"Remembrance of Things Past" by Marcel Proust
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Comment by herfotoman:
The subdued colours suit the old feel of the image. Nice ghosts and figures.

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Comment by shutterpuppy:
Love the light quality here.

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Comment by jagar:
Thought provoking image, just as we feel like the center of the universe, he looks at whoever is looking at him.

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Comment by pamb:
Terrific shadows, and great glowing light on the bird. I think I would have preferred the cloth go all the way to the right side (with maybe a graduated fade) than the curvature with the sharp contrast to black. I like how you've made it seem the bird object is watching over the cork, either like a parent over a child, or like a predator setting a trap!

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Comment by Erin_Clark_007:
Ooh, the shadows are lovely! The colors are outstanding as well.

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Comment by jnenvir:
The viewing angle is great. The lower right is a bit bright for my taste.

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Comment by tjbel05:
This is neat, Love the reflection.

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Comment by ubique:
I have imagined that she is crossing her eyes and poking her tongue out at him. I would if it were me. What could he do? Slap me with his velvet beret?

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Comment by bspurgeon:
Strong composition, riveting.

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Comment by tnun:
I get the feeling you have photographed the portrait or the man in the portrait just as sensitively as he was painted, if that makes any sense. And the viewer is riveted in amazement. Very powereful.