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. I̢۪m 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

What We Bought
by spiritualspatula

Comment by BrennanOB:
I have an odd affinity for images that make me wonder WTF is going on here, and this one qualifies. I like the Andrew Wyeth-like dry brush look of the scene. My one issue is the amount of flash on the figure, it seems a bit too bright, making the already alien presence seem pasted in, as if he is not really part of the image. His posture, nakedness and gas mask already did the job of making him stand out, making him so bright was not really needed.

That said the potential story lines this brings up put it near the top at this point in the first pass of voting.