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Lets Meet by the Crack


Lets Meet by the Crack
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Copyright: Joao Paulo Rosa Salas (mcenteesalas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 33 N: 399] (1610)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-12-06
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Alpha DSLR A100
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/20 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Tate Modern Gallery [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-09 13:38
Viewed: 706
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I like this shot very much! you know why? , Because it is generally known that “a picture never lies” but you know what? This one does, and it does in style, I will explain why.

When looking at this shot you would think that these people were standing on a flat concrete surface, well, they are but if you look closely at the bottom half of the photo you see that it seems to divide by a line, well, from that line down the floor is about 30 feet higher or 11 meters higher than the top side of the shot which is the next floor where I am standing taking this shot see HERE brilliant elusion. The crack is real and not painted on the floor, although its man made it is still a crack where you can twist your foot if you not careful where you`re going, it was created by the Colombian artist Doris Salcedo and is being presently exhibited in the Tate Modern Gallery in London.

If you want to catch up with my Tate Gallery series then please click HERE many thanks to all TE for your support and merry Christmas to all.
atlantida, John_F_Kennedy, baclama, ALIRIZA, Merline, Sanderson-Brown, belido, CENT-TRETZE, carlab, abanibi, jlbrthnn, gezimania has marked this note useful
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To paololg: Many thanks Paolomcenteesalas 1 12-10 15:38
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very interesting shot, but i don't understand what is it...

Excellent graphics and optical illusion at the same time, I guess u picked the best place to take the shot from cause I saw the ws and many things cleared up to me. This is an excellent piece of art, I understand why u like it so much, the best one i've seen today.
Gordana

Interesting crack as well as POV from a higher place. Yes, it doesn't seem to be at a different level. Nice photo.
Gary

Great composition with hard light! Very good composed and framed!
Best wishes,
Achim

bonjour,
quel effet! merci pour ces explications qui devoilent les "dessous" de la photo!
le NetB est sympa aussi ,on a vu quelques photos en couleurs sur TE, ça donne tout autre chose!
amicalement
vero

Hi,
An excellent B&W composition with two people, very impressive. Well done...
Friendly regards...
Ali Rıza

Hi Joao,
another great shot. I love the POV. great scene, well done! Composed well, with a great style
thanks for sharing
regards
Paul

Ciao Joao Paulo,
What unbelievable release, seems a true crack on the floor. Luckily you have furnished an excellent explanation in your notes. Really original and curious photo. Excellent also the ws. A great idea!
Regards
Paolo.

Ohh my God. I love Your white and black lights. Very interested photo.. every Your photos are interested :D
Regards
Piotr

Hi Joao,
another one of the crack ! As a work of art, well, it's not exactly my cup of tea, but as a subject for photography it is... and this one is excellent. Well seen this pov from above, composition impeccable to me, so graphic and minimalistic, a true example of less is more...

Cheers,
TFS, Michèle

Hello Joao Paulo:

If it was not because explains that the floor is painted I had thought that was a matter of a fortuitous crack or caused by an earthquake. More than one start the transeuntes should be carried that do not know the work of this artist. I have visited the gallery and been able to see other photos.

Cordial greetings. Josep

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3334 W: 110 N: 2891] (10279)
  • [2007-12-11 2:24]

Hi Joao,

very impressive shot. The minimalism is evident and well presented. This B&W with strong light and contrast works perfectly for the purpose. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos
PS: thanks for your words on my last post.

Ola Joao Paulo! Wonderful POV. Wonderful B&W. Beautiful composition. Fantastic effect. Best regard!

Hi Joao,

très belle galerie noir et blanc, avec de superbes jeux de lignes. Celle-ci est fort bien composée, avec ces personnages placés aux intersections des lignes.
Marie

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  • abanibi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 51 N: 259] (745)
  • [2007-12-12 6:28]

Bom dia Joao! Your B&W is impressive! As for the rest, it's excellent too. I don't know how long you had to wait until those two people stopped right there, in the lightest part of the floor and the "junction" of the cracks, but they're the perfect detail to humanise and give scale to the photo. Good title too! I also appreciate the note and the WS.
TFS and best regards,
Inés

Hello Joao,
a work of art inspired by the earthquakes. Very artistic point of view and framing. Excellent realization and note. Cheer.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

Ola João ,
Mais uma bela foto a preto e branco , gostei do CRAK :), bom ponto de visão com estas duas pessoas vistas de cima , gostei da textura do chao e das linhas,parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

The POV makes wonders here!and the details of the crack are very clear
Well seen
A nice weekend
Isabela

Excellent minimalist compo and geometry. Original and effective.

Hi Joao,
You've cought a very interesting scenery, good composition, cong.
Selnur

Hi Joao,

a very good idea, extraordinary composition, B/W is a perfect choice.

Well done!

Gio

This is such a cracking shot (excuse the pun) & I cannot believe I missed it! Such clean lines & all the elements perfectly positioned. The optical illusion is very clever. Great B&W yet again. Best regards, Roberto

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