Where To Go From Here? To escape to falsely greener pastures... or remain in the land of nothing. THAT is the question....

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

To escape to falsely greener pastures... or remain in the land of nothing.

THAT is the question....

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

Yes, one never knows what is just down the road. I like the b&w. That is different for your posts.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

I like the bottom shot.
The top two look to be tilted for no good reason and the figure in the image doesn't really pose a question or statement. Too big in the image and I get the impression he is trying to hide from the camera.
Whereas the bottom shot asks, where has he walked in those dusty boots?, what do those hands do for a living?, why is he sitting on the tracks?

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

lighthouse wrote:

I like the bottom shot.
The top two look to be tilted for no good reason and the figure in the image doesn't really pose a question or statement. Too big in the image and I get the impression he is trying to hide from the camera.
Whereas the bottom shot asks, where has he walked in those dusty boots?, what do those hands do for a living?, why is he sitting on the tracks?

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Interesting impression(s) and feedback.
Thanks! :)

(BTW: I like the tilt and it was deliberate. What I enjoy about your feedback is your p.o.v. as a viewer with nothing emotionally invested in the photo. Your comments help me understand that in this case... I've missed my mark entirely.)

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

Ol' Frank wrote:

Yes, one never knows what is just down the road. I like the b&w. That is different for your posts.

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:) Thank you.

Yep, I do B&W occasionally but have a LOT more to learn regarding the proper conversion. Since I don't have photoshop (and use LR-only) for processing... there is a lot to be desired, imo.

But when there is a mood to be set, I think the B&W helps.

gonate Loc: sacramento,calif

This picture does not fit the scene, Clean sox , clean pants , nice back pack , clean hat and shirt . dusty shoes that are in very good condition. but I like the photo.

briace Loc: liverpool uk

tilde531 wrote:

To escape to falsely greener pastures... or remain in the land of nothing.

THAT is the question....

class shots tilde531 :thumbup: :thumbup:

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

I agree, he looks like he has driven down from the city, got out of the BMW, slapped on a backpack and walked 100 metres along the track until you told him to sit.
What you really wanted for this shot was someone who looks like they slept under the bridge last night, and the night before etc.

gonate wrote:

This picture does not fit the scene, Clean sox , clean pants , nice back pack , clean hat and shirt . dusty shoes that are in very good condition. but I like the photo.

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

gonate wrote:

This picture does not fit the scene, Clean sox , clean pants , nice back pack , clean hat and shirt . dusty shoes that are in very good condition. but I like the photo.

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Ahhh! I take it you're looking for more of a "hobo" type look?
Interesting.

You make a great point regarding the boots and hat not looking dirty enough... but that's just it.

This is not a hobo, nor even a homeless person... but rather a hard-worked man in a situation where work is slowly fizzling out...contemplating whether or not to stick it out, or make his escape to "anywhere but here".

I thought the photos evoke a concept that is relatable to most anyone in any small town these days... or even that "Known vs UNknown" battle we all have inside us.

I've missed the mark... but as it was a spur-of-the-moment series, I know exactly what to do when I can style the shoot deliberately to translate my vision more appropriately.

Your comment is VERY helpful... thanks very much! :)

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

lighthouse wrote:

I agree, he looks like he has driven down from the city, got out of the BMW, slapped on a backpack and walked 100 metres along the track until you told him to sit.
What you really wanted for this shot was someone who looks like they slept under the bridge last night, and the night before etc.

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Wow.

Well I can assure you... NO BMW's or even a car at all... and VERY little besides a bicycle and the pack on his back, to his name.

Hmmm.
You're right about the energy of the photos though... he just didn't get with my program at all.

:thumbup:

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

briace wrote:

class shots tilde531 :thumbup: :thumbup:

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:) Thank you, briace

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the tracks.

John Lawrence

tilde531 wrote:

To escape to falsely greener pastures... or remain in the land of nothing.

THAT is the question....

In light of the fact you posted this series in the photo gallery and didn't invite criticism, I'm surprised by some of the comments. As long as these shots achieved your goal, they are good shots regardless of what anyone else thinks. It's like you put your best effort into preparing a meal and now everyone wants to criticize your cooking.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Maybe I misunderstood the combination of the title "Where to go from here" and the Photo Gallery instructions

"Photo Gallery Section
This section is for posting pictures you took. If you want to ask others to comment on your choice of subjects, composition, settings, show off your pictures to others, or ask for general critique, then please do so in the Photo Gallery section.
But if you need help with a specific issue, then please post in the Photo Analysis section........"

John Lawrence wrote:

In light of the fact you posted this series in the photo gallery and didn't invite criticism, I'm surprised by some of the comments. As long as these shots achieved your goal, they are good shots regardless of what anyone else thinks. It's like you put your best effort into preparing a meal and now everyone wants to criticize your cooking.

igh

tilde531 wrote:

To escape to falsely greener pastures... or remain in the land of nothing.

THAT is the question....

Knowing personally the photographer and her compassion for people the photographs express a lot of feeling. Also knowing the subject Theresa has portrayed him exactly as I know his circumstances and so have to say they are very emotive photographs. Thanks Theresa you did a great job! He had another 55 miles or so to ride that day, on a bicycle in the hot sun! You portrayed him well but not his misery. He will never show that side of himself!

Ian