Dancing in the Arch [Joy and Happiness]
Uploaded: August 23, 2001 02:04:02
Girl dancing with sheer fabrics in stone ruins.
Glenn Theal August 23, 2001
Hi, Shirley:This is a truly a lovely photo.
Funny, it actually reminds me of a Shania Twain music video.
Very nicely done!
Cheers,
Glenn #478
Pieter J. Roelofse August 23, 2001
This is such a wonderful and beautiful picture. Nice work ! #702Shirley D. Cross-Taylor August 23, 2001
Thank you both, Glenn and Pieter. #704Lorraine Foster August 23, 2001
Good work! This is a beautiful shot. Lorraine F #708Elaine S. Robbins August 24, 2001
I like this as well. I think it would be even stronger in black and white. The color in many ways distracts from the mostly black/dark and white of the subject, I think. Have you tried desaturating it just to see? Nonetheless a beautiful photo!Elaine #710
Shirley D. Cross-Taylor August 24, 2001
Thank you all...I really appreciate it. Elaine, I'm uploading a B&W version, what do you think? #712Jim Miotke My Courses August 24, 2001
What a great illustration of the difference between color and black and white. I am not sure which one I like better. Elaine is right that color can be distracting but I actually enjoy the way color adds a sense of lightness and whispiness to the image. Tough choice... #713Shirley D. Cross-Taylor August 24, 2001
Thank you, Jim. Your comments mean a lot. #715Glenn Theal August 24, 2001
Hi,I tend to agree with Jim on this one. Although the B&W is nice, I find it washed out in certain areas and not having enough contrast in others. Perhaps, this may have been different had you shot this photo on B&W film using special filters.
Personally, I like the colour version the most.
Cheers,
Glenn #716
Jill Garl August 24, 2001
AWESOME SHOT!! I love it, I live both the color and black and white, but I think the color is the best with this shot. Wow, it's so great. #722Vasko August 25, 2001
Great shot, no doubt (color or B&W, by the way, I like the B&W better), but I was just wondering what it would look like if the top of the arch was included…. perhaps it was too high, though.Rock on,
Vasko
#749
Elaine S. Robbins August 25, 2001
I think I like the black and white better - it seems more dramatic to me. But whatever you like best! #755Shirley D. Cross-Taylor August 25, 2001
Thank you all for your comments and compliments. I do have many photos of Anna where the whole arch shows, just not in this one. #764Glenn Theal September 04, 2001
Shirley,I must say that I am stunned that this photo did not make it into the finalists.
However, you really do have a lovely photo here, and you should be very pleased. I would also encourage you to re-submit it into this month's contest as well.
All the best,
Glenn #942
Shirley D. Cross-Taylor September 04, 2001
Dear Glenn, you seem to be a fan of my work. I didn't know you could resubmit...perhaps I will.Thank you.
Shirley #945
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