Critique Welcomed Not Quite Giacometti

[Paul Lange]

I was hoping to find some strongly backlit people and snap them out of focus so that the light has the effect of wrapping around the subject distorting their outline. It's all a bit too haphazard and probably best done under controlled situations. However this one while not what I was after did possess all the other things I was trying to achieve.


_DSC0518.jpg by Paul R Lange, on Flickr

 

[Pete Askew]

Interesting and I like the way the legs have stayed dark. Like the 3 figures this has a really strong sense of movement to it similar to some of the classic shots like Cartier-Bresson's man jumping over a puddle. I really like it.

 

[Paul Lange]

Funny you should say that Pete, I thought of that photo too.

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

Is this in Libya. I have been to Saudi reminds me of Saudi.

 

[Paul Lange]

It is Ahmad, just off Martyr Square. I haven't been to Saudi but I guess Saudi may be a little more tidier.

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

I was in Saudi during pilgrimage time. The whole city had a special vibe, the closest i have experienced was london olympics paralympics. Saudi has its neglected areas which are populated by street vendors ... i liked those parts the best

 

[Paul Lange]

Does that mean we should call you Haj?

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

I quite like Jah makes me sound like a cooool Rasta