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February 4, 2004

It's a pity you cut the girl's head. The shadows make a very interesting effect.

February 4, 2004

Good pose!

November 14, 2003

After Michelles explanation I should refrain from adding anything, but I had already written this. Two more paragraphs wont do any harm.

If you follow the perspective lines (the floor geometrical shapes are perfect for that) they meet at the horizon, which is at the eye level (or lens level). So if, as is very likely, this was taken standing by a person of average high, everyone of similar high should have his/her eyes at or near horizon level (The conclusion from this exercise is the obvious one, I dont need to insist on that). Under the same assumptions the confessionaries look like many similar in catholic churches, and not the monstrous things portrayed here.

Leaving geometry aside, I think that the decision to reduce peoples sizes to increase the apparent size of the buildings can be criticized not just on account of its disregard for truth or reality but also on account of the rather dubious esthetic concept behind the idea.

The proportions of the building itself are probably not arbitrary, both in terms of the relationships among its parts, but also in relation to our own dimensions. Renaissance architects loved right proportions. A confessionary whose windows you cant reach is absurd and would make very difficult for the faithful to confess their sins. Disproportionate buildings sit more comfortably in entertainment parks or fairy tales than in Rome.

July 30, 2003

First I thought "too much empty space". Looking at the whole photo I think proportions are just right.

July 9, 2003

I like the fact that the background is recognizable but doesn't disturb the main subject. Very nice.

June 16, 2003

Looks like the engraving of an old naturalist. I especially like the upper half of the photo, the variety of greys and textures. On the other hand, without the wide space on the bottom half it would look to cluttered... Excellent