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    Drunk Tranny

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    I'd say shoot it round the world, but he might actually like that.

    But at least some people are amused by it.

    Some people just have too much time on their hands...
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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    Makes me think of the NY, Andy Warhol movies, Lou Reed music, Richard Avedon photos, Rocky Horror Show etc.....

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    Quote Originally Posted by GB1
    I'd say shoot it round the world, but he might actually like that.

    But at least some people are amused by it.

    Some people just have too much time on their hands...
    That wasn't a photo critique, that was you passing judgment.

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    I think this is interesting. The composition is perfect and it seems there is a social statement in the image, unless I'm just projecting my own values on it - which is very possible. But I see this guy as standing alone and outside of the party that's going on around him. His dress isn't quite on right and it's not clear whether he's happy or not. I don't know if you were consciously trying to create a message. But I'm getting one. It's an ambivalent one, but I think it's there. And ambivalence, without judgement, can make for powerful photos.

    Aesthetically, the classic Tri-X / flash look of this image is in the tradition of socio-politically motivated photojournalism. It's a look that brings along its own history and values. And it gives us a context with which to view the image. I think it adds to this photo both visually and content-wise.
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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    Excellent review! And thank you.

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    i love his facil expression, good capture

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    I'll echo what John said in that it is an interesting socdial document on a small subculture.
    I think how you photographed this scene in B&W with a flash is very effective, but the the main subject seems to be a little out of focus.I can tell that this person interested you with your compostion, I am sure I would a similiar photograph.
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    I looked at your site and saw great photographs, it looks like you have great access to what could be an interesting project.

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    I'm a tad mixed on the shot. I think the pure originality of the shot may "override" the problems I see with this shot. Firstly, I would've liked to see the whole subject included...not cut off around the feet. Also, I'm noticing a few hot spots, especially with the cups the other subjects are holding on the right hand side.

    Besides that, the black and white is very good for a place I'd presume is rather low light. The title isn't something I'm huge on either but I'm rather conservative like that

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    Re: Drunk Tranny

    Framing is awkward -- man on left is cut off, either remove him or include him, not just partway.
    Exposure is good; if this is a B+W digital conversion, well done; for film, good tonality.
    You seem to have captured a moment, and the big smile helps, but framing and composition (would have liked if you'd been more to the left to make the shot) prevent a complete (think Diane Arbus) photograph.

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