suspected biological weapons site Photo

Photographer’s Note

this is where i used to attain much relief. i had seen this scene in my mind's eye for a long time, before i had the opportunity (and courage) to shoot this. the session was abruptly ended when someone came in and gave me this knowing smile...

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thien (2102) 2003-06-26 22:01

Very courageous indeed and very well seen :). Excellent... err, abstract. Pleasing composition (no pun intended).

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sam (897) 2003-06-26 23:53

Nicely seen. I wouldn't usually think to squat down right next to a row of urinals! The repeating patterns and smooth tones are nice.

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gringofil (0) 2003-06-26 23:55

Wonderful! Thank you for doing something that I would not have thought of in a million years. Given the circumstances you framed everything very well and got good DOF as well. Well done!

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adam (858) 2003-06-27 2:19

Very clean and unique shot. I like your choice of DOF very much.

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olli (2091) 2003-06-27 2:47

I haven´t noticed how beautifully designed those things are – fortunately you have... Very interesting shot with nice tones of gray and metal. And great DOF.

greg (2835) 2003-06-27 4:30

what a great idea! You have a bit of a tilt, I think...

dominique (11403) 2003-06-27 6:02

What a good idea! in more it is beautiful and really original.

TheDunno (1030) 2003-06-27 6:48

Very nice and original capture. I never realised an urinoir was so beautifull. Next time i will aim more carefully ;-)

Skorj (581) 2003-06-27 10:30

Good use of DoF, and B&W.

(I would have gone with an even tighter crop myself. Little if any pipework, and just tiles and bowls. This would have further increased the subject's ambiguity.)

ornis (1271) 2003-06-28 10:13

Very original and well seen trivial subject. I wouldn't dare doing it, but the result is there, with, finally, a very artistic shot and a clever title to go with.

ishai (4093) 2004-08-26 15:32

Coleman,
I thought going t the toilet was for only one purpose
I never take my camera there
It will change from now on
Very good DOF
Well seen