Oh my gosh I hope I haven't 'talked it up' too much, you may be disappointed, but this image I just might be tempted to frame and hang, for me this shot says it all, if you're going to be dragged along to an art gallery at least find something that makes sense! This chap had wandered away from the mob around the corner oohing and aahing over a Picasso and had found a group of nude sketches to quietly contemplate, well you know where you are with a nude don't you! The tonal colours appeal to my eye, creams and browns always feel very calming don't you think? Have a peaceful Wednesday, take care and stay safe.....p.s. this must be the first single shot post I've done for ages haha!
Ah yes, far from the madding crowds ignoble strife - couldn't agree more! And it is a picture well worth framing Grace, I like it very much.
ReplyDeleteOld chap is definitely having a wonderful time looking at all these nudes :-) Loved this shot. Great composition, Grace. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteI like his intense concentration on the subject at hand ;)
ReplyDeleteThis one is priceless, Gracie!! Definitely a "framer"! Yep, love that concentration!! Hope your week is going well! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI love such pictures... Photograph seing man seing art........
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I love it, and definitely frame-worthy! It pretty much sums up everything you described (picture worth a thousand words :) and then some...I've been in his shoes before, for sure!
ReplyDeletebien vu cet homme captive par les photos
ReplyDeleteA lovely image, Grace!
ReplyDeleteEs liegt halt immer im Auge des Betrachters, Kunst ist ja an sich zeitlos und somit auch frei einer Altersbeschränkung nach oben...
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I like this a lot. It reminds me of the photographer giants of old. Yes, by all means, frame it and hang it!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing is you could have enlarged it a bit so the nude sketches were a little more clear. I'm suffering from eye strain at the moment! :-)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice image Grace.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot Gracie
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This definitely belongs in Wordless Wednesday Again! I mean, seriously, who needs words with this photo! A great one...and I can just imagine what he is thinking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shot, Grace! And what a great title too. Now I'm thinking about Julie Christie. :-)
ReplyDeleteI never seem to escape the maddening crowd. Last Saturday, I was at a huge gallery opening for a group show my partner was in. I even saw the actor Jack Black standing behind me. If only I had the nerve to pull out my camera and photograph him.
ReplyDeleteYou are a big photographer, dear Grace.
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Wonderful photo, I can hear his grumbling about the other art work.
ReplyDeleteAh! a quiet corner to contemplate .... soft creams and browns away from the maddening crowd ... He got it right.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture, you caught the guy in a perfect pose!
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder, that it is the inside that counts. Yes, best shot.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Wednesday.
You're on safe ground, Grace, it's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteLove this moment! Take the time to contemplate what speaks to you! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye to spot this great photo op.
ReplyDeleteA lovely stillness after the busy previous post!
ReplyDeleteYin & Yang - you do it ALL :-)
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ReplyDeleteI have the same issue but sometimes one image is just right. You are right, of course, about the contemplative tone and the appeal of well-done nudes, but it's worth learning to appreciate Picasso, too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great shot.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! No you are dead on.....this is picture perfect. Nice work here. He even kinda looks a little like Picasso:) This is a great pic because it's layered. 1. Comtemplation 2. The subject....art. 3. The Gentleman
ReplyDeleteAnd then the interpretation.....timeless, looking back on life remembering times past.....etc etc....kudos!
Please ignore the typos:) I type so fast sometimes.
DeleteGreat people shot.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your "days before"'s pictures . And I appreciate this one, yes, suddenly, a quiet small corner, something simple and therefore stronger..Great shot !
ReplyDeletePS: Grace, a small gift for you on my blog today!
The gent is totally absorbed. Yes, it is a brilliant photo!
ReplyDeleteHmmm I got six months for 'contemplating' like that.....
ReplyDeleteyou did it very well!
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing photography!
Léia
even the double pool of shadows is a delight in this image.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like this shot. The simplicity of the tones and the subject matter are what makes it special. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture of the moment Grace.
ReplyDeleteeven w/o your words that photo tells a story .. well done!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this one so very much Mamma - fantastic shot
ReplyDeleteOh yes Grace, this is well worth framing! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteA clever man. And a superb candid.
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ReplyDeleteI don't wanna be all grammar Nazi, but it's "far from the madding crowd." :) And yeah, Gracie, I'd frame that sucker: it's BRILLIANT :) Epic. It's "that one." I was going to say I'd B&W it, but I actually like it...its hint of color speaks volumes...well done. Excellent capture...
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