This month's challenge made me think long and hard on how I would shoot this. My original plan was to compose another "oh, that's so sweet" shot. Well, I think God had a different plan.
I went with our Journalism class on their photoshoot for their next issue of The Spectrum; and would you know it, their theme is love! That got me to thinking. Jesus often demonstrated his unconditional love in unconventional ways, often in dirty environments. Think about it. The ten lepers would not have smelled or looked very nice when Jesus healed them!
So that is why I'm titling my entry "Love in the Streets." I'm pretty sure that you'll get it once you see it.
5 comments:
Judge #1
Composition 5 /5
Relevance 5 /5
Artistic Expression 8/10
Focus 5 /5
Exposure 5/5
Judge #1 says:
The placement of the models creates good depth in the photograph. The overcast sky, shadows, and grey asphalt/concrete give a cold feeling. All of these aspects lead to high scores in the composition, focus, and exposure categories.
The models expressions lead me to believe they are the ones needing the love. One looks almost lost as if he is wondering if he is doing the right thing, the other looks disgusted and another looks worried. I realize it not easy working with models, even if you have a clear idea in your mind what you want, it is difficult to get it across in the picture. And to be working with four people just complicates the matter all the more. This would be a great t-shirt/clothing campaign image. Good looking models, street style, very today.
Without reading the description given along with the photograph, I would have no clue that these kids were living God’s love. Love involves action, SHOW me the love.
Judge #2
Judge #2
Composition 5/5
Relevance 2/5
Artistic Expression 8/10
Focus 5/5
Exposure 5/5
If the world LOVE wasn't printed on their shirts, this picture would convey no essence of love, espcially unconditional love. So being that the world LOVE is there, it almost looks like the absence of love. Great pic otherwise!
Composition 4 /5
Relevance 2 /5
Artistic Expression 8/10
Focus 4 /5
Exposure 4/5
I took points off the relevance category because the photo in its entirety does not speak to me of unconditional love. I realize that the t-shirts say love and there was an explanation but ultimately, the photo shoot speak for itself. I think the photo overall is good but in terms of the parameters for this month, it missed the mark.
Total points 75
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