The ghost of 'lectricity...
The Journey 2 of 3
Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 14 January 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Shawna from Regina, Canada
great mood with how you shot this with the light that was available to you.
14 Jan 2007 5:42am
@Shawna: Thanks shawna...The light to be honest was significantly better than you can see in the final image. This is a slight digression from the norm for me and I was more interested in allowing the viewer to create a narrative via the 3 images. Im glad you picked up on the mood of the shot, its the kind of reaction I was aiming for.
Darren from Japan
Well Duncs. Great framing here and great balance to your photo. Love how when you see the image at first you look at the old women then you look to where she's looking, let's us enjoy every inch of the photo.
14 Jan 2007 6:30am
@Darren: Cheers Darren, digging your okinawa series man. Need some of that fun in the sun right now I can tell ya.
Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan
Wow the suspence is killing me!!! Great work you've still managed to capture her at peace with just looking out the window. I hope your next picture isn't a full frame butt or something although that would be pretty funny!!
14 Jan 2007 9:44am
@Colour blind: Cheers Kelly. Dont get your hopes up for tomorrows post though...
@Myst: Thanks Myst!
Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia
Excellent stuff mate. Print it, frame it, hang it on a wall. Can't wait for the next one.
14 Jan 2007 10:27am
@Chris Sullivan: thanks chris! shot myself in the foot a bit though...dont get your hopes up regarding tomorrows post...
@badala: Cheers Badala!
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
You composed this one well. Good job!
14 Jan 2007 12:35pm
@Craiger: Thanks Craiger!
Martin Schneider from Krems, Austria
It seems as if the landscape were painted on the window. Very nicely done.
14 Jan 2007 12:50pm
@Martin Schneider: Thanks Martin!
Jerry from Chicago, United States
Another great photo Duncan. The landscape in the window has an interesting perspective which - yes- makes it look like a painting.
14 Jan 2007 2:00pm
@Jerry: Cheers Jerry! your visit is always appreciated mate.
Still from Valence, France
A second as welle done as the first one. Interesting to see how the landscape inter acts with the portrait!
14 Jan 2007 2:10pm
@Still: Cheers Still! This was indeed a bit of a digression from my usual style but the first two images have been most enjoyable for me experimentation wise.
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
That soft touch again! Her pulse quickens as she enters the mountains... Can't wait to see what's on the other side.
14 Jan 2007 2:25pm
@Damon Schreiber: Oh man...I should finish this series here. The other side is a wagon with no wheels.
@MontereyJohn: Thanks John!
AJ Kassam from Ottawa, Canada
Lovely. If I were her, I'd want a copy of this for myself.
It really creates an atmosphere - a mood.
well done - as always.
14 Jan 2007 4:09pm
@AJ Kassam: Thanks so much AJ!
Daniel from United States
I like this better than #1. I stil think her face should be brighter.
14 Jan 2007 5:42pm
@Daniel: thanks daniel. cant promise you its gonna get any brighter tomorrow though ;)
Sarah from Gainesville, United States
I love the look on her face. It creates great suspense... like she knows just a little bit of a secret that you don't...
14 Jan 2007 10:09pm
@Sarah: Thanks Sarah. Im glad its eliciting different ideas from people...Its exactly the reaction I was wanting!
Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States
Very similiar to the previous image - but noticeably darker and gloomier... Does this perhaps mean that my theory yesterday is correct?
15 Jan 2007 1:05am
@Mammoth in Chief: it might well be that your narrative idea corresponds with mine ;) although the objective is for each person to create their own little story. We may well be on the same wavelength ourselves though mammoth!
AirBete from Québec, Canada
#2 is already moodier than #1. I'm looking forward to seeing #3.
15 Jan 2007 1:44am
@AirBete: #3 continues along the same 'vector' you're on, although it does take a rather more severe swing...thanks for the interest Airbete, your visit is most appreciated.
Lyndsey Le from Houston, TX, United States
Duncan, I think I like this better than the previous one - from the expression of the old lady to the tone and softness of the image. Looking forward to your 3 of 3 image.
15 Jan 2007 4:18am
@Lyndsey Le: Thanks so much Lyndsey, I think this one's my favourite too to be honest. Hope you're ok with the 3rd!
Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada
I like this one the best. She is looking up, the "v" of the landscape, the light and rich colors/tones really work well.
15 Jan 2007 7:34pm
@Craig Persel: Thanks Craig! this one is admittedly the one I'm taken with too.
Evelyn from New Milford, United States
This one's my favorite of the three, as well. Thanks, Craig, for stealing my comment!
I just feel like this one is uplifting in a way the other two aren't, on the strength of her expression.
16 Jan 2007 3:14am
@Evelyn: Thanks Evelyn! Craigs quick is'nt he ;)
Fujifilm FinePix S9000
1/400 second
F/2.8
ISO 200
7 mm