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p.2 #1Fast life, Short Life
The square is definitely better. It's more focused and nastier looking.
I once photographed an idiot who brought a gun. When I said that I could look down the cylinders, she offered to get the bullets out of her car. I said not to bother and had her point it down and it was fine.
Also, holding it improperly isn't a problem here. This isn't about how to use a gun properly. If a gang member holds you up, proper gun etiquette isn't the prime issue. Unless of course, the gang promotes gun safety and membership in the NRA.
I once photographed an idiot who brought a gun. When I said that I could look down the cylinders, she offered to get the bullets out of her car. I said not to bother and had her point it down and it was fine.
Also, holding it improperly isn't a problem here. This isn't about how to use a gun properly. If a gang member holds you up, proper gun etiquette isn't the prime issue. Unless of course, the gang promotes gun safety and membership in the NRA.
Mar 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM
p.2 #2Fast life, Short Life
Thanks John,
You sometimes wonder how some people can even have a gun, alot of the times the person who has the gun is way more dangerous than the gun itself
You sometimes wonder how some people can even have a gun, alot of the times the person who has the gun is way more dangerous than the gun itself
Mar 20, 2007 at 11:30 AM
p.2 #3Fast life, Short Life
I like the mood, even though the subject is oof you can see that there's no fear in his eyes, he's all business...he's almost emotionless. He looks like he's tired of talking or waiting and he wants his gun to speak for him. His hands are worn and knarled like those of a laborer and his life hasn't been easy. He's squeezing the gun with determination.
This is a very powerful image...
Edited by pziasd on Mar 20, 2007 at 02:24 PM GMT
This is a very powerful image...
Edited by pziasd on Mar 20, 2007 at 02:24 PM GMT
Mar 20, 2007 at 02:16 PM
p.2 #4Fast life, Short Life
Thanks,
I love the way you explained the photo in detail.
I love the way you explained the photo in detail.
Mar 20, 2007 at 02:23 PM
p.2 #5Fast life, Short Life
M_West wrote:
Thanks,
I love the way you explained the photo in detail.
IMO when you critique a photo, you critique the elements of the photo, the photo tells a story in great detail if we care to look.
Its shouldn't be an argument about whether he's holding the gun right or whether it should be a .45 instead of a .38, who cares about all of that...that's not the point of the photo.
You have it all there; imagination, composition, lighting...your photo is a welcome change...
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks,
I love the way you explained the photo in detail.
IMO when you critique a photo, you critique the elements of the photo, the photo tells a story in great detail if we care to look.
Its shouldn't be an argument about whether he's holding the gun right or whether it should be a .45 instead of a .38, who cares about all of that...that's not the point of the photo.
You have it all there; imagination, composition, lighting...your photo is a welcome change...
Thanks for sharing!
Mar 20, 2007 at 02:31 PM
p.2 #6Fast life, Short Life
I agree totally, I'm glad you enjoyed the image.
Mar 20, 2007 at 02:56 PM