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Published: 2018-07-24 03:48:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1529; Favourites: 118; Downloads: 32
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This is my first time writing a critique, but I found the more I looked at this photo, the more I realised I had to say about it, and I think that's what has made this photo so good.
First, I love how you've managed to capture so many people's faces! I started off just seeing 2 people, but on a closer look you've captured at least 6 faces, all looking at different angles and directions, and quite a few looking at the camera, which is both cool and a bit disconcerting. It really reminds me of how it feels to walk down a really busy street; a bit disorientating and intimidating.
I also like how you've captured about 3 different responses to the camera in the different faces, with a curious glance on the left, a knowing passive look on the right and a curious and slightly eerie stare on the far right. It makes the very everyday event of standing by a bus feel very human.
The colouring I find both a bit clashing and eye catching - the bright orange, yellow, neony green and dark purple are artificial looking and have a strong impact.
I also really love all the reflections, it really adds depth and makes the viewer feel sandwiched between the foreground, background and what appears to be happening behind the viewer. It makes the viewer seem included in the photo, despite the closed bus door. I also like how its hard to tell where one reflection ends and another starts. It reminds me a little of the street photography of Saul Leiter, the way you've caught glimpses of people and places, through reflections on glass.
I'm trying to think of ways this photograph could be improved, but can't really find any.
Anyhow, my favourite part is the bottom left, where the reflections make it look like massive feet are walking over a tiny city, I don't know why but the contrast made me smile. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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thereΒ΄s so much to discover in this shot , wonderful work !
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Thank you for discovering the details!
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Really love this photo, I can stare at it for ages and still find things I hadn't noticed before. Really eye-catching!
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you very much!
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Many more people staring at your camera than one can spot at first!
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Excellent shot, Lukasz! Love lingering over the details.
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