That is what I was thinking, but, I wasn't quite sure. I do love the smoking man, and I feel that the capture of the laundry on the line is quite interesting as well. Very difficult to choose a favorite!
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Damon, I love the smoking man. You have such interesting people in your neighborhood. Of course the way you see them is what makes them interesting. Love your work.
I think these two are my favorites...
The first for all the obvious reasons. Clarity, depth of field, expression, the color of his skin, the way the cigarette hangs from his mouth... Perfect for a campaign ad on "Not Smoking!"
But this second one, "the boys in blue." This one I love for the stark differences it brings to light of their dress and ours, for the boys of that age. Here, in the US, boys would never be seen out in the lightweight cotton garb of these boys. The overall casual-ness of the group, the briefs that show through the pants, another contrast to the boxers of our youth.
The image makes me wonder at what the boys are playing with. The closeness of the bowed heads. The background, with the ornate writing style and all of the other, more obvious trappings.
As usual Damon, very nice work. I envy your uncanny ability to capture the reality of the scene rather than the mysterious possibilities we might prefer visit.
Kudos.
ginette
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Thanks for the great comments Shakey and Snapapple. And Ginette, thanks for the insightful commentary...you help me understand why you like stuff which in turn helps me become better. I'll deliver the hug now...
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Damon, I love the smoking man. You have such interesting people in your neighborhood. Of course the way you see them is what makes them interesting. Love your work.
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Damon:
I think these two are my favorites...
The first for all the obvious reasons. Clarity, depth of field, expression, the color of his skin, the way the cigarette hangs from his mouth... Perfect for a campaign ad on "Not Smoking!"
But this second one, "the boys in blue." This one I love for the stark differences it brings to light of their dress and ours, for the boys of that age. Here, in the US, boys would never be seen out in the lightweight cotton garb of these boys. The overall casual-ness of the group, the briefs that show through the pants, another contrast to the boxers of our youth.
The image makes me wonder at what the boys are playing with. The closeness of the bowed heads. The background, with the ornate writing style and all of the other, more obvious trappings.
As usual Damon, very nice work. I envy your uncanny ability to capture the reality of the scene rather than the mysterious possibilities we might prefer visit.
Kudos.
ginette