The Secrecy of Shadows
by insteps

Comment by ubique:
More radical than the earlier essay 'Indifferent Sun'. This time the images seem like they are a deck of cards used for prophesy, like tarot cards. Probably prompted by the crop and the framing, but there's still something more symbolic in this set than was the case in 'Indifferent Sun.' Tarot-style cards was the very first thought I had this time; never occurred to me last time.

Some images have a strange ambivalence, where looked at one way the darkness is background, and then another way it's reversed and the light is the background. I think some are very interesting exercises in perception and negative space. The truck is a great example, with the 'city skyline' above it. But there's some element of that flip-flop perception in nearly all of them.

Always absorbing, and the interest rises with the increasing uncertainty. The last 3 are my favourites. No, last 4. Actually, it's the last 6. But to tell the whole truth and nothing but, the only ones that don't stab me with a sharp thrill are 3 & 6; the two featuring human figures. The rest is PMD (Photos of Mass Delight). Thank you.

The Secrecy of Shadows
by insteps

Comment by posthumous:
wow, you nailed your theme. this may be your best yet, which is saying something. the theme can be accused of cliche, but not your photos. they each feel like something I've never seen, and all of them expressing shadow in a different way.

In Comes Spring
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Comment by tnun:
most economical.

In Comes Spring
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Comment by 2mccs:
Oh, yes. That is nice. I forgot how much I love pinhole images. That would make a wonderful print.

Sunday's Best
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Comment by tnun:
Easter riches.

Sunday's Best
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Comment by Neat:
Loved this one!

Sunday's Best
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Comment by daisydavid:
Street from the 60's, all the right ingredients.

Sunday's Best
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Comment by bvy:
Best of show.

Sunday's Best
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Comment by vawendy:
This is the type of photo that I find interesting. I like that there's a story here, and you're just not sure what the story is. Her reaction intrigues and has you guessing.

Sunday's Best
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Comment by Giles:
the church of consumerism, no one can escape it touches everything and everyone. would she take the pepsi challenge? i hope the police in the background are wearing body cams dont want another Ferguson, Missouri!

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