bluechameleon
fool on a hill
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 18 March 2009 in People & Portrait.
"But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning around."
-- Lennon/McCartney || Fool On A Hill
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Cricket-Tammy from United States
OH...I love to be the fool on the hill. Just this evening I went down to the river to the most romantic spot. I stood alone while all the lovers were hugging and kissing. I may have looked like a fool with just my camera...but I did see the sun going down.
This is an amazing image.
18 Mar 2009 5:09am
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
OK, I am gonna ruin all the romans :) Whether the fool on the Hill is all that.... or he is just stoned... I would take the second one, more fun to that! Great composition, Sharon, as usual.
18 Mar 2009 5:19am
@Nataly: In this city...I think the latter is more likely, but then I was always into fairy tales and make believe ;)
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
Great capture - he looks so deep in thought. Perfect framing.
18 Mar 2009 5:40am
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
A time for contemplation, fuelled by alcohol, or fuelled by a need for clarification, it matters little, as the process can often be the same. Sometimes we need space, away from the maddening crowd, a chance to ponder our lives, our hopes and frears, the innevitability of regret.
A powerful image to my eyes, Sharon
18 Mar 2009 5:43am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a great image!! So perfectly framed:-) I wonder what he thinks about?!
18 Mar 2009 6:04am
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
the sonf is now in my head ............ ;)) and your photo is so nice and deep .......... I LOVE !
18 Mar 2009 6:05am
beanow from Poland
Good idea on the excellent composition. Nostalgic, exquisite painting.
18 Mar 2009 6:51am
k@ from Paris, France
Love the eyes in your head, they always allow us to see marvels - like this slope*
18 Mar 2009 7:47am
Charles from New York, United States
Great composition. Wonder what he is thinking? Looks like a beautiful place to sit and ponder.
18 Mar 2009 10:14am
Ajay from Pune, India
Amazing how this fool was still able to give you one of the best shots.
18 Mar 2009 10:30am
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
Well framed, nicely textured, well positioned figure, lovely tones
18 Mar 2009 10:51am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
There is such a melancholy look in this . . more like a lost love than a winning lottery ticket !
18 Mar 2009 12:03pm
Krims@nline.be from Wemmel, Belgium
Wonderfull framing ... a really moody capture ... i could fit in perfect, the role of the fool. Congrats!
18 Mar 2009 12:09pm
Marcie from United States
Love the title and the mood you've captured/created. Excellent!
18 Mar 2009 12:15pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Excellent composition. I like the way the darkness of the edges runs into the frame. Nice work.
18 Mar 2009 12:15pm
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Very thoughtful composition, well done!
18 Mar 2009 12:34pm
Angel from Madrid, Spain
Whichever poetry can have in a photography of the solitude. This the sample perfectly.
Greetings
18 Mar 2009 12:36pm
grant from kansas city, United States
an excellent photo, and just right for this song
18 Mar 2009 1:22pm
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Looking at your title, you will understand when I say "See what I mean?"! lol :) The super composition adds to the wonderful feel this image has.
18 Mar 2009 1:32pm
CushmoK from France
j'aime la composition... mais le traitement est trop gris à mon goût... où est le point blanc ? le noir semble manger toute l'image, jusqu'au gris...
18 Mar 2009 2:11pm
zahai from Berlin, Germany
Love the title. Awesome composition, beautifully done :)
18 Mar 2009 3:09pm
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Stunning composition! What a magnificent tree behind him. I would love to spend some time there.
18 Mar 2009 3:43pm
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
capturing this moment is the best part of all but you've still framed it perfectly and, as usual, I like your processing.
18 Mar 2009 3:44pm
Hema Iyer from Bangalore, India
Fantastic, fantastic shot. I love such solitude....to be lost in my own thoughts. This is a great shot.
18 Mar 2009 4:08pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Beautiful composition, great mood and lovely B&W work. Another rich image.
18 Mar 2009 4:36pm
Observing from North West, United Kingdom
A great title to accompany this shot, is he deep in thought, pondering, searching for the future....? A strong image and presentation.
18 Mar 2009 4:38pm
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
A beautiful Candid shot the framing is excellent :)
18 Mar 2009 5:01pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Great mood of solitude... perfect compositon and tonality!!! Captivating!
18 Mar 2009 5:02pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
A lot of wisdom in that tree. best...jerry
18 Mar 2009 5:10pm
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
beautiful composition, great mood of solitude, perfect B&W and framing ! strong shot !
18 Mar 2009 6:14pm
Veronica from Bucharest, Romania
great capture, looks that he needed some little privacy ;)
18 Mar 2009 6:34pm
Pixim from Nice, France
I like much, the feeling is there. I adore the composition with this massive tree trunk in standby and this multitude of branches in front of him disorganizing these memories Bravo ;)
18 Mar 2009 7:08pm
mehdi from Pecs, Hungary
Emotional photo, the composition and tones are just perfect.
18 Mar 2009 8:05pm
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
Image of solitude in the shade of large trees. This photo is full of melancholy, the mood is sad and heavy as the position of the person who shot and seemed tired... excellent B&W.
18 Mar 2009 8:17pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
The mood in this image is captivating. I love your B/W processing, the dark contrasts and touch of light in the right places is superbly done. Excellent work as always Sharon.
18 Mar 2009 10:25pm
Arjan - PlasticDaisy from Netherlands
I do that with all my pictures: trying to find a good lyric to go with it. And you managed really well! (plus I'm a big Beatles fan, so that also helps! ;) )
18 Mar 2009 10:31pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I love the feeling that mighty tree creates, a giant that looms above the chap on the hill.
18 Mar 2009 10:48pm
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Great title and a great shot... but it looks like a great place to sit and admire the view too...
19 Mar 2009 2:06am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Great pairing with image and lyrics... Wonderfully evocative.
19 Mar 2009 3:56am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
I vaguely remember that song and didn't know who wrote it. Fits your capture well. This one hits home with me right now.
19 Mar 2009 4:41am
Alline from France
Se pauser a l'ombre de la solitude... pour mieux se retrouver...
19 Mar 2009 10:22am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I like it... great song too... and maybe the fool on the hill is the wise one after all.
19 Mar 2009 11:53am
sun from Iran
And nobody wants to know him,
For they think that he's just a fool,
For he never gives an answer,
But the fool on the hill,
Sees the sun going down,
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning 'round.
.
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wow..i love the title..
this is one of my favorite songs by Beatles...
really match with ur shot :) cool...
19 Mar 2009 12:53pm
Andy from United States
Love the song lyrics that you found to go with this! Really cool shot.
19 Mar 2009 9:34pm
Sien from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Great capture ...
A great point of view and fine composition.
A well done image.
Very good I like this portrait very much.
Grz Sien
19 Mar 2009 11:20pm
Nikon D70
1/250 second
F/10.0
70 mm