Critiques

Merline (0) 2009-05-16 9:48

Ah, on ne peut s'empâcher de sourire, Grazyna ! Une foi de plus le contact spontané et amical est établi, et le voilà tout heureux devant ton objectif. Aurait-il abusé un peu du pastis local ? ;-). En tout cas, une très belle photo, j'aime aussi les bâtiments et les passants qui situent le contexte, et cette légère inclinaison qui donne encore plus de vie. J'ai lu ta réponse à Fred, et je vois bien le genre de bronzage, le côté buriné qui restera à jamais sur cette sacrée gueule. Une ambiance intemporelle, je trouve, mes compliments.! Amitiés et un excellent weekend à toi Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-16 9:42

Very touching Teresa. You know, at first sight, I thought this was taken on a theatre scene, during a play. So well it is composed and that special selective light on him, his body language, his expression, all standing out beautifully against the darker background. I do find all these far too often transformations a real loss for the body and soul. Change can be good, but heartless distruction...no wonder the world goes rather berserk. My compliments on this sensitive work and note ! Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-16 9:37

Hey you ! Get out of my dandelions :-). Or are they George's ones ? ;-) ? (I just read your reply to Korkut). Seems we are able to travel in space and time hehe... I am very glad that this mare gets such a fresh, lovely food full of vitamins etc...the ws is better, with the sharpness. I love them horses and the mood created by the dramatic sky. All very peaceful...And I have to say I love as much the color versions ! Beautiful tonalities and light. And what does G. say ? Why is he sending the link to the most famous cow ? o) Have a great weekend Teresa Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 19:12

A very frightening prospect Korkut, specially my black cat doesn't want to become white ! I protest :-). But a most interesting set of things you show here, some move, some don't, some are true, some not. Looks like an interesting exhibition. Your POV kind of puts you in the part of these strange men move, are you one of them ? :). Do you think housecleaning would be part of the project ? Well done, it's food for thought for sure. Have a great weekend dear friend Kisses Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 16:21

Hi Leilani, I love it. The way you stick to greys, dominating the image, thus emphasizing the desolation of the place. It has character, and there are far too many places like this, still they have their own beauty that you show very well. I wish so much it was larger...and also, I think that that workshop of yours is worth a post, absolutely ! It's superb. Very moody all this, and sensitive. I have quickly looked at your site (not the easiest to use:-), and I have to compliment you. Very personal work, my preference goes to those self-portraits and other photographs that you do not show here...lots of creativity, it's gone in a list I follow regularly. Wish you a lovely weekend Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 16:14

Wow...! Non puo che piacermi...Giorgio ! Non so se tu stai cambiando stile, ma penso che tu sei bravo in molti stili, e versatile, e questo, molto creativo e originale, è un bellissimo esempio. Che "mood", che grafismo, e utilisazzione del contrasto et del B/N ! Bravissimo, e ancora, fa proprio del bene e mi fa sorridere di piacere, e me la tengo al caldo. Un caro saluto da Gru:-)

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 16:06

Sarei stata curiosa di vederla in b/n, ma questa è comunque bellissima, e, probabilmente, il risultato più soffice, più tenero ? Mi capisci. Questa è un opera d'arte che veramente mi piace e tu l'hai messa in valore con molta delicatezza, et quel senso della composizione proprio tuo: lei sembra abbracciare gli alberi e volare verso il cielo e la luce. Bel lavoro grafico e poetico, complimenti, Renzo ! E grazie di avermi messa in quel tuo gruppo :), mi ha commossa. Ti auguro un gran bel weekend. Un abbraccio Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 15:58

Excellent graphic composition, Iffet and that low POV gives a lot of depth to this. I like very much the man's gentle look and the soft light under the umbrella, you really gave it a lot of thought, I like this a lot, I never have such ideas... Cheers Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 15:55

Hi Iffet, I agree with Sayeed, there is a great b/w treatment, the bokeh is so beautiful, and the high contrast on her skin and hair gives it loots of mood, she reminds me a little bit of Patty Smith in her early days, on my screen almost a bit oversharpened on micro and arm, but it's a tiny detail only. Kind regards Michèle

Merline (0) 2009-05-15 15:51

Vraiment une très très belle série Francine. Je ne suis pas une fan de danse classique, mais cela n'importe aucunement. Quelle douce ambiance et couleurs, et les ballerines ont toujours des poses si élégantes, quoi qu'elles fassent, ce maintien de toute beauté. La lumière enrobe le tout et la référence à Degas est bien évidente. Le grain mentionné par Fred, ne me frappe pas, peut-être une question d'écran ? ou de vue ? :-), la mienne baisse... Mes compliments. Et bon weekend, et merci pour le partage. Michèle