bluechameleon
the art of fading
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 24 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
“Hey you, out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?"
Pink Floyd // Hey You
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Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
An amazing image. It makes me feel old though.
24 Nov 2008 5:19am
roamin from Northern Nova Scotia, Canada
Rooted, no matter, still carrying the weight of the world.
A fine, evocative image. Cheers!
24 Nov 2008 5:50am
Sien from Netherlands
Excellent image Sharon…I love Pink Floyd!
I like very much the composition .
The mist gives an air of mystery.
Grz Sien
24 Nov 2008 5:57am
Gary from Cochise County, United States
There are many interesting aspects to this. The winding path, the fog, the man and the mist. You have a little Hitchcock in you. Great Image
24 Nov 2008 6:20am
Lydie et Roland from BESANCON, France
Strong picture... The Pink Floyd's song like an "echoe" in my ears... Nice !
24 Nov 2008 6:21am
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
a lot of symbolism. best...jerry
24 Nov 2008 7:22am
tokyo-drifter from Tokyo, Japan
Super. The tree spreading out like that behind the old fellow really gives a feeling of his thoughts, worries, imagination spreading out.
24 Nov 2008 9:14am
Shirin S. Moosavi from Tehran, Iran
It seems that the tree grows out of the old man's head. I think the tree and the branches represent the man's life and age. There will be new leaves on the tree soon, but there's no turning back for the old man.
Great shot :)
24 Nov 2008 9:33am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow, this is a powerful image statement. I've also enjoyed reading some of the comment/interpretations posted today. Creativity all around.
24 Nov 2008 12:06pm
zOOm from Paris, France
I love the body of this walking man... beeing in the same perspective than the tree... great compo and very good sense osf timing ! :-)
24 Nov 2008 12:10pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Kind of a lonely scene. Beautiful with the fog.
24 Nov 2008 1:12pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Mmm you did it again! Fabulous mood, intriguing moment, solitary, strong and lovely
24 Nov 2008 2:25pm
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
Poewrful! The men bring the tree... It's a perfect photo.
24 Nov 2008 2:40pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Is it an art? Fading, not getting old.
Fabulous image, anyway.
24 Nov 2008 2:46pm
beanow from Poland
The splendid symbolic painting. Fantastic game of branches of tree over the passer-by head. Great B & W!
24 Nov 2008 7:06pm
michele from Canada
really beautifully handled. makes me want to look at if for a long time.
24 Nov 2008 7:57pm
FLOOG from United Kingdom
Wonderfully powerful, full of possible stories, mixed emotions, daydreams and memories. Atmospheric, moody.
24 Nov 2008 7:58pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
Exceptionnal emotion, this dark silhouette with this huge brain.
We are under the impression that we are in his body and head :)
SwissCharles
24 Nov 2008 8:52pm
Pixim from Nice, France
So much complexity and finally lowered the head to follow this line so simple which returns us in a sure way, in any discretion, to us...
Your eye is magic, it sees itself Bravo ;)
24 Nov 2008 8:58pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Reminds me to look forward to the fogs and mists season . . the change in a well-known landscape or the illusions they bring about is difficult to believe. Funny how, when you are carrying a tree, the road always seems uphill !
24 Nov 2008 10:47pm
Liang from San Francisco, United States
Very nice misty tones. Depressing shot but yet wonderous! =D
24 Nov 2008 11:58pm
martie from Rivendale, United States
Wonderful, and I love the title. It's sad to think that we fade, but perhaps it isn't as frightening as growing old. Beautiful, provocative image. (and pink is one of my favorite groups ever!)
25 Nov 2008 12:49am
Sean from Champaign, United States
Captivating image. Love all the foggy background and deep tones. Once again, the black and white processing is great for this image.
25 Nov 2008 2:58am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
such a wonderful and deep capture, the guys looks like he has the weight of the wold on his shoulders
25 Nov 2008 3:53am
Peety from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Terrific shot and timing. The tree that is behind gentleman looks like it is a part of him.
(awesome)
25 Nov 2008 4:27am
gbe from kansas city, United States
love it - this common snapshot error becomes a great composition in your hands!
25 Nov 2008 4:28am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
The heavy fog and the big tree gives a nice atmosphere. This man looking down seems very lonely...
25 Nov 2008 4:35am
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
This photo works on so many levels, that have been pointed out my comments before me. Awesome!
25 Nov 2008 4:57am
Claus Petersen from herfølge, Denmark
There is a fantastic mood in this one, it looks like the guy has something really heavy on his mind!
25 Nov 2008 6:12am
Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France
The background is absolutly remarkable ! a great atmosphere !
25 Nov 2008 8:10am
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
What can I say... this is just perfect! The timing, the composition, the tone and most important of all, the depth of feeling!
25 Nov 2008 3:02pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Lone tree; lone person...perfect in the fog.
26 Nov 2008 3:09am
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
A cold and lonely image, a man in the cold with his thoughts, very moving!
26 Nov 2008 4:09am
Buonaluce from Calci, Italy
I kinda missed this one. This is DEFINITELY your best shot, in my book. Incredible atmosphere, perfect moment, composition, processing, everything. I'm not easily impressed, but I wish I took this one.
19 Oct 2009 2:43pm
@Buonaluce: Thanks so much Alessandro! I know you are a touch nut to crack (funny expression) so this means a lot to me :)
Nikon D70
1/90 second
F/6.7
ISO 200
70 mm