bluechameleon
the struggle
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 18 April 2009 in Documentary & Street.
“The strongest have their moments of fatigue”
Friedrich Nietzsche
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Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
I am always amazed by the man of this profession. Great image, Sharon! The composition is superb!
18 Apr 2009 5:32am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
A very strong and dramatic image with superb composition and tone!
18 Apr 2009 5:57am
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Serious air !!! best...jerry
18 Apr 2009 5:57am
k@ from Paris, France
But knowing they are vulnerable too and have the right to give up or make a pause, the strongest become even stronger and don't fall down... Your beautiful and so moving picture reminds me that quote I cherrish : "Try again. Fail again. Fail better" (Becket) ;/ Thks & congrats, lady BC*
18 Apr 2009 6:38am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Perfectly captured!!! Like the struggle of life, sometimes its a big climb!!!
18 Apr 2009 6:55am
Brian Chen from Seattle, United States
Very nice job with this photo. the black and white processing just give it an extra edge.
18 Apr 2009 7:20am
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Stunning capture! Love the composition and the silhouette of the man!
18 Apr 2009 8:24am
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
Great image for a struggle advertisement, one can feel the work being done to reach the summit
18 Apr 2009 9:14am
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Stunning image and perfect title!!! Very powerful and evocative, as always... brilliant work my dear!
18 Apr 2009 10:12am
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Cool. Great action photo. Very interesting to see how this man is struggling for his life. B&W is right selection for Your photo because it is adding excitement.
18 Apr 2009 10:43am
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Well seen and captured Sharon! You should be working for the Olympic Committee...... ROFL ;-))
18 Apr 2009 11:10am
@Eric Cousineau: Never!!! (thanks Eric)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
This is why they say a picture is worth a thousand words! This photograph really depicts "The Struggle" and is a testament to the strength and endurance needed in this profession!!!
18 Apr 2009 12:48pm
Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada
The mouvement in the air! Giving an impressive picture vertigo.
Very nice!
18 Apr 2009 2:05pm
@Polydactyle: Thank you! There were a bunch of people, I suppose training for who knows what...but a kind of synchronized free falling ballet from the top of the Vancouver Public Library, many stories up.
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
Excellent Silo I am sure he will make it :) very nice contrast between the climber and the sky GREAT!
18 Apr 2009 2:08pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
This is a great shot, Sharon; just a dynamite capture. The title is right on; climbing requires intense concentration and effort.
18 Apr 2009 2:28pm
@john4jack: Thanks so much Jack...it was quite the sight to behold, and something I would never do with my fear of heights and all...
Veronelle from Lens, France
beautifull silhouette and the black side is a great idea
18 Apr 2009 2:45pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Sharon, that's a gem of a shot. Awesome
18 Apr 2009 3:02pm
isidro from Spain
excelente composición! me gusta mucho el encuadre y el tono en b/n de tus fotos muy bueno
18 Apr 2009 3:21pm
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Excellente image! Impressionnant ce personnage suspendu dans le vide!
18 Apr 2009 4:10pm
Ilan from Israel
Powerful image. You can actually see the struggle of that silhouette while he/she trying to climb up.
Great catch!
18 Apr 2009 4:32pm
Mike Paulison from United States
Ah... couldn't get up higher than this one I see. I don't know what exactly he's doing, but you've made him(or her, sorry) look like a ninja! You always seem to be around when something mysterious is afoot. Nice!
18 Apr 2009 4:42pm
Robert Kruh from Slovenia
Wow, this is cool capture! What a action! Great work :)
18 Apr 2009 6:35pm
paolo from Castelnuovo, Italy
excellent compo and silhouette. you also shooted at the right time, i see a great action in this.
18 Apr 2009 6:58pm
Liang from San Francisco, United States
working hard here and struggling to get through is a strong message. nicely shot with the amazing silhouette figure.
18 Apr 2009 7:46pm
Hoai Bao Photography from San Francisco, United States
Beautifully captured and titled. Love the contrast between foreground and background. Great shot.
18 Apr 2009 10:14pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
He hope he will not think about Nietsche, in his position ;) Vertical limits...
18 Apr 2009 10:30pm
Tracey from Maryland, United States
*yikes* The quote is perfect. I love that we can feel the tension without having to see the face. That is art.
19 Apr 2009 1:00am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
What a scene you've captured. Looks terrifying.
19 Apr 2009 4:22am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A brilliant composition. This is a very compelling image.
19 Apr 2009 8:17am
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Excellenbt, the title and the image really fulfill eachother perfrectly. Well done
20 Apr 2009 2:41am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States
an acrobatic dance in slow motion and low lighting -- just superb!!
21 Apr 2009 8:39pm
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