Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:

Originally posted by posthumous: I tend to mark down for museum shots because the environment has been designed by someone else. For example, it's not a coincidence that these two wheels are next to each other. My answer: they are not. They exist in the same room though. (quote)Aligning the wheels would only emphasize the fact that this environment is not yours. Quoting Gide (in my own quick translation): "Everything had been said already - but since nobody listens we always have to start anew." Of course that, to some extent, you are right but don't you prefer sometimes your own shots of an art work to the ones in an album? You fix the fleeting moment, your reaction to it, your way of looking, the temperature, the light and all the rest that can transpires in your photograph. I was interested in the visual sparks of the two wheels touching, which one cannot see unless one is arranging oneself to see it. An endless discussion. As to your 7, I am honored. Have troubles with the voting system, marks, etc. Being an artist myself I have a problem with public approval or general agreement anyway (and am weary of it) but in this medium it is more bearable, I think. I consider myself an enthusiastic novice in photography per se, a learner with a trained eye. Duchamp would love this photo, I'm pretty sure.

I am not sure he would have approved his wheel next to Piacabia's in the same room, unless I am missing some specific history!

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by posthumous:
The 7: I tend to mark down for museum shots because the environment has been designed by someone else. For example, it's not a coincidence that these two wheels are next to each other. Aligning the wheels would only emphasize the fact that this environment is not yours.

But capturing this woman in this environment is very special, and also resonates with Duchamp's work. For example, it had never occurred to me before that his bicycle wheel is transparent, just like his glass works are. Only with a transparent work can we see the work and the viewer at the same time, seeing the viewer through the art.

Duchamp would love this photo, I'm pretty sure.

To friendship
by mariuca

Comment by HarveyG:
Outstretched hands, very subtle

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:

Originally posted by posthumous: Originally posted by mariuca: Yes, it was a candid photo. Thus multiple flaws. What are these flaws of which you speak?

I suppose that if it was flawless you could have marked it more than 7. Just kidding!
I took several shots without people waiting for someone to appear and perhaps have the two wheels almost tangent. Like here: oops I don't know how to upload another picture here. I'll send it to your email.

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by posthumous:

Originally posted by mariuca: Yes, it was a candid photo. Thus multiple flaws.

What are these flaws of which you speak?

Dust to dust
by mariuca

Comment by Melethia:
Very tender and sweet.

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by PennyStreet:
wonderful - love it.

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by posthumous:
I hope she finds this image someday, and I hope she feels that it has captured something about herself that she wants to keep.

To friendship
by mariuca

Comment by DChap:
lovely framing, I don't really see it as a sentinel though

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:
Many thanks to all for the comments.
Yes, it was a candid photo. Thus multiple flaws. But I never use models and am very shy to photograph people although, the ones in museums are too tempting to pass. I have this fantasy that I can ask people in the subway to tell me their life stories. The only thing I do is peek at their reading. And my neck got crooked.