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The M man


The M man
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Copyright: Yitzhak Avigur (Avigur) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 49 N: 141] (747)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-03-18
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix F601 ZOOM
Exposure: f/4, 1/240 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-04-05 8:42
Viewed: 1045
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It is very common in London to see live adslike this one. They hold the signs, but they don't seem to care if you read it or not.
This guy, probably a student, is reading, very concentratated in his book. I took his picture ffrom a very short distance, not more than 2m, but he didn't notice.
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  • Great 
  • zto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 946 W: 120 N: 59] (262)
  • [2004-04-05 8:52]

Next stop Mac Donalds :) Even though this add and student was your main subject i can't help to put him in second place. For me, the photographer with the tripod is the main subject. I do like your composition, it's clever and different. I like the square format and the way you have cropped the "M-Sign".
Well done Yitzhak, as usual :)

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  • manny Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 24 N: 1485] (11941)
  • [2004-04-05 10:49]

This is a very unique composition. I like the way the colors are almost BW save for the red and the yellow. On ly you can do justice to this kind of shot. Congratulations.

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  • Derek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 25 N: 88] (311)
  • [2004-04-05 11:32]

Hmmm....I think would follow the arrow and head straight into the steak house instead of looking for the Mac entrance:-) Interesting to show us this London "job"...the English seem to be quite inventive with their advertising.I remember seeing a herd of British cows out in a roadside pasture with advertising drapped on their sides:-) I wonder if that is still done.

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  • Orme Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 87 W: 6 N: 73] (311)
  • [2004-04-05 11:54]

A very well framed shot Yitzhak, with the McDonalds sign set in the corner. While the student reading and the photographer with his tripod are interesting subjects, I really like the fact that you have included the old style telephone boxes. Well seen and captured.

Good capture Yitzhak. Love the look on the guys face reading the book. Looks like he's very indifferent. I like your choice of title too. Well captured again.

Yes, a distinctive shot to come from you, Yitzhak. The McD sign in the upper left corner is perfect, and the guy looks like he really couldn't be any more indifferent about his assignment. A fine street scene with some fellow photographers in the background. Funny how the McDonalds sign seems to point right towards the "Angus Steak House". Well, I prefer Burger King anyway ;-)

I really enjoy how the man is posited in the entire urban scene. Nice composition!

very interesting. Did it convince you to visit Mac Donalds?

  • Great 
  • Luko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 111 W: 53 N: 198] (445)
  • [2004-04-14 13:27]

A brilliant photo because if that photo works here it's only thanks to your composition skill.

Needless to say I cannot find a convincing story behind the shot nor can relate the guy to the"M" post. Everyone seems to lead his life with no regards to the other, It's only through your framing that this image takes a consistence only due to accurate framing, respectful of the many geometrical shapes included within the frame.

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