Just Walk on by?
Nov 10, 2013 09:46:04 #
London. Is this too contrasty and hard?, or does the harshness help the story? I have a less contrasty, softer, version I could post later but would like views on this one first.
Graham.
Graham.
Nov 10, 2013 10:03:22 #
This one is truly gritty for my tastes. I don't consider myself overly fastidious, but this affects me as "off-putting".
Nov 10, 2013 10:07:39 #
I like it, it's rather obvious that the lady has no intention of putting anything in his container.
Nov 10, 2013 10:12:38 #
I personally like high contrast, so I like this. I do think lightening the contrast will give it a softer feel.
A softer feel might lend me to feel more of an empathetic reaction. Maybe even a sympathetic feeling for the man as he's passed by unnoticed.
I guess it depends on what feeling you want to evoke. A this shot, with high contrast gives me a hard hit of the stark reality of life.
A softer feel might lend me to feel more of an empathetic reaction. Maybe even a sympathetic feeling for the man as he's passed by unnoticed.
I guess it depends on what feeling you want to evoke. A this shot, with high contrast gives me a hard hit of the stark reality of life.
Nov 10, 2013 10:47:27 #
Graham Smith wrote:
London. Is this too contrasty and hard?, or does the harshness help the story? I have a less contrasty, softer, version I could post later but would like views on this one first. Graham.
That's a toughie. I think I need to see the softer version. My instinct is that it does have too much contrast, but it's a very hard call. The story is SO there! You look at the expression on the woman's face and there is no question that she is walkin' on by at infantry pace. She will make NO eye contact, and in fact this guy irritates her because she's not made of money herself and works hard for it, so what's HIS problem? Meanwhile his body "english" (no pun intended—I don't know if you use that expression) is utterly defeated. He is slumped. His cup isn't even upright. He looks at her from the tops of his otherwise lowered eyes. He knows from her clenched-jaw expression and determined walk right down the middle that she has no intention of giving him an American nickel.
All that is instantly visible in the photograph. The original question, though, is does it have too much contrast. I think it does, but would love to see some variations.
Do I need to say that I think this is another stunning shot, Sensei?
Nov 10, 2013 11:00:00 #
Chuck, I think I'd like to hire you to write the backstory on all my future submissions. I appreciate your adoption of the title Sensei for Graham. Perhaps we can convince him to change his signon name.
Nov 10, 2013 11:00:14 #
I like it. I like the contrast and my eye is immediately drawn to the woman and her militant stance. But, on the other hand, it also makes me feel that if I were the person walking down this street, I would at least want to stop and sit for a chat with that fellow and his cup.
Nov 10, 2013 11:20:21 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Chuck, I think I'd like to hire you to write the backstory on all my future submissions. I appreciate your adoption of the title Sensei for Graham. Perhaps we can convince him to change his signon name.
Bob, I should have given you credit! :D But Graham has already told me that I make him cringe. He's a modest Sensei. :lol: He probably won't go for it. :roll:
Nov 10, 2013 11:33:28 #
I like the contrast and think it accentuates that this fellow's life is indeed "hard." Excellent presentation Graham. 8-)
Nov 10, 2013 11:43:22 #
This photo is hard hitting - I like the grittiness of it because it adds to the impact. I am not an expert but this really caught and held my attention just the way it is .
Nov 10, 2013 12:35:06 #
Graham Smith wrote:
London. Is this too contrasty and hard?, or does the harshness help the story? I have a less contrasty, softer, version I could post later but would like views on this one first.
Graham.
Graham.
I like the grit...and I think it supports the image
Nov 10, 2013 13:26:12 #
Chuck_893 wrote:
That's a toughie. I think I need to see the softer... (show quote)
This is another wonderful GS image. I appreciate everything that Chuck said. His perceptive, well-expressed comments are everything I could hope to say, and clarified my thoughts about the image. I would like to see the other version. The homeless man looks so gentle. A softer interpretation might help the viewer understand this scene even more, but I don't know. I hope you post the other version soon.
Nov 10, 2013 21:52:17 #
Graham Smith wrote:
London. Is this too contrasty and hard?, or does the harshness help the story? I have a less contrasty, softer, version I could post later but would like views on this one first.
Graham.
Graham.
Well Graham, your showing the harshness of the street and the people that are there. When I look at this image, I instantly get it. I don't have to wonder for one second what the picture is all about. Just my take! The sharpness and contrast finish it out!
Phil
Nov 10, 2013 22:32:25 #
Graham Smith wrote:
London. Is this too contrasty and hard?, or does the harshness help the story? I have a less contrasty, softer, version I could post later but would like views on this one first.
Graham.
Graham.
I agree, before making a decision I would like to see the softer version. But, alas, I do like this version. It appears to meet the scene with the grittyness and hardness depicted in the scene.
Nov 11, 2013 05:19:04 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
I don't need to see another differently treated image.
I want to judge this one as a stand alone. Its plenty strong enough to do that.
The grit works.
I'd crop the shadowy kid and the bloke behind him from it though to make the pic only about the two main characters.
I want to judge this one as a stand alone. Its plenty strong enough to do that.
The grit works.
I'd crop the shadowy kid and the bloke behind him from it though to make the pic only about the two main characters.
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