a shore of the reclaimed land Photo

Photographer’s Note

polluted and poisoned water of the canal...
this view is one original and true scene of Osaka,
all good and bad images of Osaka are born from there.

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fanni (8873) 2008-12-04 15:25

Dear Akihisa,
looks like today both you and I posted "gloomy" images :)

This is a very good photo. It is the best in b&w. It has an implied meaning, it conveys a special mood; it's food for thought.
The composition is excellent.

Well, it's impossible to see only the bright side of life. Sometimes you have to face the truth... which makes the bright side of life really bright and so valuable.
...
"She said, 'Can you imagine a day without a night?

Good without the evil, is a cob without the corn
It's with the aid of demons that angels can be born
It's not a matter of virtue or the cause you defend
It's only the moments of choice that count in the end.''

We get a bit of the good life, a piece of the cake
And enough of the hard times to keep us awake."

best regards,
Elena

jorgi (3804) 2008-12-13 23:55

Dear Akihisa,

silent scream.
This is what comes to my mind seeing this photo.
Calm scenery...quiet and patient but waiting for someone, somebody to hear it screams.
Very poweful photo. BW conversion even enhances the depression of it...its abandoment. Lines of wasted elements all point with their position and perspective to the possible responsible for all this...they point to the factory.
This photo resembles me of great masters of BW landscapes...with one difference. They capture mainly the beautiful side...you also show our shame.

Thank you,
Jeri