clifflynch 0 Posted July 26, 2004 Speaks volumes! I have long wanted such a tattoo (though I'll likely never go through with it) as my own little protestation against the erosion of our freedom accompanied with the increase in what I refer to as "unaccountable accountability." Who watches the watchers? Why do you want to know? You must be a terrorist! Now watch this drive... Link to comment
peter_jones16 0 Posted July 26, 2004 This is just great! A poignant image for our times. Does she really have a tattoo like that, or was it drawn for the image? Link to comment
stewdbaker 0 Posted July 26, 2004 This image gives me the creeps! I am just glad it is not on her forehead! I rated you a 666 . . . oh, oh, I am sorry, I mean 6/6 :-) Link to comment
paul jaruszewski - www.mel 0 Posted July 26, 2004 The barcode was printed on a clear sticker and removed like a bandaid. Ouch. Paul Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 26, 2004 One of the most "original" shots I"ve ever seen on this site. A look into the future aye? 6/7, I love it! Link to comment
alec_holst 0 Posted July 26, 2004 wow. a very strong image. really relates to all the "horor" stories of photographers getting asked for ID and therefore being "harrassed". great photo. Link to comment
paul jaruszewski - www.mel 0 Posted July 26, 2004 Yani V Luva - I understand a 4 in aesthetics, but a 3 for originality? You must travel in different circles if you have seen this image before. Can you share with me a link to a similar imgage? - Paul Link to comment
cappoldt 0 Posted July 26, 2004 Very creative, and a hot topic - kudos for originality - I almost envision this a Time Maghazine cover. Link to comment
edwin_mendoza 0 Posted July 26, 2004 We are almost getting to this.Probably in our lifetime. Good Pic. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted July 26, 2004 since you asked: originality (can be good or bad) has little to do with uniqueness but much to do with execution of the raw idea; and this is poorly executed and rather gimmicky. as such, I was generous, because I should have scored this 2-3. it lacks subtlety and comes off as overkill. the banding should be contoured and textured to the skin and the red laser glow very much dimmer. luvya! Link to comment
larry_heath1 0 Posted July 26, 2004 May not be suttle, but it sure does speak volumes. The people at buzzflash.com I am sure would love to see this photo. Link to comment
paul jaruszewski - www.mel 0 Posted July 27, 2004 Your comment that the photo lacks subtlety and comes off as overkill tells me that my image had the effect that it was intended to have. I appreciate the compliment. Thanks. The bar code was placed on the skin and not as flat as I wanted, but round neck, flat sticker and a daughter that didn't want to pose in the first place made this a one session effort. Can't argue that point one iota. Thanks for taking time to offer written comment. Paul Link to comment
tabb 4 Posted July 27, 2004 Just to add to the originality discussion, I have seen this type of image(although I can't produce evidence) never in reference so specifically to Homeland security though. But I do have a friend who has a barcode w/ his SSN underneath tatooed on his shoulder. And I actually saw a tatoo in my neighborhood in just about this location on a kid with spikey hair and lots of leather clothing. I assume in a similar sort of protest. I do feel as though I have seen this in the media before...I want to say on the 1980's TV series Max Headroom imagery like this was used. Here are some links to blogs that refer to folks that have this very tatoo:http://www.antipixel.com/blog/archives/2003/06/30/barcode_tattoo.html http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A40716/tatmyfn7.html Read this last one, apparently the pop star Pink has a barcode on her neck: http://talk.livedaily.com/archive/index.php/t-327999.html Link to comment
believe in love 0 Posted July 29, 2004 Since you know so much about what is or what isn't great photography Yani, perhaps you should display some of your photographs so we may bask in your glory. I especially love when people rate photos I havn't put up for critique. Thanks again! Link to comment
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