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08/08/2007 04:34:24 PM |
| I like this shot a lot, very nicely done. Just enough ambiguity in the expression of the concept that what is being "let go" lends itself to multiple interpretations. |
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06/13/2007 02:48:02 AM |
Han,
The first time I REALLY took notice of the extent of your folio, was when we both asked the Femme's if they had a space on their team (GRIN - THANK GOD the Universe knew better!)
I wandered extensively into your (photographic) world and felt SO HONOURED to be sharing an experience with a photographer of your calibre.
What I love about you - is your diversity of images, but at the same time a certain style that can only be attributed to YOU!
I think I love your self portraits best - no-one really does them quite like you. It's the HONESTY in them that blows me away - I cannot imagine being as brave as that.
I love the hues you choose as well as the angles, but mostly I love watching you watch the world - it's SO refreshing and I can't pass up this chance to say - SO INSPIRING!
You shots themselves are AWESOME in their clarity and messages, but then you go one further and absolutely kick arse with processing - YOU ROCK!
I TRULY MEAN IT when I say 'it's an HONOUR' to be on your team - I think I'm still pinching myself that I've had the opportunity to get to know you - it's such an amazing experience for me!
I am grateful for the opportunity to express how I feel about you - it's heartfelt and sincere.
Lisa |
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06/12/2007 06:50:08 PM |
If I saw this photo again 80 years from now I would remember it. Even with my then 100 year old memory-lacking brain. It speaks straight to the heart of any human. The beautiful thing about art, especially yours, is that it can be interpreted many different ways. I interpret this very differently then Lentil. As opposed to it protraying letting go of all the negativity in our life, I see it as letting go of something BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING AND POSITIVE. The things that are hardest to let go of... your first love, your children when they grow up and move out, your dog that lived a long life and was your best friend that passed away, your passion that you had to give up because of an aquired disability. The bird cage is positioned right at your heart and this speaks to me... this represents the tough love and heartbreak that goes along with letting go. I first saw this picture a couple of months ago when I was going through my first heartache ever and it truly did help me to let go. And thats what your photos do Han. They stir up emotion and push for change!! And THAT is what makes an outstanding and unforgettable photographer. Without even looking in your profile, I could name off twenty images from heart that I can remember clearly. Because they deeply touched me. These include many of your husbands son... he seems like such an amazing child! And also, countless of your self portraits, as stated below, you are so good at portraying yourself in different ways, and as a frequent self-portraiter myself, I admire you for that. i can also vividly remember the pictures with the orange balloons and the other ones with the old birdcage. Lastly, I love looking at the photos of your art displays... that is such an inspiration, it motivates me to work hard at my art so that one day I too can be displayed in a museum, etc!
sooo, i guess what i am trying to say is...you rock.... HARD! |
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06/12/2007 06:19:39 PM |
this is THE most awesome image ...
i've just read thru wot tashy and lisa wrote and totally agree with everything they say ..
you ARE a gifted and extremely original and unique photographer/artist .. i've said similar things on your other images over time, and my opinion of your ability only grows with each passing moment ..
i reckon this particular image is just another fantastic and distinct han .. it has your style written all over it .. if it had been another person sitting in that chair, it would still be obvious that this is one of your images ... the black and white works soooooo well for you ...
i love the way you are able to translate wot's in your very imaginative mind into an amazing artwork ..
i just love the cage that isnt immediately obvious, well it wasnt to me .. (i love elements in an image that arent immediately obvious) .. and the way the birds are flying free .. this image says so much .. and i'm sure it would mean different things to different ppl ..
for me, this image gives a wonderful feeling of freedom and release .. we are all caged within our minds to a large extent and our soul confined within our bodies .. this image makes me think about the wonderful feeling of release and freedom i will feel when my soul is finally set free .. :):)xx
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06/12/2007 05:49:36 PM |
Han - This photo to me screams of something that the everyday person should really do. Just let it go. Let go of whats bothering you if it really isnt that important. (i am not very good at expressing myself through words so bear with me) Let go of the crap in your life, Let go of the negative.
Technically I think this is wonderful. Great lighting, love the black and white. I like how you think out photographs before you take them. I am the complete opposite.
Like Natasha said, I love how you include yourself in alot of your pics, I know that isnt a real easy thing to do. I applaud you for that. :)
Well done fellow Harajuku Girl :) |
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06/12/2007 05:43:43 PM |
Han, the thing I particularly love about your work is your creativity..you see the world in an artistic way, ways that move through time and space... i particularly like the way that you really can make a scene look like it would have been 4o years ago-your 60's pictures look so authentic...I think that you have a great talent for this.
One of your huge strengths (IMO) is the way you use yourself in so many ways in your pictures....you seem to really use photograhy as a way of expressing a personal journey and all the different sides to a personality....I admire how you are able to see a picture in your head and carry it out to perfection...your self portraits are like an insight into your world...
I have noticed that your processing is always spot on, you seem very able to use processing to help you tell a story, but without ever looking overly processed, I imagine that there is a thin line between overly processed and adding a "look" to an image....all your work seems to do this flawlessly! WOW!
OK-we said that we would try and add things for each of us to work on-Han this is so hard to suggest things for you....have you thought about trying types of photography that are outside of your style..for example architectural or candid? By no means do we need to do these things...but perhaps this is something to try?
Han-you have a very distinct style....it seems alternative (in a good quirky way), tells a story and a real expression of yourself and all the facets of yourself...your photgraphy is so original and passes through time and space....I love it!
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03/08/2007 08:29:50 PM |
| I love the idea! And the birds look just right, not anything about the copy-paste. |
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02/24/2007 07:51:53 AM |
| love your hair, cool concept |
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02/19/2007 06:24:44 AM |
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01/23/2007 06:38:49 AM |
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01/22/2007 01:20:35 AM |
| This is so crisp and fresh looking. Love your hair. I agree the birds are a bit distracting because they look so pasted. Maybe you could find other slightly bigger ones? |
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01/21/2007 11:32:41 PM |
| Very wonderful inspired work. Wow. |
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01/21/2007 06:44:42 PM |
| The imperfections do not bother me, in fact it is fabulously flawed and very eye catching. |
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01/21/2007 05:38:34 PM |
thanks all!
@ Puckzzz: the graphic aspect was what I had in mind. That way it might look like they've been copy-pasted, but I think it's hard to make birds on a white background look like they're not ;) |
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01/21/2007 02:56:48 PM |
Hmmm I'm not sure about this one Bite....although the idea is definately great I think the presentation could've been better.
I very much like the composition, look and feel to the photo, but what bothers me is the birds. They don't seem natural (and I know they're not :-P ) they seem a little too much copy and paste to me.
love your hair!! it looks great on you. |
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01/21/2007 02:51:26 PM |
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01/21/2007 02:45:34 PM |
| The dress almost looks like it's hanging in front of you, probably because of the curved wires from the cage, they sort of replicate the dress' straps. Beautiful concept, really well done. |
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01/21/2007 01:21:06 PM |
| That is AWESOME. I love the movement, diagonal line and high contrast. Excellent! |
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01/21/2007 01:12:47 PM |
| Wow, awesome shot, muts. Love it. One of your best shots. |
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