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MarcR
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Well, here's another sin: having more ambition than ability
Anyway, I thought I share my exercise. Thanks for looking!
Comments welcome as always.

http://www.techfak.uni-bielefeld.de/persons/marc/what_about_my_neighbour_then_640.jpg



Edited by MarcR on Aug 09, 2007 at 11:51 AM GMT (Reason: very small retouch)



Aug 07, 2007 at 08:35 PM
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This is one hell of a comp Marc! Love the style. Really really good work in my eyes.


Aug 07, 2007 at 09:07 PM
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Marc, I've looked at this a lot and it really intrigues me....Not sure why the guy is nude, and I might be missing the whole story here, but intriguing nonetheless.

al



Aug 07, 2007 at 10:15 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #258: So what about my neighbour then?


Mike, Thanks a lot! I wanted to try something new, and I'm
glad it's not a complete failure.



Aug 08, 2007 at 05:48 AM
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Al, But you're sure why he's holding an iron My idea was
that in one of the ten commandments it says you shall not covet
your neighbour's wife, servant, ox, you name it (L-glass ), but
it doesn't say anything about the neighbour. So the guy in the
background is the neighbour. Well, I did say more ambition
than ability But great that you're intrigued. Thanks for commenting!



Aug 08, 2007 at 05:51 AM
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Very artistic composition, Marc. The tone of the image is perfect for the message, although without your verbal explanation, I am not sure that I would have gotten the message. Now that I know, I must say that your ability is not far behind your ambition. Good job!
Robert



Aug 08, 2007 at 07:34 AM
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Robert, Yes, that's my criticism too, that one can't really understand it.
Very difficult to transport a complex message in an image. Thanks for
commenting!



Aug 08, 2007 at 07:50 AM
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Really nice composition and I like the color rendition too. I am a little perplexed as to the message unless the neighbor is actually trying to kill the guy in front Never mind that, nice shot Marc.
Christian



Aug 08, 2007 at 09:52 AM
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Christian, Let's say the iron is a kind of surreal prop
Thanks for commenting!



Aug 08, 2007 at 09:55 AM
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Marc, I figured the guy was about to use the iron on the other guy's head and the reference to the neighbor reminded me about "love thy neighbor as thyself" or something like that. ...Still don't get the nudity, but I guess that is part of what made me think about it so much.

al



Aug 08, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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Hi Marc! I love this entry...the starkness, the mysterious imagery, even the iron...while I don't fully understand it, I admire the composition, and your creativity. Is the person in the foreground you?

This would make a great poster for your work...it's intriguing! Should you ever do a one man show, or write a book, this is the portrait you should use to promote your art.






Aug 08, 2007 at 12:45 PM
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Al, I like your interpretation. Why not? Well, the nudity ...
see, this is about coveting your neighbour and not just
his possessions. So what would you (not you personally)
do with your neighbour _poke_ Ok, it's all a bit
far-fetched Thanks for speculating!



Aug 08, 2007 at 12:48 PM
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Philly, That's lovely of you! I'm blushing upon your praise
(another sin we're all guilty of: vanity). Well, one man show
or writing a book, sure, just don't know which first

The talents' (that's what they're called these days I think)
identities will not be revealed But no neighbours were
harmed during the making of this image.



Aug 08, 2007 at 12:52 PM
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Hmmm, Ok, one last attempt: The guy with the iron has a hair fetish and he wants to play with his neighbor's hair to iron it flat or something. Geez, this is getting too kinky for this old retired guy.

al



Aug 08, 2007 at 01:04 PM
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Medowlark wrote:
Hmmm, Ok, one last attempt: The guy with the iron has a hair fetish and he wants to play with his neighbor's hair to iron it flat or something. Geez, this is getting too kinky for this old retired guy.

al



Brilliant!

I shall put weird objects into my photos from now on ...



Aug 08, 2007 at 01:11 PM
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Marc......this is brilliant! love the tones here! I could definitely see this on your wall.
It looks like a work of Art! As far as this WA Sin....it is very intriquing because you have to look at it over and over and try to come up with your own interpretation!
I think you have succeeded in making one Think!

Patty



Aug 08, 2007 at 01:44 PM
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Patty, Thanks so much! Making one think wasn't my plan but
it's a great outcome. I'm glad you're intrigued.



Aug 08, 2007 at 01:47 PM
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Brilliantly done, Marc. my friend! I'm not sure I get it but it certainly is an amazing photo!

Fond regards,

Endre



Aug 09, 2007 at 03:21 AM
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I thought it had something to do with bondage from the rope-like thing around the chest and wrist. Well, that's a fetish and not necessarily a sin depending on whose eyes you're looking through. As for the iron - is that an instrument of torture? Something sinister going on here I think but nevertheless an artistic production. A+ for creativity.


Aug 09, 2007 at 03:40 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · #258: So what about my neighbour then?


Endre, Thanks very much! I've changed my mind, and now this
is supposed to be mysterious :worried:



Aug 09, 2007 at 03:41 AM
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