PhotoTalk #2 - Gianluca Barbazza
Let's talk about photos in the second PhotoTalk
After the first PhotoTalk on 20 January with 44 votes and a bunch of comments, it is time for the second edition.
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This photo is provided by Gianluca Barbazza, find him here on Instagram
How to proceed?
Answer the poll with 5 questions and leave your comments afterwards.
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Now, let us know what you think of this photo by leaving a comment. If you have any criticisms, make sure you justify them - so that not just the photographer, but everyone can make up their own minds and maybe learn from it.
That’s it for this week.
Till next time,
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Looking at this portrait, the first thing that happens, is it puts me in doubt. Am I looking at a man or a woman. The beard is not that visible at first sight and both the fingers and hair do not distinguish as male or female. Then you see the hair on the forearms and you know for sure it is a man. I wonder why this man hides his face. Is he in pain or in grief? Without having any more context, I have to guess. Technically the photo is well executed. I like the fact it is in b&w, so you fully focus on what's there to see and don't get distracted by color. That would not have added anything to the photo. Curious to hear the thoughts the photographer and the man had at the time of the shot.
I think it's an intriguing photo that does draw your attention. You can use your own imagination to interpret the image, what happened and why are the hands covering the face? You can create your own story. If it is part of a larger series, more of the story will be revealed. At first I also thought it was a female due to the hair and reading Marcel's comment I saw I had not looked long enough to see the beard! Curious to hear from the photographer later today.