andrew_hopkins2

I fully appreciate that many people like this picture. However, it is counter productive if only people that like the picture comment. I chose to bring to the discussion of this picture a different perspective. T

As I said, there are many things to like about this picture, but for me, I find it too distracting and frustrating to see past all the PS to appreciate it

There are many things to like about this picture--and most people (everyone!) have said a great many positive things already. So instead of me adding to those, I will comment on what doesn’t appeal to me instead of waxed lyrical praise.

It looks very contrived, and stood out as that immediately (particularly the bloke, I can imagine something like this on a billboard though-very commercial), further emphasised by the sharp angle of view. It’s hard to see past the photoshopping which makes it more frustrating to look at. The stark split between B&W and colour down the centre of the frame is somewhat awkward to look at as well and adds to graphic art look of the picture. The woman is interesting though and goes a long way to helping this picture.