I know the owners of 'Head Cases' in Penicuik, thought I'd call in a favour... Thought of a long expsure with everyone getting on with their cuts whilst the junior (Don't actually think that she is a junior though) is standing around doing nothing.
Thank you to everyone in the salon, especially the model Kelly.
Cloned out a few marks on the ground, USM'd it a few times after resizing, dropped it into B&W and upped the brighness and contrast.
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Fascinating and while the title subject is a bit mundane the motion of the surrounding figures make their work seem a bit more worthwhile. Like it very much.
great image. you really captured the feeling of being bored at work, a very mundane thing indeed. The fact that everybody else is in motion and the girl is still looking at the clock make this extraordinary. 10
I'm really glad to see a people shot in this category. This is a great idea, and I like the blur of that guy at right. The expression of the girl is nice, too. It seems slightly dark, but I still like this photo.
I like the use of black and white. I think the strongest part of the picture is the woman with broom. The others .. moving.. distract from the main message. But well done.
Nice concept with good execution. Sorry, but the halo is just too much to be able to view this comfortably. Maybe try to reshoot it so it is as sharp as you want it to be or let her go a bit fuzzy.
okay - I'm done voting and this photo is far and away the best! this is a wonderful image! Yep she sure looks bored and that is emphasized by the busyness of every one else. even the still face in the mirror is critical of her. The lines in the floor are great, leads you into the room. The B & W tones are perfect. She is so contrasty, so is the room but the other people are muted with motion blur. I love it! 10
Love the use of the slow shutter speed to capture the main subject still and the others around her moving, going on with their tasks. Creative camera work.
I'm glad someone decided to use some humour for this challenge. I can totally understand where this girl is coming from. I'm bored at work right now. :)
I like this photo....I like it in black & white, and I like the movement of the other workers.....time does seem to stand still when you are bored and not stimulated by your environment....
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