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Gil Aegerter

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A Winter's Tale
« on: March 18, 2025, 15:44:19 »
Since we're on the tail end of winter, here's a winter's tale. I wonder what was going on in this image. Commuter trying to decide the best way to get home? Homeless person thinking about the coming night? A resident just out for a walk in the quiet snow? Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 AF-P, Nikon D5200.

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Re: A Winter's Tale
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2025, 00:39:22 »
That's harsh and oppressive. The framing around the person's silhouette makes the shot for me.

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Re: A Winter's Tale
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2025, 07:36:59 »
A very mysterious shot. The pose of man makes you wonder what's going on.

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Re: A Winter's Tale
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2025, 10:43:46 »
Great composition ... the ghost of the crossroad ...
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Re: A Winter's Tale
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2025, 12:20:06 »
Thanks Gil

"The pose of man makes you wonder what's going on"

If i zoom in, i wonder if the man is in motion , with his right foot yet to land?
But definitely hunched or bowed down in demeanor.

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Re: A Winter's Tale
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2025, 12:50:46 »
It makes me think of a line by Raymond Chandler in The Simple Art of Murder.

“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean…”