I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by mhoogendyk:
I understand now your intent. I think the title probably diverted us somewhat from what you were aiming for. "I wuz framed, I tell ya!" is normally taken by most people I know as being comedic (humorous, not even close to sarcastic) in nature, rather than being associated with the tragic nature of the events you want to portray. With that mindset established, evaluation of your image took a totally different path. Still, as I said before, I like the image.

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Comment by julianabanana:
The roofline, beat-up flag pole, and the odd weave of the flag did this one in. Could have been much better.

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by mhoogendyk: Wonderful image; nice thought; cutsey title. Framing though? Hmm... The hands are so much a part of the bars image-wise, that what I see is ALL frame and no image. Maybe if there was some kind of background indicative of a gulag or penal camp, maybe then it would have a foreground frame and background image and seem to qualify more for this challenge. That's just my humble opinion, and I could be wrong. Again, nice image. I really like the subdued lighting on the hands.

Because my "internal picture" of a cell window as seen from the outside involves a neutral-gray stone or concrete wall, I wanted to use the DPC page background to create (by implication) the edges of the "window," framing the arms and bars against the darker gray of what is supposed to be the back wall of the cell.

I was hoping the dark dark grays would symbolize the hoplessness of the imprisoned, and barrenness of their environment. I also needed to disguise the fact that my "prisoner" is only seven years old : )

Here's a couple of versions where I used exactly the same gray outside the image, but added a few details to make its purpose more obvious.

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Comment by LarsBone:
vote.

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Comment by markmyshots:
love the contrast. too bad there's a roof line in the pic

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Comment by KaBooM:
Here's a "same idea" Vote! :)

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by photom:
Good idea, nice title. Unfortunately the print is very muddy - no whites to be seen.

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by mhoogendyk:
Wonderful image; nice thought; cutsey title. Framing though? Hmm... The hands are so much a part of the bars image-wise, that what I see is ALL frame and no image. Maybe if there was some kind of background indicative of a gulag or penal camp, maybe then it would have a foreground frame and background image and seem to qualify more for this challenge. That's just my humble opinion, and I could be wrong. Again, nice image. I really like the subdued lighting on the hands.

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by Digital Grizzly:
although it is a serious picture, I love the humor that comes with it. hope you're fromed into the top percentile.

I Wuz Framed, I Tell Ya!
by GeneralE

Comment by kiwinick:
great shot simple in its composition but effective