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Celebrating The Human Body!

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September 10, 2008
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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
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Sep 9, 2008, 9:35:54 AM
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Critique by !gasteropod Jul 19, 2009, 12:49:50 AM
If should say in one sentence what makes the difference between a good photograph and a great one, then I'd say that "a great photograph is one where you see more than what is represented".
This is why I think this is a great picture. What you see is quite simple and easy: two arms on a dirty wooden floor and an old wooden door, that's all, and here's where the good part begins.

Where is the person? Why is he lying there? Is he dead, or just grieving? Did someone lock him into that place?
The answers are up to the viewer.
I can already see my own interior thriller playing in my head!

From a technical point of view the picture reveals great craftsmanship. The lighting and the use of depth of field, give the picture great atmosphere, and drive the focus on the hands. The desaturated brownish colours exalt the sense of decay and dirt of the setting. The slight tilt of the camera give it a subtle sense of unbalance, suggesting something dramatic has happened.

I can't help but give this photograph full stars on everything.
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~BioBiopsy Mar 4, 2012
So beautiful hands.
Nice shot!
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~Steewood Mar 3, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Wonderful shot, fantastic use of the light....:) Compliments!

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"Fotografare è porre sulla stessa linea di mira la mente, gli occhi e il cuore"

"Photographing is put on the same line of sight and mind, eyes and heart"

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Mood: Joy ~OldGranny Feb 26, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Please accept submission of this piece to :iconhandsclub: You will find it in your messages (might be older ones).
It will make a great addition to our group gallery.
Make sure You visit us, best regards!

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All my life, I always wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific...
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Mood: Love ~Bayonaloveart Jan 31, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
The feel of this shot is so peaceful, like the floor and the way the hands, everything~

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"Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth.
Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy. Lady Gaga 2012.
-Mother Monster
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*MPhilipPhotography Feb 1, 2012  Professional Photographer
i am so happy you enjoy the shot.

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One cannot live fearing failure,
you have to trust in what you do & know you can make it.

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~Bayonaloveart Feb 1, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
great job ^^

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"Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth.
Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy. Lady Gaga 2012.
-Mother Monster
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*MPhilipPhotography Feb 10, 2012  Professional Photographer
thank you

--
One cannot live fearing failure,
you have to trust in what you do & know you can make it.

ModelMayhem [link]

You can buy my Photo Book Here: [link]
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~Bayonaloveart Feb 1, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
great job ^^

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"Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth.
Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy. Lady Gaga 2012.
-Mother Monster
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~Mer-raena Jan 20, 2012  Professional Artist
Potentially the sexiest part of the human body. I love hands and I love this gorgeous photo - the viens, the color, the way the table pulls me right to the exposed wrist... Thank you for this.
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*MPhilipPhotography Feb 1, 2012  Professional Photographer
no, thank you. i am very happy you enjoy it.

--
One cannot live fearing failure,
you have to trust in what you do & know you can make it.

ModelMayhem [link]

You can buy my Photo Book Here: [link]
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