What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by tome:
Like Michelle, I never thought this was yours. First, fantastic work, I think you have achieved exactly what you intended to and especially what the idea behind this challenge is (or as someone in the forums said, what it should be behind all challenges). I deeply admire the thought and effort you put in this image - compared to embarrassingly no effort I put in mine.
You certainly provoked reaction and divided opinions. I don't think the voters did this image the justice, not only in terms of placement but with all those 5s... I would expect more 1s and 10s :). Also - as inspiring this image is to me, so are the thoughts in the comments, especially Paul's. That is the direction I'd like to see DPC evolve in the future.
I hope you will share some more ideas at these fantastic locations you have at your disposal (we need more missile silos :))). Just please, wait till it gets a bit warmer :).
ETA: just realized that fotomann is right behind you with a good nakkie shot :)

Message edited by author 2011-04-16 04:44:49.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by colorcarnival:
lol ok first, I totally did not think this was your photo! Something very different about it compared to some of your other stuff. Second, you are a nut and have some crazy thing for extreme coldness and lol, what a way to do a nakkie SP. sorry can't stop laughing.

anywho, i like the symbolism and the deep thought that went into it. I did not catch that you were almost floating above the grass - very cool. I still don't think I get the gas mask, but it does stand out as a conversation piece.

I like the direction you are taking with putting in work to evoke emotion and commentary. Nice job :)

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by Melethia:
Thanks for sharing how you shot this - very eerie, very unsettling and disassociated, and the way you shot it really contributes to that very well. I like the thought that went into this as well. This location has such amazing possibilities! Just read Paul's comments - in a way the "unrealness" is what caught my attention. His suggestion would probably make for an equally interesting version of your vision.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by Paul:
OK - I really should make a comment here. First of all, let me say that I liked this enough to give it an 8.....

I think this is 'over-made'. There's no way I'd have thought this was a live scene. I had it down as novel use of a data projector, that shadow behind the case transecting the torso, letting the background show through created that impression. I read from your notes that you wanted create a disconnect between the figure and the scene - you've achieved that, no question, but I think it has been your undoing, the image ceases to offer a feeling of authenticity. This is a shame because, the scene, the idea, the message and the choices with coloration are all bang on.

Had you chosen to stand in the scene, without the camera rotation, I suspect you'd have had an different reception entirely. Your vision, commitment and talent are unquestionable; but you made a key choice here that has cost you much higher score overall.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by PGerst:
This was one of my top votes. Very nicely done.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by spiritualspatula:

Originally posted by Dennisheckman: Wow, what appears to be yet another composite image. I guess I could be wrong though, no don't think so.

Unfortunately for your pompous wording, yes, you are indeed wrong. My image was submitted and validated. Perhaps consider how shots of this sort are done- expanding your horizons may be well worth your time. I’m not particularly concerned with if people like my work, and I relish critical comments, but this is just obtuse.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by citymars:
Like a composite. Gasmasks + nudes = old hat, but this is still fun and intriguing, with color and interest to please, so... a high score from me.

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by Lydia:
Well... now this is weird. *sigh* I suppose then... it fits the challenge. LOL! (not voting)

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by npasel:
Good buy, thought provoking entry.

Turbulence
by spiritualspatula

Comment by colorcarnival:

Originally posted by puzzle: NO

See if you had gone with the treeline one, someone might have said "YES" :D