Seven Sides of my wall
by ijerry

Comment by zeuszen:
This is the 157th image I viewed in this challenge. It is the first one, which caused me to spend a while looking, pondering, thinking, considering...

how a thing so apparently plain can stir things up. The photo, IMO, is an amusing and delightful commotion. The prospects of finding the undepicted seventh side of the wall within the visual confines of the picture are challenging indeed. Since there is little else in the way of an obvious subject to be had from it, the stimulus is real and effective.

The artless manner of the photograph and the lack of discernible evidence of post-processing is stark when compared to the considerable complexities posed by composing it. While the choice to centre the corner has resulted in an effective dynamic, the tonal balance over the full dimension of the picture, IMO, could be -and, for a photo which comes with such high demands, should be- better.

Since darker areas weigh more heavily within a composition, the lighter areas could be more expansive, which inevitably would make for an assymmetric composition. An assymetric composition, however, would also likely accrue the potential for a more abstracted order. This, to my sense of it, would be beneficial for the conceptual appreciation I derived from it.

I value this photograph for the uniqueness of the genre it represents and for the noetic adventure it invites. > 7

Seven Sides of my wall
by ijerry

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Weird abstract. Reminds me of one of those intersection with 7 streets intersecting in an accident trap. Nice capture of light, shadow and wall texture.

Seven Sides of my wall
by ijerry

Comment by DaisyGirl:
Interesting perspective that flows well and doesn't feel boxy despite the angles used. Color might have worked well with this shot as my eye is still looking for something more.

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by jbirkman:
This makes a powerful statement. I don't really care for the blurry forground and I think the image would have more impact if you could see the woman's face.

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by doctornick:
Yikes, very disturbing photo...powerful image of something that happens way too frequently in the world today. B & W adds to the atmosphere here. Well done. 10

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by greslizzz:
Did You try adding noise...?
Congrats ...for the picture

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by mfairbanks:
Wow, ballsy entry, but for some reason I have the feeling that DPC'ers are gonna be very unforgiving of your topic, hope I'm worng, but...

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by lwkimages:
I love where you placed the focus - on the woman cowering before the authority of her attacker. While the subdued lighting works here, I just wish it weren't quite so flat. Nice job!

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Disturbing photo. Dark cast adds to the mood. I hope this was a set shot, because domestic violence never conveys authority, it only conveys fear. Authority is never taken, only given.

Man's Imposed Authority over Women
by ijerry

Comment by KDO:
The angle and point of view certainly capture the feeling of the cowering woman. As a woman, I am uncomfortable staring down at the woman. I am sure that was intended. Since you are using it as a key element, I want to see the belt image tight and crisp. The woman should be even more out of focus because her abuser doesn't empathize with her pain. Since you are putting me in the position of abuser by your choice of point of view, I should see the woman as nonhuman as her abuser would. Daring photo. I appreciate your courage and your willingness to take a risk.