The Shop is Closed (Rome 2009)

Thank you for your comments, critiques and suggestions, G.

Another great shot in your series of Rome. I like this one a lot too.

E' molto bella Giuseppe !!! Ciao, Antonio

minimal street photography at its best. Always you have a good story to tell and your tones are nice and clean. Inspiring - always!!!

best,

 

evan

I spotted this scene not far away from the "Spanish Steps" in Rome. It stroke me for its essential balance and narrative complexity. Tones and textures come out dramatically when you see it in larger size or printed. Grazie e ciao, Giuseppe

very good shot. compliments -koushik

Molto bella questa immagine, insolita "street photo" statica e pulita, ottimamente composta, bellissimi i toni b/n, ottimo lavoro Giuseppe!

Another outstanding example of your eye for composition.

tones and texture and above all the geometry of this composition attracts my attention but for me the main power of this shot is its narrative side, two people completely helpless and as if at a loss because their shop is closed. Another observation, filled with bitter irony, of human behaviour not only in the streets of Rome but, I suspect, in the streets of many other places of the world. Sincere compliments, best regards -wm

Great piece of work. Compliments and regards-Jim

Greetings from Haapsalu, Estonia. I think it's striking how the two persons are framed by different pairs of windows: he, the wealthy owner of Mercedes, has the more sculptured, more "exclusive" looking windows as BG, while the lady in rather everyday outfit is framed by more ordinary plain window frames. About the B&W quality I can't say much as I'm looking at this on a poor quality display. Frontal shooting angle is a no-brainer in this case, naturally expected from you. Kudos.

thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I am really pleased you appreciated this one. Thank you! In these troubled days I have not so much time and ease to reply as i would like, but your constant presence and your time are precious for this photographer. Thanks, Giuseppe

Giuseppe, no suggestions from me. This is excellent, I love it. All the best.

Giuseppe, I just discovered your portfolio through one of your comments to another's image. There are so many photos in your portfolio that I'm a bit overwhelmed, so I'll start with this one. I believe that candid captures are often the best. Here you saw and found this image that speaks of an empty loneliness of a place that was at one time filled with vitality. The body language of the two individuals is reflective of their background, waiting to be somewhere else. It's quite thought provoking in these economic times. The image is quite powerful and beautiful. David

Wow! What a great shot!

With regards.

an image that, if one is so inclined, is pregnant with symbolisms... a quiet cameo with stories to tell...

very nice! I like this clear composition.

WOW...very well seen and taken...you nailed it...great serendipity...works well in B&W!

Regards!

Milena

Great image in this time. Very nice. Regards. Jean-Marc

A set piece as rich as an opera.