, this photo is in a category of its own! Hats, coat and shoes of for this one!!!

Jack, thank you, yours is one of the best compliments this photo will ever receive; specially coming from you.

 

Pnina, I'm truly moved by both your comments on these pictures; to be honest, I debated with myself about uploading them in the site. I'm impressed by the comments they've attracted. Once again: thank you!

 

Nick, what can I say? I'm overwhelmed, thank you!

 

It is a beautiful image. Well, maybe beautiful is the wrong word, but it is remarkable and compelling. I like the color, the light, and the composition. Nicely done. Dan

First of all, congratulations on your new baby. This very intimate shot provides more information than most of us need (as you say, blood is blood) though I think I understand your motivation in posting it. Excellent exposure. Makes you feel you're right there. A little dizzy right now. Think I'll leave.the room. :-) Best, LM

Una excelente toma y exposicion,asi como un magnifico encuadre.El final de un magnifico principio.Espero que tu esposa tenga una pronta recuperacion.

 

Un cordial saludo -Tolo.

Hola Juan Carlos. Vaya foto! La exposicion esta muy bien resuelta ya que no es nada facil en esas condiciones de luz, tiene buena dosis de misterio.

 

Enhorabuena por esa paternidad. Cuando tu hijo vea esta foto de mayor, seguro que querra ser fotografo. Feliz Año Nuevo 2009 con mis mejores deseos para ti y tu familia. Abrazos.

wouw ! I admire Your strong concentration to deliver great images during this situation ! cheers Jana

a wonderful series. a process of new birth may be brutal, yet the most admirable thing. congratulation of the new birth, especially at the beginning of new year.

Muchas gracias por tus palabras. Pues sí, como ya te han dicho, a mí también me ha recordado a Rembrandt. Muy buena idea y muy buena imagen. Saludos cordiales, Juan Carlos.

Dan, thank you for your visit and comment, I must admit myself to be very attracted to it visually, but am unsure of calling it beautiful.

 

Len, thank you very much for your words. I just hope I haven't scare you away from my portfolio ;)

 

Tolo, muchas gracias. Me ha gustado mucho como lo llamaste, "El final de un magnifico principio." Mejor descripción no puede existir.

 

José Ángel, muchas gracias por la felicitación y buenos deseos. Si no le interesa la foto, por lo menos espero obtener de ella un buen: Hay Papá! que estabas pensando, cuando la tomaste?.......solo espero que para entonces, y tenga la respuesta a esa pregunta. ;)

 

Jana, thank you, that's quite a compliment.

 

Fly, thank you. This is indeed the best New Year present I will ever have...A new child!

 

Marta, yo soy el que esta profundamente agradecido, muchas gracias por tu visita y comentarios.

 

Excellent composition, very good idea! Compliments!! Warm regards.

witnessing the same event 25 and 19 years ago i find myself again, glued to this image. though with the dark background, blood and concentrated light, the feel of the image is very ire. nevertheless it is an excellent capture!

The lighting is very dramatic and you have really focused the eye on what is happening here. I don't know how you COULD do it, but you pulled it off. Be careful someone in the hospital doesn't put you in charge of ALL surgery images.

 

You say that the camera helped you through this episode (more or less) and while that makes sense, we cannot underestimate the level of skill it took to make such expert use of your crutch.

 

 

Congratulations.

Michael, thank you for your compliments, I really appreciate them.

 

Dror, Ire is indeed the right word to describe this scene...and somehow the feeling of seeing your wife being cut open. I can tell you that event though it's been over 2 months and 6 days already, the feeing of awe and love is as strong as the moment itself. But who's counting, right?

 

Drew, to be honest, I was a little surprised myself; it came out better than I expected. Thank you for visiting and comment on this one.

 

George, you're quite right, guts and technique made this one....oh yes, and the pregnant wife too. Let's not forget about the gutsiest person in the room; and she even went in there with out a camera. Talk about courage!

 

Thank you all for your fantastic comments, I'm really humbled by your attention and heartfelt words.