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November 11
November 11
quiet_observation


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Black & White III (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Location: New York City
Date: Nov 11, 2006
Date Uploaded: Nov 12, 2006

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Statistics
Place: 344 out of 424
Avg (all users): 5.0062
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 4.9806
Avg (non-participants): 5.0508
Views since voting: 705
Views during voting: 240
Votes: 162
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0


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11/20/2006 02:30:26 PM
That expression really says it all -- stunned and speechless.
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11/20/2006 11:13:20 AM
Definitely agree with the symbolic heft. Less sure about the specific interpretation or tale attached, but yes, the picture screams out to have its story told even though it doesn't tell us exactly what the story is.

One sure quality that this picture has, which I thought around half of the entries lacked, is that it is immensely better for being in black and white. Colour would subtract/distract from both the emotive human content and the geometric symbols of the sailors' suits.

Pleased to see it.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/17/2006 10:12:16 AM
Remarkable symbolic heft to this picture. The faceless sailors, facing into the past, where they have done their work to protect the society that this woman takes for granted. They do not seek her recognition, they are focused on their work. 7
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11/14/2006 04:01:30 PM
I like the juxtaposition of the sailors against your subject. She seems a little washed out while they appear sharp. I think your focal plane was just behind her. Great reflections in the windows. Good overall exposure with wide tonal range.
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11/14/2006 10:44:28 AM
Appeals well to emotions. Would like to see a bit more highlight on woman's face.
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11/13/2006 02:59:50 PM
Curious composition, good contrast, tonality and detail.
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11/13/2006 02:48:10 PM
Very nicely done, the contrast between her in the sailers including her walking in the opposite direction has a very good impact.
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