Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by citymars:
Remarkable. Grabs the challenge theme by the (thankfully not visible) balls. This would make a fantastic series. So powerful. OK, I'm probably going overboard, so I'll just vote.

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by mpeters:
I can see where my "American Dad" series could go if things don't improve! :)

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by Louis:
It's difficult to comment on, because I don't know what I am supposed to think. Are you evoking pathos? I have none. Are you warning me? I am unmoved. Am I meant to be shocked? I am a part-time naturist and I am not shocked by anyone's naked body. No, I don't know what to think. I *do* think it's not fine art, for me, anyway. Yes, fine art should be provocative, emotive, disturbing, or deep, or all of that, but the only sense I get from this is that the photographer tried too hard. Technically acceptable, but I want to know what you were thinking. I wanted to *feel* your photo. I can only look at it though, and I can't experience it.

Planet and Moon
by wheeledd

Comment by CCBrayn:
Such pleasing shapes an simple composition!

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by odriew:
WOW, bold and daring! I work in the hospital so this is not such an unusual sight for me. Great depiction of the harsh reality! 10

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by ThingFish:
I am sure you must be getting lots of comments both positive and negative. It is quite confrontational and in your face. Probably more so to some then to others depending on your comfort zone. It does not make for a very pretty picture of course. It raises quite a few questions. I presume it's your spouse or otherwise a very close relative because of the intimacy and total nudity (albeit quite decent) Did you consider having the subject wear something like a pair of underpants or perhaps draping a cloth of some kind over the more sensitive parts? What was the subjects view on all this and his feelings about having this photo of him gazed at by two hundred or more viewers? I take it it is not posed or faked and the person has a real age related condition. What is that condition? Is he receiving oxygen for a lung related issue?
And finally...can it be considered as art? I am sure some will say yes but I must be honest with you and say that I don't really know. It's more like a documentary type photo to me. It is certainly not a conventional art form if it can be described as art at all. It is very thought provoking though and it's an image that sticks in the mind. I guess in a way it confronts most of us with our own frailty and mortality. I am uncertain as to what score I should give this and therefore have decided to play it save and give it a 6.
You might want to check this link which describes a story and photo series which is quite similar in a way to what you presented us with here.
//stateoftheart.popphoto.com/blog/2007/07/a-photo-contest.html
And another rather bizarre form of art which asks the question "How do you critique a dying man’s art?"
//www.thedancecurrent.com/reviews.cfm?review_id=239

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by Ja-9:
for me this borders on tasteless, I have grown up in an Elderly Care facility and it just screams exploiting....I am overly sensitive to this...sorry

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by Stagolee:
well...what can I say ? After the initial reaction I have tried to look "into" this image but being unaware of the sunset series probably puts me at a disadvantage. Art is all about testing the boundaries and I think you have achieved that here; therefore I must score this entry high. You have now required me to research the “ sunset series” I hope that is not a bad thing or I may be back to review my scoreâ€Â¦..just kidding

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by RUEDISCHMUTZ:
I like, photo technic excellent, but I am not sure about Fine Arts, giving you an insecure 5.

Aging (from the Sunset Series)
by wheeledd

Comment by ursula:
A gutsy image, maybe framed (or cropped) just a little too close for comfort, but with a very contemporary message presented with great honesty. I like it.