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by dustin03

Comment by reevey:
I don't see how this is seen as an image which is too graphic. It is an excellent composition with great use of focused/unfocused objects. It is not anywhere near as graphic as hannahfate said:
"It's like the difference between showing two people looking at each other passionately, and showing them actually having sex. It's something that is better implied than shown directly."
It has a great impact and tugs at the emotions, and a more subtle photo would have seen voters confused at the point of the picture. Surely this is real art, that it hits the emotions like it does?

Wrong Way to GO
by dustin03

Comment by underbyte:
a little dark...

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Comment by lcarterdavis:
Wow. This sure grabs you!
I like that the light is perfect for the shot. Not just backlighting for the sake of the challenge.
It's a hard subject, but really well done. gets my highest score so far.

Wrong Way to GO
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Comment by Blackdog:
A different way of looking at the use of photography to that which I'm used to but as an image its good. I would have just gone with the image of the hand myself, it could be quite strong on its own.

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Comment by Dr.Confuser:
I hate the subject, but i can't fault any detail in the photo. Tremendous emoptional impact. Among my top picks.

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Comment by hannafate:
The difficulty with imagery like this is that it can be TOO intense. It's like the difference between showing two people looking at each other passionately, and showing them actually having sex. It's something that is better implied than shown directly. The same thing, but with the hand alive, the person pushing around the pills (more of them) with a fingertip, would not only be more accesible, but would also have an element of suspense. The emotional content would still be there, but toned down enough to not shock a viewer into rejecting the image.

Strong emotional content is tricky to work with, you are setting yourself an admirable challenge.

Wrong Way to GO
by dustin03

Comment by ajschmidt:
A little to much CSI?

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Comment by aplasse:
the lighting looks like it's coming from above, not from behind

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Comment by 3DsArcher:
I would of prefered the pills & bottle to be in focus. I have seen another photograph in another challenge that has suicide in its composition or at least a reference to it. I hope your comments recieved aren't negative due to the content. Good one thinking outside the square & coming up with an image that tells a story.

University of Missouri: Jesse Hall
by dustin03

Comment by pmichaud:
GREAT capture!!! I doubt that many know how difficult it is to get such clarity in the lovely humidity which usually envelopes this campus. Wish I had made it through all the submissions for this challenge. You would have received a "10" from me. Brings back many happy memories of my years at Mizzou. Thanks for sharing.