I can't quite remember how the cat got there, but he gets everywhere.
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I suppose, if one were to apply a literal explanation to the title, that the young, curious, hyper-active kitten represents the former self of whom the man is now but a shadow.
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Listen again. One Evening at the Close
Of Ramazán, ere the better Moon arose,
In that old Potter's Shop I stood alone
With the clay Population round in Rows.
And, strange to tell, among the Earthen Lot
Some could articulate, while others not:
And suddenly one more impatient cried --
'Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?'
(Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám)
I had intended to sit more still, but the cat disturbed me. I sort of chose the shot for the smile he brought forth.
I thought this was pretty cool and voted it fairly high. I was wondering though, who is the shadow and who is the former self? The four eyes on the cat definitely add interest.
From a personal preference position, I don't care for the motion blur or the cropping/missed portion of the head. The cat definitely adds to the composition, I like the sparkle in the eyes.....it's a pleasing all 'round composition.....good light and shadows.
Is this you? This is a way cool shot. I have that same problem with cats getting in the way, but I figure they're there for a reason. Besides, adds an interesting touch to this. I quite like it, actually. Quite like it a lot.
A very nice use of a longer-than-normal exposure. There is an interesting idea I learned from another photographer: he remarked that, since the invention of more sensitive film, all portraits are being photographed at exposures of 1/60s and faster, whereas before that, photographs were shot at much longer exposures. This way technology changed the way photo portraits are made. That photographer has a number of portraits photographed at exposure times of 1/2s and longer, with an interesting effect. The slight movements of the models add a unique degree of softness to the pictures, just like can be seen here, in the model's face.
In this photograph I don't like the blown white background, and the cat didn't quite turn out great IMO. But I'm giving this an 8 for the experiment.
this is a good shot but could have been that much better had it been sharp!....or maybe i lack imagination. also, there is some weird processing residue in his eyes which is a little distracting.
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