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Interesting scene that has been set up here. I like how the lady is blurred out as she walks away into the distance into the light, while he's left in the dark (or partially so).

Very suggestive and nicely composed. I wish that his attire was more "prisoner", as this looks pretty fashionable for someone in lock-down.

 

Very effective expression on his face too--as if he can't bear to take another look......cc

Wow - this is a great story picture. The sexy prison guard that has just walked away from a "interogation". The lighting is superb and fits the institutional look perfectly. I don't get the patch on the guy's shoulder. Where in the world did you manage to take this shot?

Sorry I dont have a comment but I wanted to tell you I really like this shot, I will check back to see the answers to some of the other posts

 

great work

Thomas, it's interesting, I was thinking she was just a regular visitor dressed sexy. But now revisiting the image, I see the stick in her hand. Of course she could just be an aggressive visitor in a low security prison. But then I don't buy that either.

The patch on the guy's arm... It is a Police uniform. Don't ask me what this patch means, but I believe I have seen it before. The photo was shot in the old Chicago Police Headquarters on South State street. The Building is now gone. I was the last to go inside and photograph the place.

hi all. just to clarify, that patch is the flag of chicago. brilliant photos, by the way. i have lurked for some time, chris, and enjoy your shots.

Chris, I think this is interesting. I like a story with open interpretations. On an asthetic level, it pleases me...the positioning of the figures, DOF, bars in foreground, lighting. So cool...

yeah on all levels its fulfilling. nice one chris

very cool shot

I don't believe it! This is so nice! Many of your photos are my favorites. Regards, Daniel

Bloody refreshing shot. Nice after all the pretty pictures (mine included).

Great! When you have a great shot like this one, you look at it until something starts bothering you. I wonder if it bothers you that the camera was just slightly dutched to the right? I still give you my highest ratings.

the colors are ugly, the guy in the uniform looks like a bus driver, and the chick in the tight skirt is just a little bit contrived. the scene left me with no other questions than: what great intrigue am i missing?

Did you cross-process the film? I like the shot, especially the depth of field.

Jail Bait?

I really don't care if you get it or not. In fact if everyone would get this photo I would consider it a failure. If you think deep and long you might come to a conclusion that I have offended you... so if you do, sorry, but you had it coming ;)

you'll forgive my lack of depth as an artiste', rube that i am i detected no insult. i understand that your profound singular vision is only truly appreciated by a select discerning few, but my limited, proliterian aesthetic does allow me to recognize what an "almost" picture is. anything else on that roll?

Earth to John, take a look at his portfolio and then take a look at yours. See if you can then string together a few coherent thoughts and maybe learn something.

who said chris was a bad photographer and me so grand? i'll cop to mediocrity. i bow to his prowess. i don't think you have to be ansel adams to have an opinion. i was commenting on this particular photo which i thought got some undeserved raves. telling me i didn't get it is a gutsy condescension and presumes there was an "it" there, which might or might not exist if the guy in the foreground were an woeful inmate or a menacing guard and not a mannequin wearing a sky blue sharkskin bowling shirt. the contrast of colors ruins the shot, no matter how true they are. and hey, thanks for the advice on coherent thoughts! i learned a lot today!

Your welcome me lad!! Sometimes it takes a helping hand to set you on the straight and narrow path of enlightenment. Feel free to consult me anytime.

damn, bested by graciousness.

... and i'm not that mediocre! i'll show you ... i'll show everyone! as soon as i read this stinkin' manual.

Inspiration works every time, you just have to know what buttons to push.

A drammatic story here ! Well done.