Seriously, you need specs..., a photo from Derbyshire, England

Photographer's Note

"Does this hard looking dummy really needs a pair of specs?" Taken from outside a spectacle shop window in Matlock. Thanks for looking.

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annjackman (13463) 2013-02-03 5:50

Hello Jasmine,
This is very creative. You made the most of a great opportunity, so very well seen and taken. The heads are arranged well in the space and I like the sharpness of the head in the middle and the blurriness of what I am guessing is a reflection of a head further back. The b/w treatment works very well especially as the glasses are nice and black.
A great image.
Kind Regards, Ann

snunney (67918) 2013-02-03 6:50

Hello Jasmine,
A novel composition that grabs the attention. The Union Jacks make a good contrast with the severe looking heads. Black and white was certainly the right choice here.

maloutim (8750) 2013-02-03 6:55

Hi Jasmine,
This is funny and calls for questions : Is this an optician's shop-window or is it an exhibition in an art gallery ?
There is no doubt about the British origin though :-)
The dummy in the centre looks very serious : Advert for glasses for a serious golden boy ?
As for the lady on the right, she seems to be wondering whether the specs suit her ...
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regrds.
Marie-Louise.

chrisvek (5675) 2013-02-03 6:59

Hello Jasmine

Haha!Very humorous title.Great usage of B&W filter.Nice lightning usage and perfect POV.Very nice result!

Have a nice day
Chris

maxifred (2435) 2013-02-03 7:02

Hi Dear,
Nice and unexpected photo idea,I like it (and my daughter loves the Union Jack cause she's fond of england,(even in B&W)...
Best regards,
Fred

JFS (32429) 2013-02-03 9:00

Hi Jasmine,
What a creative and original pic! I like it in B&W, it's more appealing. Funny title!
cheers,
Juan

rbassin (11381) 2013-02-03 9:52

bonsoir Jasmine
Un photo pleine de créativité, c'est bien fait, du bon N&B.
Bonne soirée
Roland

carlo62 (13544) 2013-02-03 14:59

Ciao Jasmine
come stai? E' tanto tempo che non ti si vedeva.
Bella idea e bella realizzazione in B&W, pochi elementi che si ripetono creanto interesse alla vista.
Saluti
Carlo

Noel_Byrne (8073) 2013-02-04 9:50

Hi Jasmine,
Very creative and unique shot, and found in such a place too! Black and white is a great choice, and it suits the subject so well, and I love the reflections on the left, that tall necked dummy looks like its straining to hear the conversation between the others. Gives a lovely sense of life to the scene.
All the best
Noel

holmertz (27216) 2013-02-05 12:33

Hello Jasmine,
This is a fine and original composition, very interesting and slightly puzzling. What am I really looking at? I think b&w gives these heads the best treatment and captures the contrasts very well. The little Union Jack is a fine detail that once again makes me wonder what I am looking at.
Kind regards,
Gert

prashantprabhu (215) 2013-02-06 9:00