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Henry Lydecker wrote:
This one is better, I like the two kids on the right. The kid pointing adds a lot to the image, and I think it fits more of what you described in the thread title.
What was your intention for the statement made by this image? Right now I can see a few: people using their phones to view/capture the world, a crowd confronting a famous artwork, dazed adults while children look in wonder. How did you perceive the scene/shot?
Hi Henry and appreciate your comments. What you've described is exactly how I felt. This painting is the most famous and popular one at MOMA. Whenever I've visited, there are crowds around it, taking photos and selfies, kind of like what I saw at the Louvre in front of the Mona Lisa. There's always an air of wonder and excitement and that's what I was going for. Personally, Van Gogh is one of my favorite painters, and I know many people feel that way. It's hard for me to put into words, but there's something magical about this painting, especially when you see it in person. So in hindsight, I know that Scott was right that the first photo really didn't capture what I felt.
Steve
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