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12/01/2004 09:28:36 AM |
Again, another thank you to all of you that have replied since the challenge. Even if only one person understood what I was attempting to do, that would be enough for me to know I was on the right track. I appreciate all of your inputs, and would even say to those that wanted to do a daring picture to do it. This site is not only about ribbons, but about growing as a photographer to meet challenges by using your imagination, talent, and eye for several situations...Dare to be different crowd!
Thank you all!! |
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12/01/2004 04:44:54 AM |
I don't think the focus is on the belt... so small hard to see really.
Well you are right art is not only about showing what people like. Don't worry recently I read about a photographer that showed gays in his shots. This man is a famous approved artist and well people came to see his work, but many didn't like it. The fact remains they did come to watch. Afterwards the authority banned his work in this gallery - not exactely sure what the story really was but the trick is to do what you want to and don't let other people "bend" you.
I however chose another path :) First I want to get to know the tool "photography" so that one day I will be well equiped to show what I want no show :)
Cheers. Good work. |
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12/01/2004 04:32:04 AM |
I love your atitude. I wanted to do something simillar but I was not sure if my shot would have been understood. I am not aware of what church problems are there in America or Asia :)
I wanted to show that the church forbids contraception ( is this the word? :P ) The idea was to place a shot of a priest in a frame and a condom leaning over it :). I gave the shot an 8 because I liked the way it was made, but I don't like the connection that the act it depicts is any kind of authority. Not to me. It's brutality and worse. No human should live through something like this. |
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12/01/2004 02:31:40 AM |
| I really thought this photo was one of the most interesting of the bunch. Unfortunately the focus, as stated earlier, was not on the woman, but rather on the belt. Still, I think this deserved a better score (I rated it a 6). |
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12/01/2004 01:44:46 AM |
| This was by far the best and most evocative pic. in the challenge. You deserved better. |
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12/01/2004 01:35:12 AM |
| This photo is humiliating for all women |
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12/01/2004 01:32:12 AM |
| :( way underrated indeed... I don't agree that the focus should be on the belt, for the record. |
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12/01/2004 01:03:07 AM |
| Way underrated. Freaking basket cases on this site. |
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12/01/2004 12:53:07 AM |
| I think it's a real shame that this photo got all those ones, twos, and threes. The point of good photography is not always "feel good" images - sadly lost on so many here at DPC. This should have been a top 10 in my book. |
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12/01/2004 12:20:40 AM |
| First off let me thank those that supplied a useful comment as opposed to the Beavis and Butthead comment of "this sucks". I appreciated that. Secondly, I am glad that this raised such a conversation piece, as that was what was intended. I wanted to portray what man has done physically in the past to hold down women, and what they do today mentally to maintain that power. For those that got defensive about it, you missed the boat. I gave me in this photo...This, unfortunately is how my childhood was with regards to male authority. I believe that because of this, I was able to share myself. I didn't care how well I did in this challenge, and that was never the point. The point was to reflect my life. I am happy to say that I don't follow these traits, but it still does occur. Anyway, look for more daring photos to come out of me, as I am not afraid to push the emotions. Photography is personal for me and not just an aesthetic entity for the sake of a ribbon. Art rarely is. Thanks again! |
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11/30/2004 06:51:34 PM |
| Damn! This evokes an emotion...that's for sure. I think a tad more contrast would help. I like that it is rendered in black and white. Powerful illustration! [I hope it's an photographic illustration! :::shudder::] |
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11/30/2004 04:27:09 PM |
| 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. |
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11/30/2004 01:14:55 PM |
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11/30/2004 11:21:36 AM |
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11/30/2004 02:02:53 AM |
| Same message could've been setup many different ways - this is not bad. A little dark, but maybe that adds to the drama. |
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11/29/2004 01:52:30 PM |
| 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 |
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11/29/2004 01:22:32 PM |
Did You try adding noise...?
Congrats ...for the picture |
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11/29/2004 12:53:19 PM |
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...
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11/29/2004 12:20:55 PM |
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11/28/2004 09:47:21 AM |
| 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! |
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11/28/2004 01:45:56 AM |
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11/28/2004 01:20:25 AM |
| 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. |
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11/26/2004 03:51:22 PM |
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11/26/2004 01:04:29 PM |
| Way too dramatic. The belt should be the focus of the picture. |
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11/25/2004 07:50:04 PM |
| very emotional picture, difrenent and heartbraking with a message...a 9 :) one of 3! :D |
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11/25/2004 01:08:50 PM |
| I like this one, but I think it would have been much stronger if the focus were on the hand since the theme is authority. |
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11/25/2004 06:14:54 AM |
That's not authority that's a terrible thing to do but certainly not authority!
A very brave entry. |
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11/25/2004 04:48:38 AM |
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11/25/2004 12:23:44 AM |
| 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. |
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11/24/2004 08:09:23 PM |
| Very strong message here. I like it. Only thing I would have done was brought up the brightness just a tad on the woman. Not much though... you still want to keep the 'dark' mood in there. Very good choice on focusing sharp on the woman. 8 |
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11/24/2004 05:16:27 PM |
wow, that takes some nerve to post a photo like this in a challenge.
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11/24/2004 01:37:05 PM |
I'd have given it a different title. But that's not so important. The composition is nice, I feel like the watcher of that scenery, which makes me feel unconfortable, and that's the best part of this picture. The woman crouches in a corner, clearly tries to protect herself, and the way the man holds the belt clearly shows his intentions.
A bit mor light would have made the details come out nicer. The guy's hand is either too blurred or not blurred enough. The crop is perfect. You might have taken te picture in the other side of the corridor. Having the doorknob in it would have brought in an additional element: a possibility (the only one) to get away. |
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11/24/2004 01:28:15 PM |
| Really powerful image. I don't like looking at it, but that makes it good and effective. As for the technical merits, I think it could have used some levels/contrast adjustments as it looks a little muddy to me. 9 |
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11/24/2004 12:03:53 PM |
| The shot made me cringe due to the content. I like the composition and the out of focus belt works for me. |
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11/24/2004 11:51:48 AM |
| Excellent composition and very good execution. Original approach too. |
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11/24/2004 09:24:03 AM |
| Some men's... over some women. Sad but true. |
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11/24/2004 07:26:19 AM |
powerful and upsetting image
may have been more dynamic if the focus was on the hand/belt |
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11/24/2004 05:39:10 AM |
Shouldn't this say 'Morons imposed authority ....' ?
An image which certainly provokes a reaction and is therefore good.
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11/24/2004 03:23:40 AM |
| Disturbing shot... Very heavy and daring. I'm wondering if it would've been bette to focus on the belt (tool of authority) rather than the victim. Not enough contrast to my taste but a nice (if I could say so) composition. |
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11/24/2004 03:17:40 AM |
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11/24/2004 01:57:13 AM |
| i don't really see this as authority. vicious, sick, brutish--that's what comes to mind for me. |
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11/24/2004 01:11:38 AM |
Sad.
Composition is good. The lighting is not. I would suggest shining a light over cowering woman as the focus is there. |
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11/24/2004 12:52:59 AM |
| Social commentary... ok. Stepping aside from that, the image has no sense of location or situation.. Without more of the context, the message flass a litle flat. technically, I think it's all right, but the tones are a little flat. I don't know, in this case, that black and white, without heaps more contrast, adds anything. |
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11/24/2004 12:37:24 AM |
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