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Challenge: Alone In A Crowd (Basic Editing)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ30
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Date: Nov 24, 2007
Aperture: 4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Black and White, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Nov 25, 2007

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Well, some people thought she wasn't in a crowd, and some people had a problem with the insinuation of the title, and some people thought the artwork was distracting.

My intention was to focus on the woman, who was alone in two ways: obviously walking alone, and dressed entirely differently than all the others at this art festival. I felt I showed enough other people to give the feeling of a crowded street.

I chose the title to let the viewer's mind go wherever it wanted: there are many things for sale in this photo. I thought the vendor leering at the woman would lead some people's minds to consider that she might be for sale.

I was probably asking too much of the voters by presenting them with a photo that has multiple layers and interpretations. They seem to prefer the obvious.

Statistics
Place: 76 out of 93
Avg (all users): 4.7778
Avg (commenters): 5.1429
Avg (participants): 4.7674
Avg (non-participants): 4.7797
Views since voting: 924
Views during voting: 446
Votes: 270
Comments: 18
Favorites: 0

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 12/22/2007 11:50:52 PM
I voted this a 5, Julianne. Here's why. First, I thought this looked like a pretty empty scene, actually not a crowded one. Second, her dead-center location kept drawing my attention away from all the interesting details in the rest of the frame. So the composition bothered me. Aside from the challenge theme, I think the contrast between her and others would've been stronger without the multiple themes: either the right side to contrast her and the guy or the left to contrast her and the other people. Finally, you've been here long enough to know how true it is that voters, on average, prefer the obvious.
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 12/06/2007 06:33:38 PM
This really looks like a voyeur to me. :) One thing I really enjoy about this shot, is the painting behind the man. It feels they are almost sneering at him. However, I am not sure your intention was the vendor or the girl. I am guessin the girl, but the title seems to indicate otherwise. Fun take nonetheless.
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 12/05/2007 08:12:49 AM
Nice job on the B&W Julianne. Great contrast.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/04/2007 06:47:42 PM
it seems the title insinuates she's a prostitute, I could be wrong. but she does seem alone in a crowd, and is being leered at by the guy in sandals.
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 12/04/2007 01:22:50 PM
nice b&w
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 12/03/2007 07:45:32 PM
Nice B&W. The wall and pictures??? on the left of your photograph is distracting.
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 12/02/2007 11:32:56 AM
she's not really IN a crowd.
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 11/29/2007 04:17:48 PM
A little vague as to who/what is alone for me. Is it the person on the chair behind the tree?
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 11/29/2007 01:10:47 PM
hahaha!!! good catch.
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 11/29/2007 09:51:43 AM
At first I didn't like the title. But then when you scan the photo and see the fellow who appears to be looking at the blonde it makes sense.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/29/2007 06:27:02 AM
Unclear subject. Who's suppose to be alone here?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/28/2007 11:54:41 PM
She is?
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 11/28/2007 09:56:22 PM
Technically fine, just doesn't really interest me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/28/2007 01:56:50 PM
very busy photograph
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 11/28/2007 01:13:08 PM
Not too much of a crowd...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/28/2007 01:09:04 PM
very nice
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 11/28/2007 02:12:23 AM
Not sure what this title is really saying about the subject....is my mind supposed to be in the gutter?
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 11/28/2007 12:48:02 AM
I'd ask How Much, but first I must ask "Are you a cop?" :P j/k j/k j/k
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