Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by JPR:
terrific indeed. everything about this shot is interesting. great work on the processing too.

Message edited by author 2005-09-12 13:03:47.

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by dsa157:
I sat on this photo during the voting period, intending to come back to it because it struck me as a really terrific submission for the theme. I never got back to voting and I am sorry for that as this picture really moved me. The two people, sitting so close, but so disconnected from one another seems very sad to me. As you mention in your notes the two bats form a barrier between the two people and they both have expressions that say they'd rather be anywhere else but where they are sitting. The technical quality of the shot is OK, but the story is top notch. adding to my favorites.

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by Tammer:
For me, this has quite the social statement. Bumping up after second look. Good luck in the challenge. :-)

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by L1:
Visually thought-provoking and quite a contrast on many levels. The juxtaposition of the man of color, the white lady, the haves and the have nots, the youth and the aging, the directions in which they are looking (as well as the directions their lives have taken them)...they all come together nicely. Gotta wonder what those inflatable bats are for. I wish there was a tiny bit more room at the feet, but that's neither here nor there. Well done. :)

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by GolferDDS:
excellent capture. A very suggestive picture filled with implied meaning even down to the bats. This is one that can be examined and discussed for quite a while. There are so many contrasts to be seen, black;white, male;female, young;old, etc. etc. I have to give you a 10 on your observant eye and capturing the moment. Super!

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by Jutilda:
I love the urban quality of this. I don't think the "natural" contrast could have been any better and you created more by making it black and white.

Bad Boy
by dahkota

Comment by Toniann220:
Wow where was this ? love the hallway.. i have some pictures like this myself.. well done ..

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by Sherri1209:
I always love these type of shots. The only distraction is the woman seems to be a bit oof....regardless a really good job.

Separate Space
by dahkota

Comment by taterbug:
Excellant intrepretation on the challenge. High contrast on many levels. Really nice job. good dof and nice composition also.

Desolate & Lonely
by dahkota

Comment by ShannonLee:
amazing picture! i love the feeling it gives off!