The japanese man and the angel

[pascalriben]

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Photo taken in Tokyo's Ginza district

 

[tirediron]

An interesting shot, but unfortunately there seems to be no connection between the two people.

 

[pascalriben]

An interesting shot, but unfortunately there seems to be no connection between the two people.

Thank you for your comment tirediron. Why "unfortunately" ? And why both "interesting" and "unfortunately" ?

 

[tirediron]

I suppose because IMO, some sort of connection between the two would make for a stronger, more cohesive image. As it is, it seems to have two, disconnected main elements.

 

[vintagesnaps]

I like the interesting use of perspective in your photos - like the ones with a sign/billboard contrasting in size with figures of people in the scene; the use of lines in the building/architecture and the way people are balanced alongside that in the images.

With this one I like the reflections behind the wing that follow the pattern of the wing, but I'm not sure if I like the way it's framed/cropped on the left since the wing seems a little cut off - when I saw it on your page I actually think I like it better in that square format, it seems to bring the viewer's attention more to the mannequin that appears to look down at the man who has a somewhat quizzical expression. I like some of the others like the woman by the geodesic object. Very interesting work.

 

[weepete]

I like it. I kinda dig the disconnection between the guy and the angel, kinda like she's unseen sitting on his shoulder. I also like the water in the background.

To me he's looking up and thinking "damn, looks like rain" and she's unnoticed or ignored saying "you've got a whole load of other stuff you should be more concered with buddy!"

 

[sashbar]

I think there is an obvious connection. There is an angel and a man who clearly does not believe in angels. The man is a pessimist and a sceptic. But he is looking over the wrong shoulder.

 

[pascalriben]

I suppose because IMO, some sort of connection between the two would make for a stronger, more cohesive image. As it is, it seems to have two, disconnected main elements.

Thanks again for your comment. I disagree, two or more elements in a picture don't need to be connected to make an interesting or stronger image (IMO). I'm afraid you'll find the same "problem" with the vast majority of my pictures (and pictures from others photographs, too).

 

[pascalriben]

I think there is an obvious connection. There is an angel and a man who clearly does not believe in angels. The man is a pessimist and a sceptic. But he is looking over the wrong shoulder.

Thank you for your comment sashbar! It seems the word "connection" hasn't the same meanings for everybody !

 

[pascalriben]

I like the interesting use of perspective in your photos - like the ones with a sign/billboard contrasting in size with figures of people in the scene; the use of lines in the building/architecture and the way people are balanced alongside that in the images.

With this one I like the reflections behind the wing that follow the pattern of the wing, but I'm not sure if I like the way it's framed/cropped on the left since the wing seems a little cut off - when I saw it on your page I actually think I like it better in that square format, it seems to bring the viewer's attention more to the mannequin that appears to look down at the man who has a somewhat quizzical expression. I like some of the others like the woman by the geodesic object. Very interesting work.

Many thanks for your deep comment and for taking time to look my work vintagesnaps: I appreciate it

 

[pascalriben]

I like it. I kinda dig the disconnection between the guy and the angel, kinda like she's unseen sitting on his shoulder. I also like the water in the background.

To me he's looking up and thinking "damn, looks like rain" and she's unnoticed or ignored saying "you've got a whole load of other stuff you should be more concered with buddy!"

Thanks for your kind comment weepete!

 

[ShaneF]

i like it, the man has the same look on his face as i do when trying to figure out whats up with the manikin.

 

[pascalriben]

i like it, the man has the same look on his face as i do when trying to figure out whats up with the manikin.

Thanks! I hope to photography you one day :mrgreen: