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18-JUL-2004

Jul 18: Inspired by...

Inspired by, if not really in the style of Bill Brandt, who's retrospective exhibition we visited today. Two things about his work made me think. It's OK to have 'stuff' in the background, and secondly, it's OK to loose some detail in the shadows. So here's me in the spare room, natural daylight, a real room with real stuff in the background, and lot's of dark bits. Well, I like it.

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Jvan Photography19-Jul-2004 23:10
I like this. Nice job.
Guest 19-Jul-2004 22:42
I like this as well. I like the more candid feel, with a real room in the background. The tone and contrast work very well. Nice job!
Guest 19-Jul-2004 07:19
Great mood and nice lighting
Mike R19-Jul-2004 06:28
Have you seen the Bill Brandt portraits at the NPG? They are running as a sort of complementary show as part of the retrospective.
jude18-Jul-2004 20:28
I agree.. but i also believe there would be a great deal of difference had you left it color. The b&w tones make this cohesive... color things in the background would be distracting. Well.. just my opinion anyhow...lol. I like more candid shots like this also.
Robin Reid18-Jul-2004 20:08
I like it... makes for an honest and powerful image.
northstar3718-Jul-2004 19:39
You got rid of the spiky quilt then??
Guest 18-Jul-2004 19:28
I like this too, David. The shadowing and low light work well with the expression on your face.
Si Kirk18-Jul-2004 19:27
nice photo, i guess we do spend too much time trying to get it right.
Melanie18-Jul-2004 19:22
It does look like a comfy room, and a comfy photo. You may have started a new trend...
Guest 18-Jul-2004 19:16
I like it too! Nice mood, DM. Hey, can I stay in that room?? It looks cozy! Have the maid set it up, would you! I'm up for a trip outa here!!