This couple was totally unaware I ever took their photo. I had been standing on the dock taking some pictures of the sunset and was just leaving when they walked up. They asked if I was waiting for a boat. I said no, I was just leaving, so they walked down the gangway and sat on the end. I watched them as they sat there together watching the sun set. I'm guessing this was there afternoon ritual and have probably been doing it together for about 40 years. They hardly spoke a word to each other. They just sat there, together, totally at peace with one another. You could tell they've spent most of their lives together. It gave you the feeling that if anything ever happend to one of them, the other one would just die of a broken heart. The photo says it all.
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Thanks for the 8 Pat. And honestly, thanks for taking the time to comment also. As for people not wasting their time to be nasty, I think that's true most of the time although I have seen exceptions in other challenges. In this challenge however I agree commenters were trying to be helpful though I suspect the four people who voted this a 1 were not among the commenters. I have a tendancy to look at the persons portfolio before deciding whether or not to give creidence to there critique. Perhaps, as you suggest, I should pay more attention to how the non-artist percieves the work since, after all, they do account for the voting majority.
I gave this one an 8. The border didn't cause the score to be lower, there were just some very good photos in the contest and some were better than this one. I like it. When I looked at it the first time, I thought, oh, two peas in a pod. How they are sitting so close to each other suggests they are very intimate, they are almost crowded into the space. They must like each other a lot to be that close. The symetry works wonderfully also.
As far as the comments go, you would only be doing yourself a favor if you pay attention. People don't waste their time to be nasty. They, perhaps, want to be able to help you improve your skills. Try out the things they suggest instead of being defensive. The frame does look awkward.
To all the artists that were able to quickly recognize how the frame emphasized the symmetry of the image and then move on to view and evaluate the art, I thank you for your comments. To the rest of you that are still losing sleep at nights because the frame disturbed you, I apologize. And to those of you who voted this artwork a 1 or 2, may I suggest to you that you take up a different hobby which requires no creative thinking. Stamp collecting comes to mind.
And, after viewing the profiles of those that commented, I'm flattered that those who actually enjoyed this piece also have some of the best portfolios themselves (some even past challenge winners).
Now that I look at this more, I think it would have beneffited even greater from using the rule of thirds. Tilt that lens skyward a bit and put the couple in the bottom third of the photo to create a great effect. (Just trying to teach myself with your work here) I really do like the photo!
The white rails lead the viewer's eye right to the subjects and the texture of the walkway behind them contrasts nicely with the texture of the water in front. The overall image seems a bit blurry and I wish the man's jacket wasn't white. The gaudy frame actually works here.
Oh my god, the second great image I have seen in the last hour, and the second which has the worlds most awful border. Sorry, but this border is rank. It's way too thick, it's un even, it's colours don't compliment the image.
The image, is perfect (maybe a little bit out of focus) the red shirt really draws the eye, and the leading lines enhance that too. The subject has feeling and a certain warmth, even though it looks cold?!?
woudl be a 10, but an 8 becasue of the border. Nice image and good eye.
Good concept, but wish they were more connected with each other. Looks like they are each thinking about what could have been instead of what is. Top ten maybe.
Oh dear, I loved the thumbnail of this, but where has this huge border come from? Totally unnecessary, and has resulted in losing 2 points from me. The photo is much too small now. 6
This is a nice representation of the challenge. I like this very much. The focus is a wee bit soft and the colors a little flat. Still I think this is done very well and I like the frame. The perspective and frame draw the eye to the couple. NICE work!!!!!!
Greetings :) This is a beautiful photo. This photo is about love, and love is a major element of life :) I don't know anything abou tthese people, but the image seems to be telling me that they are enjoying an early morning sunrise on the beach together... sharing a moment... maybe sipping on a hot cup of coffee... silence... no discussion... just the pure enjoyment of each other's company at the beginning of a new day. Great work :) = 10
The symmetry of the photograph makes the image look peaceful. I also enjoy the conflicting colors of the white and red jacket and with the water in the background. Good photo!
Although I don't particularly care for the large grey frame, the picture itself is very well done. The railings lead the veiwer's eye to the two people very nicely.
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