A moment to be enjoyed by a spectator. Street photography rather than fine art. We can try to think of witty and/or profound thoughts from either of the figures as they contemplate each other. The difference in body mass is full of possibilities. We could do the same with the dog and its interest in the bones. The low angle chosen by the photographer helps us to see things from the dog's point of view.
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Once again, minniev has covered all the bases. I don't see it as clumsy either. B&W can usually benefit from a fine frame so the lighter tones don't run off into the surrounds.
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A few nights ago I watched an old movie with Tony Curtis as Houdini. Your image is disturbingly like the final scenes with Houdini in the water torture cabinet. It doesn't end well.
Even without the film, I think I'd have similar vibes from your photo. The bubbles and twisted features set the mood. There is a clear surface and the subject is below it. Disturbing but effective. -
Quite beautiful. i like the colours, patterns, movement small details in the photos individually and as a triptych. The arrangement of the three is takes us to the more vertical centre group. You might consider another version where the grass (wheat?) heads are all at the same size. ie., enlarge shots 2 and 3 a little and recrop them to equalize the grain head lengths with shot one. You would keep the same colors, lines and tripytch interaction while, I think, harmonizing the three shots together a little more.
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Thanks Mike,
Rich
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"Dreams of the Dodo"
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To be honest this pic didn't grab me at first, but reading some of the comments I saw it in another light. My mind actually imposed a face and life to the stick figure - the value of critique...
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One word - surreal
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A soft and breezy capture of a very delicate grass. Some fine strands even appear to be diffracting the light
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Chris there is quite a movement in my country for people to buy small country churches that have lost their congregation. So mostly they are maintained even if the inside becomes a dwelling. Thanks.
Linda there are plenty of tawny, plain white, or dour looking birds. It's that I am on the lookout for the pretty ones. Sometimes I envy the pics I see of other continent's birds. I am enthralled by the metallic green neck of the mallard duck for example.
I had a look at the church pic with a view to straightening but I feel it's at it's best angle. The floor level is basically horizontal in the pic and it's the ground that slopes away to the left. The leading verandah post is almost vertical and altering that makes the tree on the right lean even more to the left. Perhaps if my viewpoint was higher it would have looked better (I will remember to pack my stepladder next time 😁).They can be quite raucous, nearly as much as parrots and some of their calls even sound similar.
Thanks Minnie, it was indeed a fortunate capture. I was hoping the blooms would come out well but wasn't sure until I saw them on my computer.
Mike I did find a pic on the website of the overseeing parish. It was painted a darkish cream that wasn't too appealing. The new owners have given it a much better look. I have no idea about other maintenance other than to say I am pretty sure it is above flood level. Looking at the roof pitch suggests it does go back to colonial times but the tiles are definitely 50's or 60's.
SJ, so many times I don't really know how my pics might turn out until I get home. I think the colour of the sky really helped in this case. Which I can admit was more good luck than management. But I am starting to get a feel for how time of day and light impacts shots.
Thanks to all.
