bluechameleon
an altered state of mind
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 4 August 2009 in Documentary & Street.
"I have dreamed in my life
dreams that have stayed with me ever after
and changed my ideas
they have gone through and through me
like wine through water
and altered the color of my mind"
-- Emily Bronte
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Daryl Johnson from Farnham, United Kingdom
Is this a reflection? An interesting feel to this...
4 Aug 2009 5:48am
@Daryl Johnson: Thanks Daryl. No, not a reflection, but a man dressed all in white under the bright sun and a crowd of people behind him. Since the holga does not have any sort of control over exposure, the contrast is crazy :)
Dulcie from Danville, United States
I'm puzzeled, too...but you have given this image an unmistakable air of drama and intrigue! Very interesting!
4 Aug 2009 5:58am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Just love the quote you have posted here, Sharon - and the image fits it so perfectly. Unusual and intriguing photo.
4 Aug 2009 6:52am
zOOm from Paris, France
Surprising mood (as usual Sharon anyway !), could have been shot in the 30's for me, during a terrific hot summer... like a lunatic lost in the street...
4 Aug 2009 7:58am
k@ from Paris, France
Wow ! A Henry Miller look but the mood is much crazier for sure, thanks to Holga & Sharon ! :) Impressive !
We're both on lunatics today it seems ;/
4 Aug 2009 8:03am
Nicki from Germany
Typical Holga - oh this is a awesome mood. This man must be Phantomas, a littler bit older ^^.
4 Aug 2009 11:23am
Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada
Very nice high key. This man is like a ghost in this picture.
4 Aug 2009 12:20pm
rian from mobile, United States
looks like a very vintage photo.. great capture.. :)
4 Aug 2009 12:22pm
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
I love this image...the over-exposure expresses and illustrates the quote superbly:)
4 Aug 2009 1:34pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Strange mood, the man seems to be an apparition... a great one.
4 Aug 2009 1:52pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
What strange mood this is conveying... such a strong suspense and mystery! Brilliant use of your Holga!:-)
4 Aug 2009 2:37pm
Morten Pedersen from Norway
I do like it in its simplicity he seems confused and it gives a little dramatics to the picture.
4 Aug 2009 4:23pm
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
wonderful "post traitement " which reinforces the blur its spirit! superb shot, Sharon!
great!
kiss!
4 Aug 2009 4:24pm
emeterio from Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
I like your B&W job. I think it's so strong. Congratulations.
4 Aug 2009 7:20pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Amazing processing. Perfect for your title.
4 Aug 2009 7:55pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Awesome image that fits the quote perfectly. Super work.
5 Aug 2009 2:18am
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
excellent Sharon. the quote fits the image perfectly, indeed. :)
5 Aug 2009 2:22am
Ti from Alpharetta, United States
The White Spirit among us, and you've revealed his identity at last!
Spirit from outerly world! :-)
5 Aug 2009 4:12am
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
Well, my dear, I don`t know how long you`ve lived, but your vision is certainly altered :) You make us see what you see and it is not what we all usually see. You turn and twist the world and give it all the new and different look. Great work on this shot!
5 Aug 2009 4:28am
Liang from San Francisco, United States
looks like a look of concern on his face, something drawn on him that stands out nicely.
5 Aug 2009 4:20pm
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
I thought he has gone to a better place already... but this is former US Prez. Gerald Ford!! Trippy!
5 Aug 2009 8:20pm
grant from kansas city, United States
the title fits very well. this is a bit eerie. i like it.
6 Aug 2009 11:10pm
The Factory from Switzerland
I like this man, Sharon! His face expression... I don't know why... maybe it's me... in conjunction with your title and the E. Bronte legend :)
Makes me dreaming :)
8 Aug 2009 12:56pm
