Critique Welcomed A polital image

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I would say that this is absolutely political. It is not staged and some of you have seen it before but in colour. I personally feel it is more powerful as a political image in black and white. It represents many things as well as my opinion. A lot can be said about it, but I leave that to the viewers.

 

[Pete Askew]

It certainly reveals her thoughts on the issue and is damned fine image. I can imagine that you would sympathise with her view but only from 'knowing' you better than a casual observer. You could of course be totally ambivalent to the issue. As said, a wonderful image and a fine reportage too. Tricky stuff this!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

It does look more powerful in black and white, Ivar. This time I'm focussing more on her eyes and hands - there is a connection between them. Good image. We're it not for the slogan on the window, this could see as just a photo of an artist at work. But, with the slogan, the image takes on an entirely different view and meaning.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Thank you lads. Yes it really tells and it was shot in a refugee camp for Tibetans in Darjeeling India. An area bought by the Americans and given to the Tibetans.