The title was derived from that of a book called Dante: the Poetics of Conversion, by John Freccero and Rachel Jacoff. (No, I didn't read that book...)
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My first impression fo this shot is that I really like the muted-ness of most of the colors, but the bright green beyond the covered area.
Compositionally speaking, I think it works well to have the contrast between the two buildings, joined by a walkway. This speaks metaphorically, if you will, about conversion, even if you have to think about it for a minute or two. Also, I like how it "peeks" into what is to come through the covered area. The only thing that doesn't work for me is the white corner "post" looking thing cutting the picture in half. I find it distracting and wonder if would have been possible to compose the shot without having it quite so centered.
Technically, again, I love the colors in this. The focus and exposure seem right on.
For this challenge, I wonder if others thought about Dante's writings and were trying to reconcile the picture to that, instead of the book you alluded to in your comments? It doesnt' seem contrived, and the picture does well to establish what could be a setting of the movie.
I suspect this may be a dark horse as far as DPC voters go, but I love this picture. Title is great as well.
I found that out soon enough. It doesn't pay to submit anything that would not be generally understood readily. But I'm still happy with this photo and title. One of my best submissions yet, IMO. :o)
Poetic indeed...I like this alot...there are just so many wonderful things happening within this image...a truly pleasing image to take time to able through.
I kinda wish there was a face peeking out from the curtain - but to do that, it would probably be Breaking and Entering and you would have been arrested. Cool perspective on this shot.
Where's Beatrice? I love your title and I even like your photograph, but I don't see how it conveys a movie. I have no idea what this movie is about. Architecture?
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