Cem_Usakligil
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Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Cem,
The designer who did that needs a rest!
Green is fine but the mirrors make be nervous. It's like the ante-room for the Neptune Society's "end-of-life permanent-sleep-center". Nowhere to hide!
Certainly this picture is not a simple experience! One cannot ignore it. Sterile, clinical unease is created!
Asher
The designer who did that needs a rest!
Green is fine but the mirrors make be nervous. It's like the ante-room for the Neptune Society's "end-of-life permanent-sleep-center". Nowhere to hide!
Certainly this picture is not a simple experience! One cannot ignore it. Sterile, clinical unease is created!
Asher
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
Hi Asher,
I knew that this would be a tough one to crack judging by the reserved reactions (or the lack thereof) till now.
I have been constantly revisiting this picture in the past 1.5 years since I took it. It gives me a feeling of duplicity, doubt, unfulfilled perfectionism and emptiness. Originally, I wanted to title it " All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go" but decided against it.
The architect and also the interior designer was Leendert van der Vlugt who is resting permanently since 1936.
I knew that this would be a tough one to crack judging by the reserved reactions (or the lack thereof) till now.
I have been constantly revisiting this picture in the past 1.5 years since I took it. It gives me a feeling of duplicity, doubt, unfulfilled perfectionism and emptiness. Originally, I wanted to title it " All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go" but decided against it.
fahim mohammed
Well-known member
Cem, your titles are now approaching the limits of my Latin numerical reading ability. Hopefully you shall
start with Arabic numbering.
The image is claustrophobic for me. Maybe the color, a shade of green that is too pressing. Do I make any
sense? The mirrors surprisingly do not expand the space but seem to act to constrain the soul.
An interesting take, to say the least.
Regards.
start with Arabic numbering.
The image is claustrophobic for me. Maybe the color, a shade of green that is too pressing. Do I make any
sense? The mirrors surprisingly do not expand the space but seem to act to constrain the soul.
An interesting take, to say the least.
Regards.
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
I will switch to using the Arabic numerals from now on, lol.
The image is indeed all what you wrote: claustrophobic, depressing, constrictive. That is why it has been haunting me for so long.
Helene Anderson
New member
Love it! So clean, so straight so . . . . . . .er . . . . . green. µThough I am a fan of architecture of the twenties and thirties, avidly watch "Hercule Poirot" just to see lots of examples from that period.
Mind you, wouldn't want to live with it, that green, though is nice to look at.
I'm still there with the Roman numerals, look forward to nr X, even XI, XII, XIII, XIV etc etc !
Mind you, wouldn't want to live with it, that green, though is nice to look at.
I'm still there with the Roman numerals, look forward to nr X, even XI, XII, XIII, XIV etc etc !
Ben Rubinstein
pro member
If I have a nightmare featuring this image, it's all your fault Cem!
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
Hi Hélène,
In that case, I will show you some more pictures taken at that location.
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
On my head be it then!If I have a nightmare featuring this image, it's all your fault Cem!
Ruben Alfu
New member
Hi Cem,
I like this photo, the composition is impeccable, I like that psychological thriller feeling and the detail of the suitcase is very suggestive.
Regards,
Ruben
nicolas claris
OPF Co-founder/Administrator
Hi Cem
another nice one!
I just regret that the lower left corner of the left door is cropped…
Would you have a vertical shot of the same scene?
Ah! those frenchies, they're never happy : D !
PS hey! what are these horrible emoticons here: ? I had to insert spaces between the : and the D to keep my smile otherwise I get this most vulgar green icon, beurk! awful!
another nice one!
I just regret that the lower left corner of the left door is cropped…
Would you have a vertical shot of the same scene?
Ah! those frenchies, they're never happy : D !
PS hey! what are these horrible emoticons here:
? I had to insert spaces between the : and the D to keep my smile otherwise I get this most vulgar green icon, beurk! awful!
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
Hi Cem
another nice one!
I just regret that the lower left corner of the left door is cropped…
Would you have a vertical shot of the same scene?
Ah! those frenchies, they're never happy : D !
PS hey! what are these horrible emoticons here:
I am with you on the cropped corner. But I couldn't back out more than this. It was handheld shooting and I had to rush before somebody walked into the picture. I may have another exposure from which I might transplant the missing corner. We shall see.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I am with you on the cropped corner. But I couldn't back out more than this. It was handheld shooting and I had to rush before somebody walked into the picture. I may have another exposure from which I might transplant the missing corner. We shall see.
Cem,
I have no such regrets! I like the imperfections! I prefer to know that you had a thought, then a need and the picture was recorded. It is what it is and it seems to deliver 100% of what you intended. Therefore it works and is, IMHO, perfect! I only expect perfection in Vogue™ and all that is superficial and false anyway.
Asher
Mark Hampton
New member
Hi Hélène,
In that case, I will show you some more pictures taken at that location.
Cem, cropping this one to the edge of the picture frame on the left strengthens it as an image - is it ok to play and repost ?
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
I see what you mean and you might have a point. Please feel free to play around with it.
Cem_Usakligil
Well-known member
Thanks Asher for reminding me that perfectionism is not our best friend after all. I need this reminder every now and then.
Mark Hampton
New member
Cem,
seems the colour went a bit wild - but here is the crop. a bit of Mondrian in here there is !
Cems picture - crop idea m hampton
thanks for letting me play man.
cheers