Photo Essay
by ubique

Comment:
Paul,

Your essays, photographs for that matter, always make me stop and think. You have a private guest house in the bush?

The snapshot is probably the most important photograph for most of us. Family, friends, and events that we didn’t seek out. It’s life unfolding while we’re making plans and go about our business. We might not remember the capture date but we know our outlook at the time.

For the analog snapshot, in particular the polaroid you mentioned, there is typically only one. We can make copies but there is only one original. It’s the photograph that’s been passed around and viewed by so many. The finger prints, rubbed edges, creases and maybe handwriting become a part of the photograph. It’s a fragile piece of our history. A matter of fact document.

All that being said, it’s just a photograph. Photographs are flat, silent, have no odor, and ignorant of everything outside the frame. The photographer, you in this case, knows so much more. It’s history now and can’t be recreated only interpreted.

Great essay!

IMG_7160-2
by Tiberius

Comment:
This is very nice! Just enough detail in the distance to complement the foreground patterns. Amazing how well that saddlebag is framed by the railing. Strong image that would work in b&w too.

concrete battle
by mariuca

Comment:
Excellent abstract! Underrated but you received some nice comments.

Classic Cross
by giantmike

Comment:
Attractive photograph of a scene few would appreciate. Retaining the color was a must. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Get Well Soon
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Congratulations! Worthy of 1st place IMO.

oldhouse_bw
by MadMan2k

Comment:
Coming back for a second look. Your image reminds me a photo essay I viewed a while back title "Alone Together". The old timber house/barn and tree fit together so nicely. I like the choices you have made as far as point of view and composition. All that being said, the presentation seems a little flat IMO. This is most obvious in the door opening which doesn't seem to have enough contrast. maybe this is unavoidable because of the lighting. If this location is convenient, I'd go back and try at a different time. There is a lot of potential here but the tones and lighting seem a little off.

secret lives
by mariuca

Comment:
A study in layers. Interesting how, as we move around this image, we feel different emotions. Fascinating! Thanks

can i come in now please?
by timfythetoo

Comment:
A little slice of reality. Very nice!

thrust
by jagar

Comment:
Like bookends observing the boys enthusiasm. Wonderful relationships in this image.

the telling of it
by jmritz

Comment:
The forgotten moments that surround us. Feel like I was there.