Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by tvsometime:
As to the inspiration, it seems to work very well as a representation of the book which is where the majority of images in this challenge fail. And I was enjoying this image very much at first glance until I realized the eyes were manipulated in post processing. Now all I see is this defect in an otherwise very well executed shot. I think her blankly staring eyes could have been a wonderfully natural effect. Regretably, my vote is only a 4 in this form.

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by bmartuch:
I love this. What a great shot and well processed.

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by RKT:
6...Its freaky, and kind of cool. But the eyes remind me of the whole werewolf/vampire thing that is so popular now. It would have been interesting to portray the "white blindness" of the afflicted. The B&W conversion has nice pop, and the rain is quite lovely.

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Comment by littlemav:
Ohhhhh.... I bet I know who's this is... Marget??? just Beee U T Full

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by Tiberius:
looks more horror. 6

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by Abra:
This image is amazing. I really like the B&W conversion, DoF and lighting. Those eyes are great an I particularly like the inclusion of rain. 9

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Comment by tanguera:
A palpable sense of movement.

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by lunachicken:
Lovely shot, and the tie to the story is strong. The model walking in the rain seemingly blind fits well. The tones are nice and I'm glad it's black and white. Not sure I'm ready to call it a classic, but I didn't mark it down for that. 7

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by see:
I an one of a few that have taken on the� Comment on every vote challenge�. I will post the score I gave you then try to explain my reasons for said vote. Hopefully nothing below will be taken personally, and maybe we can both learn from it..
Not knowing the book I did a wiki on it. Between your image and what I read on Wikipedia I feel the need to search out my next adventure. Thank you. BTW a score of 9.

Blindness - José Saramago
by Alex_Petrini

Comment by emoons:
I don't know anything about the book...

Freaky eyes. I like the composition and the lighting.

Gave it a 7