Originally made for a poster promoting a leadership conference my friend is organizing. Someone pointed me in the direction of this website/contest from a different forum though, and seeing as how the original title was "Lost in a crowd", I thought it fit very well. Considering I had to do all of my shooting for this project in one of two hallway rushes (one before first period and one after it) that spanned maybe 5 or 6 minutes total, I'm very happy with the result. The one I ended up using for the poster had the subject post processed at a warmer white balance and the rest of the image in the desaturated colder one, but contest rules are rules so this is the next best thing.
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Thanks, I really liked this photo, but I never expected to take first on my first submission with it. Thanks to everyone for all your kind words and feedback, much appreciated.
Now I've finally got something photography related to put on the resume:)
Good idea. I saw another that looked much like this. Other than motionless vs blurred motion she does not stand out from the others as much as the other photo and I don't see the hopelessness. She looks like she has a lot going for her.
I'm surprised this idea wasn't used more for this challenge. Having the subject stand still for a long exposure in the middle of people traffic is my first idea of "alone in a crowd". Tehcnically this is good, although I don't care aesthetically for the blue-steel look.
This is the technique I was going to use if I had time to enter this challenge. I think the subject would look more alone if she was not looking at the camera. I wonder what it would look like to use this concept looking down on the model (like looking down on her in a mall lobby or an airport from the the next floor above). Nice job. I was hoping to see a picture like yours.
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I wonder why the request for this one to be validated? Very nice long exposure here. And based on what i've seen so far, this should do well! 10
Finally someone that has a good take on the challenge. This is my exact definition of Alone in a Crowd. Everyone else just didn't get it. This to me does. Well done. Great movement. Love the tone, and composition. 10 from me.
I think this image gets its strength from the light--its so cold and harsh and...institutional, and that empasizes the emotion of the girl to great effect.
classic concept, but well executed. like the light and colors and the expresssion. lacks of sharpness distract but probably inherent to mode of shooting.good composition, draws you immediately to subject. 8
Wow...what a great shot! This type of image is quite common but you've done an exceptional job of portraying your subject being detached from the motion around her. Further, the color is really well done. The florescent lights have no green cast and the image has a cold, sterile cast. Again...well done!
The blueish tone really gives a "Hopelessness" look to the picture. She really looks "invisible" to everyone around her.... Who hasn't had that feeling in highschool?
I smell a winner. I thought this shot was REALLY good. It's a bit like ones in the past but with a twist. This is really an outstanding shot. Good luck
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Yes now this is what I had in mind too.
Damn I should have tried harder.
Excellent shot... maybe I'd like to see a little more or her or less. Here its a little bit in the middle.
I typically don't comment on photos that I'm sure will ribbon only because the photographer probably knows what the did right and don't need me to tell them. But WOW...great shot! You've got some stiff competitions with the studio shots but this should be front page all the way.
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