The whole theory of the universe is directed unerringly to one single individual.
--Walt Whitman
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Step by step, and he is one of those. Being part of the Big Whole. Lonely and so much the same of any others. I like the philosophy guessed behind and the eye-contact full of sweet interrogations, he's cool among the straight lines, and does see you.
Two, that is.
29 Jul 2010 5:19am
Brilliant compo. The lines point in one direction, unerringly, as Whitman says... The light points that way, too. He has no idea he's the one, unless he's reading Whitman as well.
29 Jul 2010 5:29am
One alone on the dark steps with wonderful light, almost like an X over him. Your processing is fantastic in those soft dark tones, and his inclined head, inquisitively looking over is wonderful. A whole personality implied.
29 Jul 2010 5:35am
I love the way the light and shadow leads up the staircase to the left, while the ONE single man anchors all, on the right. And he looks at you...the other. :-)
29 Jul 2010 5:41am
Great capture. An absolute moment, without past or future.
29 Jul 2010 6:19am
Shadows over the step are very good - some interesting patterns and details there. All hinging on the individual.
29 Jul 2010 7:00am
Love this. I was drawn in because it looked similar to a photo I posted some time back, but.... somehow you capture this air of ... 'je ne sais quoi' ... 'un air de mystère' ... la tristesse de la vie ... solitude des jeunes ….. ?
29 Jul 2010 9:55am
Great composition of lines and shadows, and fantastic illustration for the verse of WW.
29 Jul 2010 10:47am
Les pieds dans l'ombre mais la tête au soleil !
Joli graphisme baigné d'ombre et de lumière
29 Jul 2010 11:02am
Everyone has already stated the beautiful lines, composition, and use of open space, so I'll comment on something different. :) His position on the stairs is peculiar to me. I don't think I've ever seen anyone sit cross legged on steps before--looks terribly uncomfortable.
29 Jul 2010 1:16pm
Superb! What a wonderful compo with all those steps and then your subject. Great b/w photography.
29 Jul 2010 4:11pm
beautiful shot , between light and shadow, and a nice quote for bonus. Great work
29 Jul 2010 4:14pm
Wonderful shadows falling on the steps.
29 Jul 2010 6:02pm
Love the simplicity of this. Wonderful study of shadow and light.
29 Jul 2010 6:44pm
Very strong image, perfect use of light and dark on the stairs ...
29 Jul 2010 7:29pm
Superb capture and tones. I love Whitman.
29 Jul 2010 7:56pm
Wow - fabulous - the lighting on the stairs is just amazing - love the composition - him in the corner - really separates him - and the little glance he's giving - great image and love the quote.
29 Jul 2010 8:53pm
Lovely light in this image. I love the contrast. Great processing.
29 Jul 2010 8:58pm
you've composed this one quite beautifully.. well done.. :D
29 Jul 2010 11:51pm
Jolie composition et belle lumière ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
30 Jul 2010 6:13am
Yes, but very few of us realize that! A wonderful image...the light is so magical...making him so special!! Superbly seen, photographed and processed!
30 Jul 2010 6:36am
great light and shadows, the man looks very lonely, you succeded to cacht the atitude very well.
30 Jul 2010 7:50am
Cool composition, putting that guy at the upper right corner.
30 Jul 2010 8:28am
Lost in thoughts. Seems that he is looking at you however.
30 Jul 2010 8:47am
So beautiful !! Great B & W shot ! love it !
30 Jul 2010 1:59pm
Love the lighting and lines and where you placed the subject in the frame. Excellent!
30 Jul 2010 3:17pm
Beautiful and sublime, this is a wonderfully composed and processed photo. Great work.
30 Jul 2010 3:30pm
Oh so sad...would love it if you would submit one of your gorgeous photos for my canvas contest...it's an interpretation of "Hello Love - family." http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2010/07/hello-love-hello-canvas-giveaway/. I hope this young man has one waiting for him...
30 Jul 2010 5:17pm
Like a single note of music, that guy sits on the stairs.
Very sad photo I love it :)
30 Jul 2010 5:18pm
lines of beautiful graphics, a very wonderful composition and b & w!
five stars! "
kisses, sharon!
30 Jul 2010 11:27pm
Great. The man seems look at you and make a portrait of you..
30 Jul 2010 11:54pm
you could be alone in a overfull world of everything. nice photo!
1 Aug 2010 10:52am
Great framing and just love the play of the light on the steps.
1 Aug 2010 9:35pm
Bravo, Sharon. This is "one" fabulous image. Excellent story being told here.
2 Aug 2010 4:45am
Very nice; I like the way the steps are broken by the student.
15 Aug 2010 5:14am
Canon PowerShot A640
1/80 second
F/4.1
30 mm