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This recognition, in real life, of a rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography.
Henri Cartier-Bresson said that

sherri Jan 26, 2022

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Diane says:

Jan 26, 2022 at 11:09 am

At first I thought this was shot on film but then I realized it looks more like a double exposure. It certainly pairs so well with his quote. I’ve been using one of my film cameras lately which has me really noticing film characteristics so that’s why my first quick look had my mind going to film.
The beauty of websites/blogs is that a person actually takes time to really look at images and not just take a quick glimpse and then scroll on (another reason I can’t stand venues like Instagram). After reading the Cartier-Bresson quote, I’m even more aware of all those lines (roof tiles, bricks, canopy sheeting, bench, windows, power lines, posts, shadows, etc) plus the contrasts in texture, not to mention your clever use of the overlay or double exposure.

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Bill says:

Jan 26, 2022 at 4:15 pm

This is a fascinating image that you have created to go with the quotation.

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Steven says:

Jan 26, 2022 at 5:57 pm

A composition that illustrates beautifully what is stated in the quote, particularly with the different planes (facets) and lines. What an intriguing adaptive reuse of this building, transforming it into a bank.

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Elizabeth Buckalew says:

Jan 26, 2022 at 9:23 pm

What a fascinating image – I love all the little details! And a very lovely quote – very accurate!

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mvdfotokraam says:

Jan 28, 2022 at 3:48 am

What a fine composition is this

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Elaine K says:

Feb 6, 2022 at 9:19 pm

wow, this messes with my head lol you should send it to a spirit photographer lol see what they say 🙂 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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grouser says:

Feb 23, 2022 at 4:11 am

interesting layers and light artefacts

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Willem says:

Feb 23, 2022 at 1:17 pm

A beautiful photo with a lot to see, the words of Henri Cartier-Bresson are also known to me, a great photographer.

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Harry says:

Mar 3, 2022 at 8:20 pm

Money to go is an interesting concept, and here you layer it with reflections and light effects.

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Ginnie Hart says:

Mar 4, 2022 at 1:19 am

It does feel like a lot of energy is flowing around here, Sherri,. The power of reflection?!

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