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11-OCT-2006

Against All -Thursday Challenge "Breaking Rules"

I'm sorry that I have not commented on anyones image yet. It's been crazy day.
I will check you entries guys as soon as I get home tonight

I was wandering in the city looking for the theme shot, when I saw this.
I shoot it trying to convey the feeling of confrontation of these people and the city
and break as many rules as I could remember.
So let's count them. I can see at least four major:
1. Centered "bull's eye" composition
2. Total ignorance of "rule of thirds"
3. Mergers. (legs and limbs comming out of main subject head)
4. Cut limbs and bodies.
Can you find more?
Others participating in the challenge can be found by CLICKING HERE



This image will find home in my gallery "Lost In A City"

Panasonic DMC-FZ10
1/30s f/2.8 at 38.9mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time11-Oct-2006 14:15:01
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ10
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length38.9 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

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flowsnow07-Feb-2007 04:44
Vote well done and I like the way you described the picture of `rule breaking'.
Martha Albuquerque30-Nov-2006 22:47
Strong and very well done! Voted.
Guest 15-Oct-2006 02:03
Powerfull rules need powerfull breakers. Nice break
Bill Warren13-Oct-2006 03:50
Only cansid street scene I've ssen in this challenge. Good story telling that leaves the viewer intrigued.
Buz Kiefer12-Oct-2006 22:39
Rules or no, this is a darn good photo. Powerful image. Vote.
Dave Wixx12-Oct-2006 22:00
I would have thought the main rule being broken is needing an umbrella and not wearing shoes!!
Bill Ewart Jr12-Oct-2006 20:06
I have to agree with Ray here, that orange burst does it!~
Jen Bixler12-Oct-2006 19:13
Still moving.
John Beck12-Oct-2006 19:13
I agree with everyone. But an exceptionally strong photo.
olivier bruning12-Oct-2006 19:03
like this one very much!
James Ross12-Oct-2006 18:17
Excellent and powerful.
Ray :)12-Oct-2006 18:17
Yes, the orange umbrella is the killer ingredient!
Guest 12-Oct-2006 17:47
those shoes on the right with the lighter add to this haunting image. V
Guest 12-Oct-2006 16:30
Excellent shot, strong image.
JSWaters12-Oct-2006 16:28
I think you managed to break the rules and come up with a powerful image at the same time.
Jenene
jude12-Oct-2006 15:40
There are rules? ;)
I like it because of the juxtapositioning of this homeless man in the middle of the walkway with what looks like a new umbrella - against a sea of people who are more "well off".

It's like he is sitting there daring them to ignore him.
beverley harrison12-Oct-2006 15:34
ooohhh that really bright umbrella, my eye goes straight to it!! well done!!
Faye White12-Oct-2006 15:03
very powerful image!
Chris Sofopoulos12-Oct-2006 14:56
I like the angle and frame here Michael.
Powerful. v
Nicki Thurgar12-Oct-2006 14:52
Yep, well broken rules (good shot too!)
royalld12-Oct-2006 11:23
This shot is definately 'above the law'. Well done.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography12-Oct-2006 11:09
Excellent shot Michael, my compliments.
Guest 12-Oct-2006 10:42
wonderful shot
laine8212-Oct-2006 10:23
You did such a bad job that it's an excellent shot !! :>)
Sheila12-Oct-2006 09:57
This is proof that the rules can be broken. It is quite a story telling image!
Yvonne12-Oct-2006 08:58
Despite all the faults it still has quite an impact!
Guest 12-Oct-2006 06:38
Lol great analysis. It also looks slightly lopsided :). Despite all the "defects" I like the shot man. Just shows that rules are meant to be broken, sometimes :)
Dan Chusid12-Oct-2006 06:19
Nice that you're pointing out the 'defects' for the viewer Michael.
Never too late to learn the right ropes.
: )
Barbara Heide12-Oct-2006 05:25
strong shot!
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