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The Old and the New
The Old and the New
JimiRose


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Date Uploaded: Apr 3, 2008

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 POMT day 3.

Italy is a country that finds itself divided between the old and the new. It is overflowing with ancient architecture, monuments and statues, and there are deep seeded traditions and a very established way of life. There is, however, also a constant desire for newer and better things. In a country that has the lowest average income in Europe people still find the resources to sport the latest in designer fashion, have the very latest mobile phones and worship MTV.

That is a McDonald's arch sticking out behind his head.

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 04/10/2008 07:11:08 AM
Interesting comments to go with your picture. I like the B&W and how you've captured the thoughts in the comments. Lining up your model with the arch works perfectly here.
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 04/06/2008 07:21:47 AM
I would never have seen the McDonalds sign (and still don't). I figured you were referring to his attire and attitude as New as opposed to the old world statuary he was resting on. Either way, it works well. Like the b&w conversion for this.
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 04/05/2008 12:43:41 PM
I like how the guys is facing one way while the statue is facing the other way. People of my town would make a great photo book.
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 04/04/2008 07:43:26 PM
brilliant .. love the happy face ... (my last comment was on a grave and the person was 22 years old) .. so great to see something positive and happy .. brilliant shot .. interesting how the latest designer fashion, latest mobile phones and MTV is worshipped wherever you live ..
i thought the mcdonald's arch was a university or something !!..:)
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 04/04/2008 08:55:19 AM
very fun image
nice play b/tw the human, the architecture & the statue..B&W works well here

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 04/04/2008 06:39:21 AM
Your caption is right on. The The young man's style definitely reflects the new and the architecture reflects the old.
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 04/04/2008 03:33:54 AM
I like the strength of this black and white composition, especially the way the person os sitting in the space of the open arch behind him
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 04/03/2008 11:12:56 PM
The composition is perfect. I really like the B&W too.
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 04/03/2008 05:29:08 PM
The best part about photography is not about changing the world by capturing an image, but how capturing an image changes how you view the world yourself. Your insight serves you well and reading about what you feel regarding your images is a true treat. :)
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 04/03/2008 01:30:26 PM
Great capture - excellent candid. Love the frame.
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 04/03/2008 10:44:27 AM
Wonderfully framed! Excellent light on his face, too. As others have noted, the stories that go with your shots are very informative - enjoying the ride with you on this challenge!
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 04/03/2008 09:30:25 AM
Very nice candid.
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 04/03/2008 08:37:45 AM
Not only am I enjoying your photos, I am also really enjoying the descriptions that you are putting with them... keep it up and thank you!
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 04/03/2008 06:09:44 AM
Jimi! I am loving your style and the story you are telling about where you live with your photography. I've never been to Italy, but have been so drawn to it and inspired by photos I've seen and television documentaries. Thank you for sharing. Each day is a cool new treat. I'm so glad you picked the subject you did for this challenge!

Oh, and I have to disagree with Socal about the McDonalds arch being a distraction. I don't think it looks like its coming out of his head. I think it looks like it is nicely framing him to add interest and composition. Art and photography is so subjective, isn't it? My vote: This has personality and character totally as is!

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 04/03/2008 05:42:58 AM
Jutilda-> Yes it's ridiculous.

socalsteve-> I agree, it was a candid shot, I spotted the guy, waved my camera at him and snapped, unfortunately he moved back slightly in his eagerness to pose! C'est la vie.
 04/03/2008 05:33:51 AM
Interesting pic given the write-up. The McDonalds arch is great symbolically but detracts from the shot as it looks like it is coming out of his head. Maybe moving more to the left would let it stand on its own? I like the B&W conversion. What's your theme this month?
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 04/03/2008 05:05:16 AM
Isn't it funny how guys feel compelled to do the peace sign??? Nice light and focus.
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