Very well composed, I assume this is a candid shot but you really captured emotion on the mans face and it makes me want to hear his story. I really enjoy this kind of shot, thanks and good luck in the challenge.
It's as if he's been sitting there forever waiting for a sign to fall in his lap and is beginning to sense the hopelessness creep in, the weight of the years literally pulling him down, heavy...almost cumbersome, and thinks to himself..."surely this is not all there is."
Such a masterful shot. Soon as it came up - it just hit me. The placement and composition of you subjects is perfect IMO. Love the depth you created here. Truly an amazing shot.
Lots of contrasting elements and subtities here. The way in which this was captured, the two exits are very symbolic of the two people on the benches. The white old man is alone, isolated in the corner much like the bright exit. He wants to be alone and is. Perhaps his faith is being called into question. Meanwhile, the young woman, in the shadows is also alone but doesn't want to be. She sits close to the aisle in the hopes of human contact perhaps. Her faith seems stronger as a result.
Although this appears to have been shot at the time of a wedding, it plays more like a funeral due to your rendering and composition. Perhaps this is all just an exercise of introspection and the elements you've found tethered together in meaning are more representive of your own feelings of faith, of people, of the moments inbetween. Whatever the purpose this is a thought provoking image. Thank you for entering it.
This is a really great photo and I one I expect won't do quite as well at it deserves. Have you considered posting this to 1x; I think it fits with their aesthetic really well.
I like this, I was immediately drawn to the man and then my eye went looking around. Perhaps not intended, but the bows lead me out of the church, and by his expression, maybe that's what he's thinking too.
I had a tough time narrowing down the field for this challenge. This was the only picture that I knew was a ribbon right away. So I'm giving you my blue.
The lighting on the man isn't great, and there's lots of noise... but somehow I'm lovin' this one! The expression and the obvious wedding situation (bows on pews)... it's a wonderful dichotomy.
One of the best in the challenge. I'm a tiny bit ambivalent about the processing but there's no arguing about the underlying image; it's excellent. Faith is indeed a lonely business, i think. And essentially a private one, as well ... no preacher required. 9.
Love it. The different contrasting elements really guide your eye throughout the picture, but always return to the man and his captivating face that draws the viewer into the picture, into the scene, and into his life.
I like the contrasting themes in this shot. He looks like he is deep in thought... but then the bows suggest it is a wedding. Then there is the contrast between the old man, and the young woman a few rows back. Very though provoking.
I read a little of the demise of faith in the western world with this shot. There may be hope, with a younger lady having entered, but maybe not fully.
Well done, the look on his face adds to the image. Thanks for sharing.
The church looks as if it is decorated for a wedding, is this the father of the bride contemplating the cost.
Great expression, added to by the nearly empty pews.
This looks like an old time shot, sepia, blurred and faded. Was that the intent? The old guy is really in his own world concentrating on something. Maybe thinking of his long gone family members? Nice positioning related to the woman in back.
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