The Picture of Dorian Gray
by bdenny

Comment:

Originally posted by posthumous: Originally posted by purpleflutterby13: (heh, except why is the portrait so damn happy? I always imagined it as falling apart from all that sin and debauchery :p ) Yeah, I noticed the same thing. It's probably because, you know, most people smile in portaits!

Could be a sinful, debauched smile maybe? :)

e n t r a n c i n g
by Haneck

Comment:
Beautiful image! The shade of blue is very striking, and really works well with the selective desat.

Another Sleepless Night
by bdenny

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There's something nice and moody about this shot - it does seem to capture that frustrating, trapped feeling of insomnia (agh, can't sleep, grr, don't know what to do with myself, I'll try and close my eyes, nope, not working, argh!).
And I'm totally in favour of aesthetically pleasing male nudity :)

We've Both Changed...Only in Different Ways
by bdenny

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Good concept, badly executed. I like the composition, but the noise and lack of focus just kills the shot.

Third Time's the Charm
by bdenny

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Very emotive picture. I love the silhouettes! There's a lot happening in the background too - I particularly like the fountain :)

designing perfect lives
by bdenny

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Heh, what a cool idea :)

This is only marginally related, but I just read an article saying that the company which produces Prozac got a license to sell it as dog medicine, to treat 'separation anxiety' which occurs if the owners leave their pets by themselves for a long time. :) It's a strange world we live in.

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by bdenny

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My friend, you seem to be doomed to complex, misunderstood references.

I love the idea. The moody, slightly neurotic look (with the cigarettes added) is very much in keeping with your original source of inspiration. The grain and soft focus really add to it, and the light is just right too. And the selective desat is spot on for illustrating the concept. Mr Wilde would've been proud :)

(heh, except why is the portrait so damn happy? I always imagined it as falling apart from all that sin and debauchery :p )

Quiet Day at Lighthouse Lookout : Username: quiet_observation
by whiterook

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The edge of the car at the bottom gets on my nerves a bit, but other than that, there's something quite soothing and artistic about all the lines leading into the distance.

Mea Culpa
by RKT

Comment:
What a good concept! I did have to Google the title to find out what it means though, so anyone speed-voting might just flick past this.

Lantern Offerings in Honor of our Ancestors
by Kekiinani

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What a beautiful image! I love the colours. 8