michael j hoffman
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Nice exposure balance between the interior and exterior of the bus. What were your settings? Seems like very subtle flash?
Michael J Hoffman
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You have a great ass!
You need to burn the lace on the right leg of the panties in order to recover some detail. Otherwise, flawless.
Michael J Hoffman
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As has been said, this is an eye catching image! While I feel that the nude female form has become trite (especially here on photo.net) this image would work much better had the model been nude. About two more exposures of the model coming closer to image center would have worked well, too. Still an outstanding image, as presented, though!
Michael J Hoffman
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Excellent POW selection! Props to the Elves, and congrats to Andi!
This image puts me in mind of a Hans Bellmer exhibit I saw at ICP nearly 10 years ago. His work, like this image, is, at one level, disturbingly captivating, and at another, just beautifully well-executed art. Fantastic image; 7/7.
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Excellent photograph! Like a few others have mentioned, this image calls to mind the evocation of a cinematic still from films of a by-gone era. Excellent use of depth-of-field and lighting. Its a perfect photograph.
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I like this photograph because the whole image is the main subject. There is not one part of the composition that could be taken away and still retain this scene's impact. This is a masterful use of composition, and it took the keenness of a lover's eye to see this about to unfold. The highlights on my monitor seem to be slightly hot, and the framed poster behind the lady being photographed at the cafe table competes with the entirety of this image for attention. Still, that could be just my monitor. By all accounts, an excellent photograph!
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Thank you for viewing this image. I'd enjoy reading your thoughts on it.
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This is one of the strongest photograpic compositions I've ever seen!
The placement of the woman on the right provides the viewer with the sense of isolation that old age can sometimes bring. The religious fresco directly over her shoulder indicates an awareness of mortality. The out-of-focus bride and groom contrast the beauty of the woman's youth with the current beauty of her solitude. The gentleman in the jacket direcly behind the woman seperates her nicely from the dark background. It is additionally helpful that the man is facing the same direction as the subjects in the painting.
Absolutely amazing!
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This image very much evokes Salvador Dali's famous painting! Nice work!
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"I certainly can't see mentioning it in the same breath as Eisenstadt's sailor, that was not set up and created, it was a real moment frozen in time."
Better check the story behind the Eisenstadt photo. The same pose was reportedly photographed several times until Eisenstadt was satisfied with the way all the elements came together to create the exact composition he wanted. The image was by no means spontaneous.
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I like this image!
This photograph draws on the strength of some notably famous images. Thoughts that this image immediately evokes are of Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like it Hot", Eisenstadt's sailor kissing the nurse in Times Square and vintage "See the USA in your Chevrolet" print ads.
Technically, the image is well executed. I like the vignetting effect. I would like the composition better if the girl were to the viewer's left of the car (it would give more of a thumbing-a-ride feel); still, even as presented, the composition is very strong. I, too, would have preferred to see the driver in the car.
I think the philosophical discussions of social propriety and racial mores of the bygone era are not really relevant to an image recently created. I choose to identify and learn from the problems of the past, then to assuage those issues by not incorporating old mistakes and predjudices into modern decisions and creative works. The past is best left there.
In this image, the photographer presents the gold ol' days in a light that is more inclusionary than historical fact would support. He used his artist's vision, and the creative license that comes with that, to depict a different time and place in a way that he would best like to imagine it to have been. The intent of this photo in no way seems to be an attempt to document how American society actually was in the 1940's.
Kudos to the photographer for seeing beyond the common vision. Sometimes, even hindsight ain't 20/20.
Great POW selection!
Michael J Hoffman
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Awesome image! Its been said before, but this really is street photography at its finest.
Tony, I think your explanation and impression of the subject matter is right on the money. I completely agree with everything you've said about this image. I think it was necessary to reinforce the fact that this image is unposed. But its time to shut up now, and let the image speak for itself. I mean that in the best possible and most respectful way. Let each viewer draw his/her own informed conclusion whatever it may be.
The image needs no further justification. It simply is.
Michael J Hoffman
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I would not have taken this photo. I would have refrained based on my own standard of ethics.
I also would not impose my standard of ethics on another - admittedly brilliant - photographer. There are images by Sally Mann, Weegee and Joel-Peter Witkin that I personally would not indulge as a photographer. However, the fact that I would not make these images does not make these images wrong to take. In fact, it is vital to the furtherance of artistic freedoms that some artists push the envelope of acceptability. I think many responders to this image are missing that very point.
You have raised great discussion and debate with this image. For that reason alone, this photo is a success, even if I don't like your decision to make it!
All of your images are fantastic. You truly are a gifted artist.
Michael J Hoffman
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Shades of Dorthea Lange. This photograph is extraordinary! -
I'm not sure what exactly is going on here, but it sure is interesting! I know the baby and Dave are two different people, but this image makes me think the baby is the one who says no. Grat image! -
The kid has a look as though he is observing the fruits of his own handiwork, even though I don't believe that to be true. Interesting composition! -
The parking meter serves as an interesting divider in many ways - between young and old, man and woman, light and dark. The music bridges the gap between the lady's youthful past and present circumstance. The whole image is about how this lady is now seperated from her youthful past. The composition and lighting combine perfectly to achieve a fantastic photograph!
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Tell Laura I love her.
Michael J Hoffman