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Keith,
You have captured a very poignant moment. This image is overflowing with emotion... Wow - nicely done!
creators
Thanks so much John, it really had a huge impact on me.
Evolution104
I've just finished reading a book by Brenda Tharp, and in it she says "When you look at something, what you see depends upon how open your soul's 'eyes' are. The more open you are, the more deeply you can see from an emotional point of view. ... The image that results from what you see in your mind's eye can have more impact than a technically good record photograph.".
You have certainly accomplished that here.
I can only say that I am deeply moved by the power projected by your insightful image.
creators
Oddly (or perhaps not) there is a famous painting or sculpture in which the hand is almost identical to this and when I saw the shot it put me in mind of Madonna and Child (though the hand I am thinking of isn't in that).
Funny though that you have put your comment above. I recall (probably badly) recently you saying that when you view a picture you assess it technically no matter the subject matter. I guess I am always going to be an emotive photographer, though I can appreciate technical excellance, and you may well be a technical photographer, yet the emotive side is there. We live in such a world of rules, placed in boxes, career, life style, class and so on, yet we are all so much more than one box can describe. And thank goodness for that. Cheers, my friend.
Evolution104
creators wrote:
Funny though that you have put your comment above. I recall (probably badly) recently you saying that when you view a picture you assess it technically no matter the subject matter.
Very true. Your memory is pin sharp
However, I've been very disappointed lately with my photographs and competition results, so as a result, I have been searching my soul for the reasons why. Brenda Tharp has, I think, put her finger on one of my failings. She talks about how a truly great photograph must be both technically correct and have a 'soul'. She goes on to say "The most important things that a photographer should carry are his or her feelings and emotions, because you make a great picture with your soul, not your eyes. You can't make images that effect others if you aren't in some way affected while making them.".
I think reading this book may be a watershed moment on my path to become a reasonably good photographer.
The comps have taken me outside of my comfort zone. Initially I thought that was a good thing, and would lead to broadening my skills and experience. Perhaps. But they have also drawn me away from the things that move me and stir my emotions. I have become less passionate about my photography. So now, I have decided to return my focus to those things that have always moved me to take pictures. The things which stir my emotions and that I love and am passionate about.
I am progressing. My horizons are expanding. But it can be a frustrating and painful learning curve. One of those lessons is to embrace the yin and yang in photography - the technical proficiency as well as the soul and emotion of the image.
This young grasshopper has much to learn yet
As Brenda says, "Loosen up and photograph what you love - with all the passion, artistry, and technical skill you can muster."
Cheers.
hil26
Very nice nice captured moment
Did you show it to him afterwards? I'm sure he would want a copy
Venom
Great idea and I'm sure it will be a great surprise and a very pleasing one.
I can only agree with what John said:
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You have captured a very poignant moment. This image is overflowing with emotion... Wow - nicely done!
It's one of those moments in life that you always want to remember and you've captured it brilliantly
creators
Thanks Mike.
Blue
Wow. There is so much emotion in this. It just grabs at you the second you see it. I love it. I know this was one of those "grab it while it's there" pictures, so to critique it seems kind of silly... but if I "had" to do a critique, I would say the depth of field is great, but his hair kind of blends in too much with the backround trees. I love the pattern of the blanket, and how the baby's hair spikes up from it at the top. As you say, it reminds me very much of the Madonna and baby Jesus... even though it is a man in the picture... but because it is a man, it is all the more unexpected and arresting. "Such" a shame about the... you know... technical issue.
creators
Were it not for the camera shake the hair would probably have been alright, but I absolutely agree. What I didn't know is that he had completely zoned out and had no idea I had taken this picture. When I gave him a print he wept, because it was such a deep and precious moment for him. And, for me, it is the most significant picture I've ever taken.
creators
Ruby's Dad said tonight that he'd been thinking about it and didn't want any pictures of their baby on the internet, I have, therefore, removed the pictures from this post. Sorry about that, but I absolutely support his wishes.
hil26
No apologies necessary - just glad we had an opportunity to see them
Venom
creators wrote:
Ruby's Dad said tonight that he'd been thinking about it and didn't want any pictures of their baby on the internet, I have, therefore, removed the pictures from this post. Sorry about that, but I absolutely support his wishes.
Totally understand and no worries as Dave said just glad we had the opportunity to see them.
creators
Thanks guys, I admit I was a bit gutted, but it was their call and I respect that.
