Under the Moon . . .view from within

[gahspidy]

I find that I like this one very much for several reasons. What are your feelings on this . . . .
Thanks

[Seb]

I find that I like this one very much for several reasons. What are your feelings on this . . . .
Thanks

How early/late was it when you shot this one? The lighting on the floor at the door is quite something. It almost looks like early morning light with a late winter afternoon sky in background. The effect is relaxing, almost hypnotic in some way.

Having a person standing outside also help to create a mysterious mood. Did you asked him to pose or was he passing by??

regards

Seb

[bobbythebandit]

Love everything in this except the person just standing there.Perhaps if he was moving, walking along say, it would be a bit better. Good composition and the light is great.
Bobby

[Chunk]

Another good fit in the series, Gary. I like the person standing there and looking - leaving us wondering what's over that way.

How many series do you have working??

[readingr]

Another GREAT photo and composition - Where do you find these places? It looks like some form of industrial site with porta cabins in the background.

Tried to peak around the corner of the doorway to see what the chaps looking at and guess what? I couldn't strain my neck enough to get round the door! I even get the feeling he's giving a large articulated lorry directions on reversing - weired or what?

I love the grass in the door way making it look abandoned

[mtbbrian]

I like this one Gary.
I like that you are using people in this series. I know this is the second or so image that you have done that. And it is a good thing!
Keep It Up Gary!
Brian

[gahspidy]

Seb . . .this was dusk, about 5:00 pm. The moon was rising and the sun had almost set on the other side ( behind the camera) creating some interesting lighting. I may answer your other question as you read on. Thanks as always


Bobby . . glad to hear your points and I appreciate you looking and commenting.

Chunk . . .as usual, you seem to see and feel what it is I am trying to convey.It's always helpful to know what you like or dislike about an image. As for series i have in progress, there is this, a series on metal cans, portraits of masks, and something called Civil Service Workers ( retired and active) which I will be posting one of shortly to get some feedback. I have so many other ideas in mind, but working full time it does not seem like I ever have the chance to pursue my goals. . .such is life. Thanks again Chunk, for your time.

Roger . . . if you turn the monitor sideways and then skim the screen you can just mae out the ocean the man is looking at. ;) This is an abandoned utility shack right near the boardwalk and next to the beach house. The porta cabins are there for construction that has been going on there, but seems to have been put off for some time. This was very eerie for me. In the shack, just to the left of the camera, are stairs going down to a basement I suppose. It must be flooded with water because all i kept hearing in there was drops and sounds in the water that were echoing throughout this shack. Was very cold that day as well , and I was the only soul around for miles from what I could tell. btw. . .I drive an articulated lorry. . .now there's something to ponder.

Brian . . .glad you feel that way about the added characters in the shots. And thanks again for your support and encouragement in my works on this.

[Overbeyond]

I find that I like this one very much for several reasons. What are your feelings on this . . . .
Thanks

gary
Top shelf as usual. The static man and the moon adds the mystery to this for me. Reminds me of a Pink Floyd album cover for some reason, why I'm not too sure. Is he waiting for an ET to arrive? A tale of mystery and the imagination.
Tom

[readingr]

I don't believe it - You really drive an articulated lorry!

Are these photos from areas you stop at?

[Chunk]

Thanks for the nice words, Gary. I'll continue to nag.
BTW, that's a nice tree you have in this shot. Did you catch any wit it as the subject?

[mdmc]

G, the detail in the open door leads to the photo. The tree reaches for the moon. The mans gaze looks beond, completing some sort of triangle. Looking at youre posting pic and the man in the photo I thought self portrait, and if you were the only one around for miles, well..
I've been searching this photo for somthing to nit, so how about that black thing in front of the shoes! damn it no, that needs to be there to! Something dark needs to be there
If it is a self portrait, you seem to have wanted someone to guess .
If i'm wrong, i'm consistant.
I suppose this photo could be better, but I can't imagine how.
Mark.

[gahspidy]

Roger . .actually it's an articulated transit bus that i drive in Manhattan. . this scene is in Brooklyn, just an area I started exploring for interesting scenes. Thought your comment was surprising though.

Brendan . .thanks for the comments. . .being a Floyd fan in my younger days I know what you mean. Alot of the big rock bands from that time were using strange photos on their covers, many of which i was intrigued by.

Chunk. . .I like that tree alot as well, and their are many like that around this place. I did try a shot of one but was not happy withit but I have not given up.

Mark. . .thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this. You've put it together rather well. The triangle effect sort of keeps the eye going around and around in the small area that is the scene outside the door.Mysterious feel was the intent as well. Thanks for looking and commenting.

[Seb]

Roger . .actually it's an articulated transit bus that i drive in Manhattan. . this scene is in Brooklyn, just an area I started exploring for interesting scenes. Thought your comment was surprising though.

Brendan . .thanks for the comments. . .being a Floyd fan in my younger days I know what you mean. Alot of the big rock bands from that time were using strange photos on their covers, many of which i was intrigued by.

Chunk. . .I like that tree alot as well, and their are many like that around this place. I did try a shot of one but was not happy withit but I have not given up.

Mark. . .thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this. You've put it together rather well. The triangle effect sort of keeps the eye going around and around in the small area that is the scene outside the door.Mysterious feel was the intent as well. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Gary, you are my hero, period!

I find the photograph even more compelling as I go through the entire discussion.
BTW, kudos Mark for the clever thoughts. I didn't saw that one coming...

Seb

[gahspidy]

Seb, thanks for the kind sentiment. I was thinking that i had given away so much taht this image lost it's mystery and appeal.

[Seb]

Seb, thanks for the kind sentiment. I was thinking that i had given away so much taht this image lost it's mystery and appeal.

Well, I guess that the exact opposite happened. I felt rather dumb when I read Mark post and then reread the entire tread. You told us everything and I just didn't got it at the first place. I guess that I wasn't alone as it seems that only Mark figured things out.

Either way, my point is that this picture bear a lot more meaning than I first thought and knowing more about its making allow me to further appreciate it.

Seb

[mdmc]

Ow! My scalp is still bleeding from the aren't I clever feather.
I think I caught on because you resemble William Hurt in both photos, from what I can see. You're comments to Chunk settled it.
If you have the time I would love to hear the story behind it. Had you been there before, have you photographed the scene before, was the moon luck or planned, did you intend a portrait, or did you just want to fill the space?
I also like the fact that there is some detail in the sky, even on screen.
Wish I could see like you,
Mark.

[Tuna]

I assume you positioned the man (self-portrait?) but how did you get the tree and moon to stand where they are?

Great job, as usual Gary. The tree really adds to the depth perception feature of the image.

Tuna

[gahspidy]

Seb, its good to know that the bg info actually adds more interest to the image for you.
Tuna, I appreciate your looking and commenting. Your point of views always helpful. yeah, the tree and moon were not very cooperative, but i had a talk with them and got them to see things my way ;)
Mark, this was late Christmas afternoon and after having dropped off some family I noticed a good day with sunsetting for possible shots. I had not planned to come over here but was actually chasing a sunset for a good spot and wound up here on the beach. It took me a while to plan this shot in my mind and to set it up and "stage" it.