Gazes
Nov 12, 2019 16:56:33 #
Nov 12, 2019 19:17:00 #
artBob wrote:
I'm just wondering if this one touches folks.
Yes; even though this is a group, I see a sense of isolation, loneliness...? They are gazing but not interacting.
I wonder if cropping along the bottom would make it a stronger image....
Nov 12, 2019 19:41:29 #
srt101fan wrote:
Yes; even though this is a group, I see a sense of isolation, loneliness...? They are gazing but not interacting.
I wonder if cropping along the bottom would make it a stronger image....
I wonder if cropping along the bottom would make it a stronger image....
I tried,, including the left sometimes. Didn't move me. How about you give it a try?
Nov 13, 2019 07:10:00 #
Slight crop on the bottom and right to focus on the sadness and isolation?
Nov 13, 2019 08:03:54 #
MichaelEBM wrote:
Slight crop on the bottom and right to focus on the sadness and isolation?
Yes, that does work. I was afraid it might take away some of the space that adds "aloneness" to it, but the "aloneness" remains. Good call.
Nov 13, 2019 08:06:21 #
I do not think any of the suggested crops add anything, the empty seats add to the loneliness.
Nov 13, 2019 09:04:07 #
MichaelEBM wrote:
Slight crop on the bottom and right to focus on the sadness and isolation?
To me, it is more of a challenge from the teacher(?) and being boxed in by a person known. Akin to the student who was not paying attention and being caught on it.
Nov 13, 2019 11:54:09 #
I like your comments, all. Food for thought. Some confirm what my intent, some have given advice to improve intent, and some give a whole new insight. Perfect! Thank you.
Nov 13, 2019 13:16:36 #
Nov 13, 2019 14:20:58 #
I get the impression she wants to be any place but in that classroom. Almost like the courts mandated her being there for anger management or driving violations, etc 
Nov 13, 2019 15:05:15 #
artBob wrote:
I'm just wondering if this one touches folks.
Perhaps she is the victimk of a boring teacher?
Nov 13, 2019 15:11:46 #
Nov 13, 2019 17:26:23 #
artBob wrote:
Yes, that does work. I was afraid it might take away some of the space that adds "aloneness" to it, but the "aloneness" remains. Good call.
Bob, I think I agree with MichaelEBM's cropping. For me, it actually emphasizes the "aloneness" of the people.
Nov 13, 2019 20:32:38 #
srt101fan wrote:
Bob, I think I agree with MichaelEBM's cropping. For me, it actually emphasizes the "aloneness" of the people.
I see that, and it does make for a good photo. Others, and my original crop, went for the space that separates us. I don't know if one is "better" than the other. Each has a slightly different "feel."
Nov 13, 2019 22:23:05 #
To me, it looks people at a lecture or or some sort of meeting who feel terribly bored and rather be elsewhere.
So, yes - this image does touch me. Because of similar personal experiences in my life, I can relate to it.
So, yes - this image does touch me. Because of similar personal experiences in my life, I can relate to it.
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