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Apapukas · 04-30-2014, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

Hello,

I did a photo series called "Burn my shadow" (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/41-photo-critique/255002-people-burn-my-shadow.html) a while ago.
It was hard to pick just one photo, but I believe this one is the best.

Enjoy!

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Iberia · 05-01-2014, 01:06 AM

I nominate this photo.

Looks like a scene from a movie.
Nice composition and framing, very moody.

Cheers,
Ricardo

manntax · 05-07-2014, 02:05 AM

I cannot believe there is no more nominations here - I absolutely love the composition, dark tones and the story - maybe a bit too obvious but still a good good attempt! The only thing I would probably change is to remove or get rid of in any other way in the post processing that reflection of her hand in the second mirror - I would prefer to have it simple dark gradient instead - but that's me :P

A nomination from me for sure

>>-manntax-->

asp1880 · 05-07-2014, 05:27 AM

Ooh, a storyteller image. Nice.

Regards,
--Anders.

Apapukas · 05-07-2014, 07:40 AM

Thank you guys for the kind words

Blue · 05-07-2014, 07:42 AM

Nominated! I like the "Noir" style.

CeciProAm · 05-23-2014, 05:01 AM

This photo is brilliantly flawed just like the humans depicted.
I want to read the book or watch the film that tells me the
rest of their story. So many things draw my eye into their
world...her fingers on the blinds, looking for what?
his hands slamming the magazine into the gun, why?
There is so much tension, this picture tells a thousand
words....NOMINATED.

Apapukas · 05-23-2014, 07:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CeciProAm

This photo is brilliantly flawed just like the humans depicted.
I want to read the book or watch the film that tells me the
rest of their story. So many things draw my eye into their
world...her fingers on the blinds, looking for what?
his hands slamming the magazine into the gun, why?
There is so much tension, this picture tells a thousand
words....NOMINATED.

Thanks, CeciProAm!

I've just got back from work, tired and your words made me smile and feel great again

P.S. you can check full series here https://www.flickr.com/photos/96622359@N06/sets/72157642506499644/ .

Rokas.

Class A · 05-23-2014, 11:42 AM

I nominate this photo.

For the same reasons that have been mentioned already.

She does not appear to look through the gap in the blinds, but that's a small niggle.

P.S.: There some other very nice ones in your series, but I agree you picked the best for this contest.

Apapukas · 05-23-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by Class A

I nominate this photo.

For the same reasons that have been mentioned already.

She does not appear to look through the gap in the blinds, but that's a small niggle.

P.S.: There some other very nice ones in your series, but I agree you picked the best for this contest.

Thanks!

A small niggle, but well spotted one! You have a good eye

John Elger · 05-24-2014, 03:35 PM

I nominate this photo. Great work with the mirrors, nice composition and did you use any but natural lighting?

Apapukas · 05-25-2014, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by John Elger

I nominate this photo. Great work with the mirrors, nice composition and did you use any but natural lighting?

Thanks, John!

Only natural light

wallygoots · 05-25-2014, 12:29 PM

I nominate this photo. It's evocative and tells an unfinished story.

bandfan · 05-25-2014, 07:38 PM

I really like this but for some reason it just seems she should have a cigarette in one hand to really complete the image. Have just started looking at photo's so can't nominate just yet.

Apapukas · 05-26-2014, 01:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bandfan

I really like this but for some reason it just seems she should have a cigarette in one hand to really complete the image. Have just started looking at photo's so can't nominate just yet.

I had this idea to use a cigarette, but then I thought that cigarettes aren't as cool as they used to anymore (quite the opposite I believe)

05-01-2014, 01:06 AM	#2
Iberia Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 135	I nominate this photo. I nominate this photo. Looks like a scene from a movie. Nice composition and framing, very moody. Cheers, Ricardo Last edited by Iberia; 05-01-2014 at 01:06 AM. Reason: forgot the "I nominate" part

05-23-2014, 07:11 AM - 1 Like	#8
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by CeciProAm This photo is brilliantly flawed just like the humans depicted. I want to read the book or watch the film that tells me the rest of their story. So many things draw my eye into their world...her fingers on the blinds, looking for what? his hands slamming the magazine into the gun, why? There is so much tension, this picture tells a thousand words....NOMINATED. Thanks, CeciProAm! I've just got back from work, tired and your words made me smile and feel great again P.S. you can check full series here https://www.flickr.com/photos/96622359@N06/sets/72157642506499644/ . Rokas. Last edited by Apapukas; 05-23-2014 at 07:22 AM.

05-26-2014, 01:26 AM - 1 Like	#15
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by bandfan I really like this but for some reason it just seems she should have a cigarette in one hand to really complete the image. Have just started looking at photo's so can't nominate just yet. I had this idea to use a cigarette, but then I thought that cigarettes aren't as cool as they used to anymore (quite the opposite I believe) Last edited by Apapukas; 06-01-2014 at 05:25 PM.

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05-07-2014, 02:05 AM	#3
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	I cannot believe there is no more nominations here - I absolutely love the composition, dark tones and the story - maybe a bit too obvious but still a good good attempt! The only thing I would probably change is to remove or get rid of in any other way in the post processing that reflection of her hand in the second mirror - I would prefer to have it simple dark gradient instead - but that's me :P A nomination from me for sure >>-manntax-->

05-07-2014, 05:27 AM	#4
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	Ooh, a storyteller image. Nice. Regards, --Anders.

05-07-2014, 07:40 AM	#5
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Thank you guys for the kind words

05-07-2014, 07:42 AM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Nominated! I like the "Noir" style.

05-23-2014, 05:01 AM	#7
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698	This photo is brilliantly flawed just like the humans depicted. I want to read the book or watch the film that tells me the rest of their story. So many things draw my eye into their world...her fingers on the blinds, looking for what? his hands slamming the magazine into the gun, why? There is so much tension, this picture tells a thousand words....NOMINATED.

05-23-2014, 11:42 AM	#9
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	I nominate this photo. For the same reasons that have been mentioned already. She does not appear to look through the gap in the blinds, but that's a small niggle. P.S.: There some other very nice ones in your series, but I agree you picked the best for this contest.

05-23-2014, 12:27 PM	#10
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A I nominate this photo. For the same reasons that have been mentioned already. She does not appear to look through the gap in the blinds, but that's a small niggle. P.S.: There some other very nice ones in your series, but I agree you picked the best for this contest. Thanks! A small niggle, but well spotted one! You have a good eye

05-24-2014, 03:35 PM	#11
John Elger Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 84	I nominate this photo. Great work with the mirrors, nice composition and did you use any but natural lighting?

05-25-2014, 03:59 AM	#12
Apapukas Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lietuva, Vilnius Posts: 627 Original Poster	Originally posted by John Elger I nominate this photo. Great work with the mirrors, nice composition and did you use any but natural lighting? Thanks, John! Only natural light

05-25-2014, 12:29 PM	#13
wallygoots Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 30	I nominate this photo. It's evocative and tells an unfinished story.

05-25-2014, 07:38 PM	#14
bandfan New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ruston, La Posts: 6	I really like this but for some reason it just seems she should have a cigarette in one hand to really complete the image. Have just started looking at photo's so can't nominate just yet.

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