'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
Nov 3, 2023 12:03:59 #
Obviously a composite, composed of a couple on the streets of New Orleans in 2018 and Cincinnati/Ohio river in 2014. I observed them for a few to try and determine what was going on with the two. In other words being nosey in a subtle way. Never did figure it out but no way was I to approach and should just mind my own business. Anyway, I was indecisive on color or B&W. As you can see B&W won and may change my mind ... again. 
I decided to add the photos used to make up this composite.
I decided to add the photos used to make up this composite.
Nov 3, 2023 13:10:13 #
Nice set. I love the first one. Giants either about to destroy NY City or waiting to defend the city from Godzilla
Nov 3, 2023 14:40:44 #
This takes awhile to digest (a good thing!). Jack's mention of giants made me look at it a little differently.
Two technical observations: the water level seems higher around the man's legs than the bridge's structure so that it appears to me the man (and a little bit the woman) are floating. The man's left hand isn't touching anything. Is that on purpose?
Intriguing, unique work!
Two technical observations: the water level seems higher around the man's legs than the bridge's structure so that it appears to me the man (and a little bit the woman) are floating. The man's left hand isn't touching anything. Is that on purpose?
Intriguing, unique work!
Nov 3, 2023 17:25:14 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nice set. I love the first one. Giants either about to destroy NY City or waiting to defend the city from Godzilla
Thank you. The first one is the main event while the other two are just displayed to show what was used for the composite. I never quite looked at it as defending a city but I suppose it could be interpreted anyway one sees it. Thanks again.
Nov 3, 2023 17:35:32 #
Nov 3, 2023 17:36:23 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
This takes awhile to digest (a good thing!). Jack's mention of giants made me look at it a little differently.
Two technical observations: the water level seems higher around the man's legs than the bridge's structure so that it appears to me the man (and a little bit the woman) are floating. The man's left hand isn't touching anything. Is that on purpose?
Intriguing, unique work!
Two technical observations: the water level seems higher around the man's legs than the bridge's structure so that it appears to me the man (and a little bit the woman) are floating. The man's left hand isn't touching anything. Is that on purpose?
Intriguing, unique work!
I'm not sure Linda. The water level was low which would explain the bridge structure. The man's pants were rolled up some and both of their feet are under water. If you are not seeing that then maybe I need to do more work in that area, but there'e always more work to be done. The man's left hand was intentional, just wasn't quite sure what to do with it since his other hand is being used to lean on the bridge structure. Thank you for your observation. Maybe I should just blow the bridge up and start all over, LOL !!!
Nov 3, 2023 17:37:34 #
Nov 3, 2023 17:39:51 #
Dave Chinn wrote:
ROTFL... Maybe I should just blow the bridge up and start all over, LOL !!!
Hopefully, there's a less extreme solution.
Nov 4, 2023 04:49:41 #
The second photo is a great moment in time, with two ladies approaching. "Envy and Scorn Approach" the ladies feel both emotions... they would love to be freely loved, yet feel scornful moralistic time-place conflict.
Me being me, a crop-aholic, in photo 1, I would have cropped right to remove the post putting emphasis on the couple in a semi-sexual pose.
In the combo construct, I do not gain any message from the entire city the couple and the support are the story. Additionally, I do not see a message in the couple and the tower... perhaps too abstract for my morning coffee.
The bridge "tower" [made vertical] and some of the suspension cables on each side is a mechanical marvel statement. Perhaps in sepia to remove the confusion of color. The majestic "Tower" has so many mechanical construction details both utilitarian strength and classic sculpture curvature of beauty. A tribute to our modern world drawing on Romanesque arch construction.
Me being me, a crop-aholic, in photo 1, I would have cropped right to remove the post putting emphasis on the couple in a semi-sexual pose.
In the combo construct, I do not gain any message from the entire city the couple and the support are the story. Additionally, I do not see a message in the couple and the tower... perhaps too abstract for my morning coffee.
The bridge "tower" [made vertical] and some of the suspension cables on each side is a mechanical marvel statement. Perhaps in sepia to remove the confusion of color. The majestic "Tower" has so many mechanical construction details both utilitarian strength and classic sculpture curvature of beauty. A tribute to our modern world drawing on Romanesque arch construction.
Nov 4, 2023 06:17:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
ROTFL
Hopefully, there's a less extreme solution.
Hopefully, there's a less extreme solution.
Glad to know you understand with humor, Linda.
Nov 4, 2023 06:29:49 #
dpullum wrote:
The second photo is a great moment in time, with t... (show quote)
There are so many varieties to go with this type of theme and while your comments opens up that field encourages one to explore the mind into another phase of possibilities. Thank you for your honest approach of advise, much appreciated.
Nov 4, 2023 10:42:34 #
The size of the individuals is not in relation to the size of the structure.
Nov 4, 2023 11:49:49 #
SoHillGuy wrote:
The size of the individuals is not in relation to the size of the structure.
All intentional Gaylord. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Nov 5, 2023 08:07:36 #
You lot didn’t swipe that bridge from the UK did you Dave? It looks very Brunel-ish.
I think I’d prefer the couple reduced a bit so the guy’s hands are on the flat of the wall. And perhaps a bit of attention to his feet - the lady’s look good but it seems messy at the bottom of his trousers. Quite an unusual composition that does leave you wondering what his problem was.
I think I’d prefer the couple reduced a bit so the guy’s hands are on the flat of the wall. And perhaps a bit of attention to his feet - the lady’s look good but it seems messy at the bottom of his trousers. Quite an unusual composition that does leave you wondering what his problem was.
Nov 5, 2023 09:07:30 #
magnetoman wrote:
You lot didn’t swipe that bridge from the UK did you Dave? It looks very Brunel-ish.
I think I’d prefer the couple reduced a bit so the guy’s hands are on the flat of the wall. And perhaps a bit of attention to his feet - the lady’s look good but it seems messy at the bottom of his trousers. Quite an unusual composition that does leave you wondering what his problem was.
I think I’d prefer the couple reduced a bit so the guy’s hands are on the flat of the wall. And perhaps a bit of attention to his feet - the lady’s look good but it seems messy at the bottom of his trousers. Quite an unusual composition that does leave you wondering what his problem was.
No, the bridge is here in KY/Ohio but I discovered that the cables were “spun” in place using wire imported from England. A second set of cables was added in 1897 to support heavier loads. https://roeblingbridge.org/
I'll have to agree with you and Linda concerning the man's hands. I should reduce the size of them a little. I think where I made my mistake at the water/feet level was I added a reflection on the water and that area may give off the wrong interpretation I had intended to have. I'm debating if I should fix the issue or create a different but similar composite. I appreciate yours and everyone's opinion that will most certainly guide me in the needed direction.
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