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photokariangelComment by Jedusi: Really strong gritty shot - wonderful tensions between the portrayed innocence of girl & bear, against the bleak harsh surroundings - the personal against the impersonal, the tender against the overpowering, the relationship against the uncaring . . .
There is also an interesting dynamic in elevating the bear to a higher position than the girl, in that at that moment she appears to be more of a hand-maiden to the bear, rather than it, being a comfort, to her. It assumes a position of dominance in the shot through being elevated on it's throne, while she sits at it's side on the floor.
I think the shot could be interpreted in two completely different ways, either as the girl and the bear facing this bleak harsh overpowering surrounding - the organic against the inorganic - or as the girl and the bear in some lofty eyrie in a position of power and dominance looking out through a portal to what lies beyond. The bear with his throne, ring lighting, and hand maiden (or maybe Paw Maiden) elevating him to a position of power and authority.
This picture could create a thousand stories - excellent shot.
ps - I agree with Art though - whether this is Omnipotent Bear or not, he's not going to sit in
my chair
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