DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
In the clearing stands a boxer, And a fighter by his trade… (The Boxer)
In the clearing stands a boxer, And a fighter by his trade… (The Boxer)
peter


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Paul Simon Lyrics (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D
Location: home
Date: Dec 29, 2009
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Dec 30, 2009

 Lyrics by Paul Simon
----------------------------
I am just a poor boy.
Though my story’s seldom told
I have squandered my resistance
For a pocketful of mumbles,
Such are promises
All lies and jest
Still, a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest.

When I left my home
And my family,
I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of a railway station,
Running scared,
Laying low,
Seeking out the poorer quarters
Where the ragged people go,
Looking for the places
Only they would know.

Lie-la-lie . . . . .

Asking only workman’s wages
I come looking for a job,
But I get no offers.
Just a come-on from the whores
On Seventh Avenue
I do declare,
There were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there.

Lie-la-lie . . . . .

Then I’m laying out my winter clothes
And wishing I was gone,
Going home
Where the New York City winters
Aren’t bleeding me,
Leading me,
Going home.

In the clearing stands a boxer,
And a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders
Of ev’ry glove that laid him down
And cut him till he cried out
In his anger and his shame,
“I am leaving, I am leaving.”
But the fighter still remains
Lie-la-lie . . .

Statistics
Place: 48 out of 151
Avg (all users): 5.8786
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 5.6818
Avg (non-participants): 6.0541
Views since voting: 1580
Views during voting: 257
Votes: 140
Comments: 5
Favorites: 1 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/07/2010 10:56:03 PM
Nice portrait, good light, but not a clear connection to a boxer or a clearing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 01/05/2010 08:31:51 PM
My second all time favorite, after Sounds of Silence! Great photo, although I find the zipper a bit distracting! 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 01/05/2010 10:44:14 AM
I like the portrait. The lighting is great. I think you could have done a little more to make him stand out as a boxer or fighter. Taped hands, a fist, bruises or something would give off more of a fighters touch.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 01/04/2010 08:58:03 AM
Love the half face in shadow. I see he hasn't broken his nose yet :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4
 01/04/2010 03:36:12 AM
Great lighting and a great image overall. The model is not very convincing however in the context of a pro fighter/boxer. 8 points
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Theme: Classic / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/16/2026 09:39:46 AM EDT.