This is something I could imagine on a big canvas on a wall in a reception area or something, I like the green-ness of it and the lines emanating from the corner
What a great combination of image and words, I love your reasoning on this one Jill and the obvious sentiment and love that is present here
The image is great, good concept well executed and well framed (which I imagine would have been a nightmare to pose and capture just right )
Even the choice of clothes is opposite
How did you light it in the end?
Well done in getting one in and so glad you had a better week this week
I really like this shot Bruja,
I have been married for 19years myself and so can relate to all of your reasons. Hubby and I are also opposite in alot of things, yet very similar in others.
I am really thinking that I might set up a similar shot for us as we lack photos in which we both appear.
I really like the skin tones that you have accomplished alongside the detail in the hair (especially your husbands).
Well done
Nice image and very poignant. I agree the skin tones look a little grey, but other than that a great take on the subject.
Well you put some of us to shame with all the effort you put in to your shots..
You add so much more to your photo's with your small essay on how you got your shot...tell your a writer.....phew I need a drink..
But seriously great interpretation...nice..
Like your opposites shot Jill. Just a contrast boost would finish it off nicely.
Great take on opposites, but I would like to have seen a little more room on both sides
Very nice interpretation and again your words support a really effective image. As Toothie says, a tad more room at the sides would improve the feel. Well done!
Jill, this is excellent. Yes, a little more space would have been great, but your perfectionism has paid off handsomely. It's also nice to put a face to the name.
Your rationale of you and your husband's oppositeness (no such word?) really adds to the portraits, and I need to sit down with a strong drink just reading about what lengths you went to to capture this.
I'm so glad you have had a better week, and hope this week is as good.
Jean
Thanks very much Angela and good luck with setting up your photo. Can we see it when it's done?
That little extra space does work Jill, I didn't think it needed it until I saw your rework! And I guess thats what this is all about - learning
Good stuff
What can I say, there you go again making a good shot in to a great one...much better with the added space..
Much better with the extra space.
Hi Jill, excellent photo there! Works great in black and white and with the extra space either side it feels like the photo (and you two!) has more room to breath
well done!
Definately prefer the one with more space - like the idea, composition and the thought that obviously went into the clothes
I definitely think the 2nd post improves things - a great opposites idea... and the grey vs. black hair and light vs dark top all add to the theme nicely Like the monochrome look too - keeps it simple to enhance the theme
Looking at your shot really made me think about my relationship. Sometimes we imagine we are the only people in the world with our concerns and problems. My partner and I are very much chalk and cheese in many ways but very alike too but sometimes I think I dwell on the differences and neglect to see the positives that exist even in the opposites. 18 years together what an achievement. You make a lovely couple. Great interpretation Jean and I'm glad you've had a better week
The edit works really well with the extra space
Yep, I like the extra space, too. It also gives a better sense of where the light is coming from. Very nice indeed.
Jean
Jill, another fantastic image that clearly shows thought before taking the image, I'm impressed I don't think I can add anything to what has already been said, very nice and the extra space improves the shot
Jill the words are powerful and the picture is testament to the strength of this forum and your strength and your ability to 'survive' (if thats not too strong a word) thus far!
I'm glad things turned positive for you! And I sincerely hope all the bad stuff is way in the past!
Good image, good (and moving) words!
Jill, that's a hearbreaking story
I'm pleased to hear that you have found your self worth and that TP has become a special place to you, as it is to many of us. Have a hug
Keep up the good work