The Unbearable Lightness of Being Photo

Photographer’s Note

Named after a novel written by Milan Kundera in 1982 and first published in 1984 in France, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. This novel has an important and barely concealed subtitle The Unbearable Heaviness of Being.

Black and white, yin and yang, young and old, the world is made of pairs of opposites that human beings experiment along their life cycle.

Nothing is permanent, nothing will last forever.

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nivaldo (12982) 2007-07-15 15:47

A beautiful image according to the title!
Yes, "nothing is permanent; nothing will last forever" ,unless in the pictures for good (or bad)memories!
A good memory,there is, an amazing flagrante!
TFS,
Nivaldo

cessy (13647) 2007-07-15 15:51

I had the novel and love it :)
great picture, Vincent
very beautiful, and match perfectly with the title

ribeiroantonio (21839) 2007-07-15 16:11

This is an impressive sky. And the picture itself is superb too. The POV is excellent and the colours are beautiful. Well done.
Antonio

sabyasachi1212 (19542) 2007-07-15 20:49

Hi Vincent,
Beautiful holiday mood that you present here, I know it doesn't but I wish moments like these lasts forever.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

robertosalguero (2763) 2007-07-15 22:02

There are good dynamics in this image. The clouds extending across the sky, the girl running and the water waves, all combine nicely to create this beautiful scene. Good colours and details on the picture. The light is excellent. Thanks Vincent.

Roberto

fayeulle (26543) 2007-07-15 23:19

Salut Vincent
J'aurais aimé que ton objectif lève un poil le nez pour abaisser la ligne d'horizon au 1/3 inférieur. J'aime bien la dynamique de la gamine mais les déformations sur les bord du 10mm n'ont pas été à l'avantage de la dame en maillot noir ;-)
Amicalement
JP

vedra (0) 2007-07-15 23:52

Hi Vincent,
Very nice wide angle view to this beach, with the happy girl running, little waves and immense sky.
This really looks as a genuine summer scene.
Vedrana

japiey (9491) 2007-07-16 0:28

Hi Vincent..

Yeah, that's a great visual to watch, this morning. The title is very relaxing as is your fantastic image. As Sabya says, these moments should last forever..

Salutes..dear friend.

jean paul

jackart (5542) 2007-07-16 1:06

Hi Vincent!

Very good choosen lens. Sky in this wide angle looks great and magnificent. Amazing open space, with good located in frame yellow accent.

Well done!

Jacek

ben4321 (9781) 2007-07-16 1:28

This is full of movement - the clouds scudding across the sky, the waves coming in, and the girl splashing through the surf. With the clean bright light it makes for quite an optimistic and uplifting image.
It would have been even better if the girl had been closer, but even so it works well.
Good stuff Vincent.

Cheers.
Ben

snunney (34574) 2007-07-16 1:32

Hello Vincent,
A lovely seascape very evocative of summer with people enjoying themselves in the foam. Perfect light and colours and great depth.

Budapestman (41530) 2007-07-16 1:45

Hi Vincent,
Splendid impression, I like the fascinating summer atmosphere and the gorgeous sky. Composition is very attractive, colours are beautiful. Full of life and impressive shot. Great! Have a nice week
George

feather (49858) 2007-07-16 1:49

You've got that amazing sky again and have captured another wonderful moment by the sea. I love the energy you have caught of the girl running out of the sea. That one breaking wave leads us right through the scene.
Kath

jemaflor (39183) 2007-07-16 3:07

Salut Vincent,
Jolie plage et bonne prise avec un intéressant effet de dynamisme, les nuages dans le ciel et la fille qui coure dans l'eau, un bon cliché de bord de mer.

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-07-16 3:34

Hi Vincent,
That sky is just fantastic ... the cloud formation against that deep blue sky is just wonderful. This is an excellent composition ... the running woman and the waves created movement and 'freedom' against an open beautiful scene. Your title is sooo fitting to the overall scene. I cannot find fault here ... this is postcard quality. Brilliant work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

delkoo (34140) 2007-07-16 4:19

bonjour vincent,
le ciel a lui tout seul valait la photo, la jeune fille courrant dans les vagues apporte du mouvement qui va dans le sens des nuages.
amicalement
didier

john_c (24635) 2007-07-16 7:59

Hi Vincent,
The dynamism of both youth and the ocean waves are captured nicely here. I like the way the yellow object balances the frame. The vivid, interesting sky makes the scene come alive and there is much joie de vivre felt in my heart. The note is apropos.
John

photographer123 (5748) 2007-07-16 9:20

hi..
wonderful sky..composition is good..action of the girl add extra points in it...well done...bert wishes...subir

sebinho342 (18734) 2007-07-16 11:20

Salut Vincent, la bretagne te remercie et je m'associe a elle de publier des photos aussi ensoleillées, je ne sais pas dans quelle mesure cette photo et surtout le temps que tu présentes peut etre érigée en maxime éternelle de l'été breton mais nul doute qu'il aura fait beau .... le 13 juillet ;)
Sympa la note, ça colle bien avec ce que je dis au dessus : rien ne dure jamais ... encore moins le soleil en bretagne .... ah mais c'est pour ça qu'on l'aime
Pas mal du tout au grand angle (d'ailleurs en parlant de grand angle ça l'a pas arrangé la mère coincée sur la droite, on dirait que tu l'as zippée)

Angelillo (9065) 2007-07-16 14:04

Bonsoir Vincent,

Le grand-angle donne un dynamisme superbe! Le ciel semble se developper sur la scene est il est très beau. La sensation d'inmensité, la beauté qui s'exprime ici, c'est tout très beau, et je me resiste à penser que finalement il y aura seulement... rien! Belle photo! Merci.

Amitiés,
Angel.

sevy (13240) 2007-07-17 2:30

Bonjour Vincent,

J aime beaucoup ta prise de vue et cela pour plusieures raisons:
- Je connais bien ce coin car je suis originaire de St Brieuc.
- la lumiere est tres belle.
- l emploie du grand angle est parfaite car elle permet de dynamiser enormement le ciel nuageux.
- la jeune fille dans son mouvement donne de la vie a la partie basse du cadre.

Yves.

carper (64484) 2007-07-17 2:40

fine photo here Vincent,
the pov is well taken, the movement is nice in the shot and the sky is fantastic, good use of your wide lens,
gr. jaap

Charo (31665) 2007-07-17 3:42

Hola Vicent,
Bonita foto con unos colores estupendos y un cielo fantástico contrastando con ese verde esmeralda del mar.
Excelente luz y encuadre.
Cordialmente
Charo

jafadabret (39323) 2007-07-17 5:09

Vincent, j'apprécie la photo et sa note philosophique sur la vie.
J'aime l'espace du ciel et de la mer remplis de belles couleurs et les deux êtres humains qui apprécient tout simplement de vivre.
Jacques

vinicio (22322) 2007-07-17 5:30

Of your two last post this is more fascinating Vincent, the sky in this is really great and beautiful, and the running young girl adds beautiful movement to the image, very well done, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

kevinos (6927) 2007-07-17 5:52

Another stunning sky and wonderful seascape, Vince. The graphic effect is powerful, with the strong curve of the wave connecting with the horizon and the dancing child bursting with energy at just the most dramatic point. regards kevin

sadeik (3159) 2007-07-17 6:19

A very well balanced photo and the sky! what beautiful blue and then we get the streaks of cloud, superb. Very eye catching indeed

Simon

prumod (8258) 2007-07-17 7:40

hi vincent...
beauty of the vast sky you captured well with perfect frame... the exposure and the quality at great level...
greetings...

Durakers (543) 2007-07-17 8:48

Hola Vincent , preciosa la foto a la orilla del mar la gente y la niña le dan vida y realismo con ese movimiento , y el cielo fantastico, Buen trabajo.
Un saludo.

Photo65Net (43084) 2007-07-17 9:58

Vincent,
Certains doutent de l'utilité du pola avec un grand angle, tes deux dernières photos confirment ce que je pense à ce sujet : c'est indispensable !
La dynamique des nuages est ici magnifiée par les couleurs et les détails polarisés.
Bien vu,
Bonne soirée,
JB.

leo61 (43205) 2007-07-17 10:02

Hi Vincent!
Your POV,the running girl and this fantastic cloudformation give a great dynamics to the image.Great shot with good depth and nice,bright colors the yellow buoy is a very nice detail.
Regards,Leo

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2007-07-17 14:30

Hi Vincent
Lovely colours. Nice relaxing image.
Regards

claire526 (1261) 2007-07-17 18:16

Hi Vincent,
Great image! beautiful sky and sea, lovey colors, POV and composition.
Cheers,
Claire

Angshu (33533) 2007-07-17 20:51

Hello Vincent
Lovely shot once again & again with the wonderful sky. The contrast between the girl & the woman on the left fits with your note very well. What is she holding & pulling..a kite? Interesting book & also the film..is it a book of philosophy masquerading as a novel, or a novel about the lives of four or five characters with pretensions to be a book of philosophy?
Regards
Angshu

Stepan (27175) 2007-07-17 22:16

Tu as un ciel incroyable dans cette mini-série. Et avec ton objectif, il donne une profondeur quasiment vertigineuse. Super.
Stéphane

jrj (34779) 2007-07-18 0:57

As the last one also this variant works well Vincent. Good setting for presenting the elements water and air here - and again some people included, wise move compowise.

JCG (25137) 2007-07-18 12:01

Bonsoir Vincent,

Dans un peu moins de deux semaines je vais bientôt pouvoir faire comme la jeune fille, j'ai hâte... Beau point de vue et ce ciel magnifique donne une extraordinaire profondeur à l'image. Le Val André est à l'honneur depuis quelques posts...

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

daddo (11277) 2007-07-19 1:49

Bonjour Vincent. The girl running out of the water and the clouds seeming to rush across the sky with her give the compoaition a sense of movement, a dynamic spirit. I like the vastness you captured and also your philosophy. Regards. Klaudio.

jasmis (50094) 2007-07-19 1:59

Simply beautiful place and calm holiday atmosphere. Real paradise for our tired souls.
Regards.

happypoppeye (4060) 2007-07-24 9:28

Vincent, this is another photo I could swear I already critiqued - I guess I am mistaken though.

Great POV here. Everything works. The horizon in the center giving good views of both the water and that great sky. The colors look great. The girl running out of the water along with the excellent title combine to make this a really good photo.

Great work.
John

stevesaba (3712) 2007-07-24 23:09

Hi Vincent!
Wow, some lovely ones of France. What a beautiful sky. A great pic, and nice notes too. Take care,
Steve

Emile (19881) 2007-07-26 8:19

Great shot with a good perspective, nice colors and composition, agree with your note "Nothing is permanent, nothing will last forever", we are just passing by during a very short time, yesterday already passed, tomorrow doesn't exist, so it's only today, and today is the present and the present is a gift.
Thank you for your excellent shot and note.
Best regards.

xavshot (62239) 2007-07-26 12:24

Bonsoir Vincent
j'avais loupé cette photo et en regardant ta galerie, j'ai été attiré par la miniature. Belle utilisation du grand angle : une belle sensation d'espace et un ciel magnifique. Bravo !
Xavier

dhotnisky (230) 2007-07-30 10:16

Fantastic shot! Wonderful colors and great clouds. TFS

alainh (35357) 2007-07-31 13:34

Bonsoir Vincent
de tres beaux nuages sur tes dernières images. sur celle-ci le mouvement de la vague accompagne celui des cirrus brossés par le vent. le dynamisme est dopé par cet enfant qui court.
tres chouette.
amicalement
alain

erdna (5348) 2007-08-01 12:30

A veru beautiful shot Vincent! Your write up too is well read. It reminds me of the teachings of Buddhism, "Nothing is permanent, nothing will last forever."

Thank you for your comments on my photo, "Lost City of Petra". I will continue when I come back from Vancouver, Canada.

Andre'

liakos (988) 2007-08-06 2:24

Hi Vincent!
Beautiful summer shot. The perspective is beautiful, the colors very nice and the polarizer filter did a good work. Nice note too. Well Done!
Ilias

Manamo (3472) 2007-08-28 9:45

Hello Vincent,

j'ai adoré ce livre et c'est ce qui m'a fait ouvrir la photo. Ça et le ciel digne d'un grand angle. Ça m'a pris un bout de temps avant de piger le sens de la note et du titre et puis boum! Ok, je ne suis pas très rapide...ne ris pas de moi. La jeune fille semble flotter alors que l'autre à l'air de vouloir s'écraser...

Superbe figure de style, superbe message et superbe image pour supporter le message que tu voulais faire passer. Alors je dis bravo!

Au revoir,

Marc

(je crois que tu avais une poussière sur le capteur. regarde à gauche, à la hauteur de l'horizon, dans le ciel, il semble y avoir une tache)

Photo Information

Copyright: JM Hullot (vincz) (19039)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-13
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF-S 10-22 f/3,5-4,5 USM, 77mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/16, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: A wide-angle view on Brittany
Date Submitted: 2007-07-15 15:41