backstage, waiting
by bspurgeon

Comment by sjhuls:
I adore this shot. DOF is excellent. What a great point of view.

anonymous
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Comment by Sunshine86:
love this, it doesn't follow all the rules, and it works very well for me. FAV

anonymous
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Comment by insteps:
Interesting shot and the tight crop works for me.

backstage, waiting
by bspurgeon

Comment by Tiny:
Nice ,nice ,nice.

Untitled
by bspurgeon

Comment by bspurgeon:
Wet mirror! I like that. This was from one of my first days with a pinhole. The failings appeal to me, one of which was my inability to get the shutter speed faster. The double image is chaotic and clearly unintentional, and for me, it oddly seemed correct, particularly because of the heavy contrast from the bright light.

Untitled
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Comment by mariuca:
Ben, this is an image I struggle with. It did not go beyond the effect in my opinion. It might be too vulnerable technically, thus stopping the viewer to go to the essence. The blur and movement and double image do not enhance the perception of the subject. It's just looking in a wet mirror.
I might soud harsh, but such happens with art works worth the second and third look. Art works that cannot be ignored and pierce the brain or the heart.

Message edited by author 2011-07-02 01:17:47.

the unwanted, feral boar
by bspurgeon

Comment by tanguera:
Ben, this is such an extraordinary image. Brutal and fascinating. Very "in your face" in every sense.

visions of perth
by bspurgeon

Comment by mgarsteck:
definitely an awesome shot. Bet Posthumous would like this.

vintage two
by bspurgeon

Comment by Revecca:
Adding this image to the Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV thread.

Lovely shot.

anonymous
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Comment by Jutilda:
I love that the curve of her frown mimics the arch of the rim of her hat.