Critique Desired: Saw

[Cedric MASSOULIER]

In french, we have an expression which says "en dent de scie" (saw teeth) which evokes ups and downs of life or people. I found it appropriate for this picture :

"Saw" - Cedric Massoulier

[Asher Kelman]

Originally Posted by Cedric MASSOULIER

In french, we have an expression which says "en dent de scie" (saw teeth) which evokes ups and downs of life or people. I found it appropriate for this picture :

"Saw" - Cedric Massoulier

I'd have thought, first of all, that this was a picture of architectural geometry typically from Paul Abbott's London photographs, you might have commented on. You would, of course, naturally set it into a French Philosopher's chessboard. However, this is truly Massoulier, born, bred and speaking to us.

The ups and downs of life, taken from a saw, the French perspective, are all destructive no matter which way the jagged edge comes to us. We don't have that metaphor in English. We use see-saw, but that's a child playground equipment. It's a long plank of wood usually, balanced in the center, with one child sitting at each end, so kids can each move up and down in turn.

The see saw movement then is a concept of a more gentle movement of our fate. The French phrase uses a cutting saw, and that is much more harsh. Maybe these two difference represent how our cultures have evolved away from one another, but I'd have to consider that idea a little more. There has to be a reason why we have such different metaphors.

Asher

[Paul Abbott]

I like this image, Cedric. The jagged walls are great and unusual.
With respect, I think it would be improved upon if the guys legs hadn't disappeared in those overly dark tones at the bottom of the image.

[Cedric MASSOULIER]

Originally Posted by Paul Abbott

With respect, I think it would be improved upon if the guys legs hadn't disappeared in those overly dark tones at the bottom of the image.

Hi Paul,

Indeed, i have hesitated to improve visibility of legs... I will try another version a bit later.
Thanks.

Cedric.

[Asher Kelman]

Originally Posted by Cedric MASSOULIER

Hi Paul,

Indeed, i have hesitated to improve visibility of legs... I will try another version a bit later.
Thanks.

Cedric.

Hi Cedric,

Have you made a version with the man's legs brought out? That would really complete the picture.

Asher