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Chungking Express


Chungking Express
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Copyright: Teresat Teresat (Teresat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 867 W: 54 N: 1277] (4926)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Panasonic FZ18
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-08 13:14
Viewed: 495
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 120
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
«CHUNGKING EXPRESS» was the first WONG KAR WAY movie that I saw … is not his best but I will try to explain why it was so meaningful for me.

The tagline of this movie is: If my memory, the memory of her, or the memory of him, has an expiration date, let it be 10,000 years…

The leading personage is «Cop 223», and two more characters: May and Faye.

I never forgot May glasses — I bought (…and I lost) a copy of them in Paris —; as I never forgot Faye, and the way she moved and lived.

This is the last photo of my WONG KAR WAY series, and it’s dedicated to FAYE, a fantastic character nicely worked.

Sometimes very simple words make us love to be alive just for listen or reading them; those that follows are taken from CHUNGKING EXPRESS, and I dedicate them to all those that had felt touched with the magic that I took loaned by WONG KAR WAY:

— «If my memory … has an expiration date, let it be 10,000 years…», or more (say I).

— «We're all unlucky in love sometimes. When I am, I go jogging. The body loses water when you jog, so you have none left for tears».

I hope you have enjoyed this series so much as I have enjoyed to do it.

T.

This Photo has been taken in «Foz do Arelho» beach, in August of 2008...

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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To Mirra78: i remember itTeresat 1 11-08 19:00
To Cat_Mouse: tell me what what i can doTeresat 2 09-24 00:04
To pikas: OláTeresat 1 09-15 17:02
To foozi: Thanks FooziTeresat 1 09-15 16:38
To gunershot: ThanksTeresat 1 09-15 10:55
To PakoJones: gracias pacoTeresat 1 09-15 10:54
To Urfaust: Have a nice sunday marcoTeresat 1 09-14 05:03
To marcocig: thank you marcoTeresat 1 09-14 04:59
To jan515: ThanksTeresat 1 09-11 11:07
To tatara: thanks JozefTeresat 1 09-11 11:06
To harpya: Obrigada sergioTeresat 1 09-11 06:29
To szatanowska: OláTeresat 2 09-10 05:12
To jonathanhart: thanksTeresat 1 09-08 15:52
To burak28: Obrigada uma vez maisTeresat 1 09-08 15:51
To Redrubin: Ciao lucioTeresat 1 09-08 15:49
To Silvio2006: Thanks you silvioTeresat 1 09-08 15:46
To amcolli: Boa noiteTeresat 1 09-08 15:45
To ricanacio: Obrigada RicardoTeresat 1 09-08 15:42
To rewshearer: thanks RewTeresat 1 09-08 15:40
To cobra112: Boa noite RobertoTeresat 1 09-08 15:39
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interesting colours and i like a lot the crop
regards
jo

Hi Teresat
How are you?
Nice shot
Wonderful job
Thanks
Burak

HI Teresat
wonderful pov and portrait
photo is great for colours and details
very nice note
thanks
ciao
boa noite
Lucio

Ciao Teresat, fascinating profile, wonderful portrait, great colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

fascinating profile of a most intriguing girl
thank you T for your ever inspiring words
you know how appropriate they are just now...
and maybe i shall go on a mountain to jog this weekend what do you say ? 2046 and chung king express combined?
fantastic image
thanks dear friend
um bejo
anna

Very effective shot. I like the tight composition and the use of light and background. Great skin textures, it's honest and real, and beautiful.
Rew

Good night to you Teresa and thank for share with us another present. Three colours for very intensive "capolavoro".

Roberto

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2008-09-08 17:19]

Hi Teresat,
Excellent close-up! Concentrated pose and intense and bright colors!
Fortunately, I am lucky in love because my knees don't tolerate any more the jogging! :)
My compliments! Annie

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 73 N: 457] (3866)
  • [2008-09-08 17:20]

Hi Teresat, very powerful image,I think due to the tight crop
& those glasses,very natural skin tones & that red background really highlights them.I may use that quote,"The body looses water when you jog,so you have none left for tears"so sad.

TFS

Ron

Hi Teresat,
What a superb focus and great profile.Nice colours.Well compo.TFS.
Um abraço,

hAyAti

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-09 0:36]

Good morning Dear Teresa,
The magnificent capture for the extremely
well explained series is fantastic.
Have a wonderful day
Friendly Greetings
Rosa

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  • ARGI Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 98 W: 2 N: 40] (1131)
  • [2008-09-09 1:36]

very beautiful portrait my friend Teresa.
Excellent pov and wonderful colors.
As always your note is equal beautiful and important.
Very well done
your greek friend
Argi

Ola Teresat! Amazing picture. Amazing colors. Wonderful story. I love films by Wang Kar Wai too. Saude!

Hi dear Teresat
Wonderful portret with interesting light and excellent red backgorund.
Yes I enjoy in Your serie very much
Best wishes my friend
Melany

so very interesting picture with perfect strong colors and good crop
warm regards
biljana

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 685 W: 28 N: 707] (6494)
  • [2008-09-09 2:49]

ciao teresa...bellissima composizione..ottimo pov...bellissimi i dettagli..grande conttrasto...gli hai dato un effetto molto particolare...complimenti
lele

Hello T.
Fantastic and artistic portrait reminding the impressive chromatic effect of the old «posters of cinema». Amazing POV and crop and a great work with the colours and the sharpness.
A superb «end» to this wonderful movie that you've created and shared with us.
God bless you for the poetic felling, and for the soul you put in your photos.
mb.

ciao Teresa!

good note..thanks for good advice its true with jogging also phisical effort throws out all bad emotions of us like anger and aggression..it helps !
Very nice POV and colors...glasses are cool!
I dont think that memory can survive 10 000 years..our lives are too short for this but maybe 100 years is possible..
Something is ending and something begins at same time..And this is best comfort...live goes on and world is not stopped yet!
Well done!
TFs
ciao

Ania

Hello Teresa,
I do remember the movie, and this is a pleasant tribute. Effective isolation and profile of the character. A beautiful photo. The glimpse of red is most attractive. Best regards, Danilo

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  • pikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 9 N: 286] (1078)
  • [2008-09-09 4:40]
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Ola Teresat como estás???

Mais um belo retrato de uma perspectiva pouco convencional, mas com excelente resultados visuais.

Magnificas cores e boa definição.

Muitos parabéns

Mário

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2162 W: 385 N: 2273] (24634)
  • [2008-09-09 6:27]

merhaba dear Teresat.....
Beautiful shot and colors, nice portrait...
selamlar

Hi Teresat!
Nice take. Good idea and very good effect.
Cheers!

Personalissima foto...uffff

Hi Teresat
Excellent idea and composition.
Very beautiful pose and colours.
Well done my friend.TFS
Greetings
H.Ayhan

An excellent composition touching notes and real life experience makes this a wonderful art contribution.

TS

Wia

Dear Teresa
we are missing the words of praise for this beautiful portrait
Wonderful
JozefK

GREAT CROP

Boa noite Teresat!
Mais um registo fantástico!
Cores e luminosidade fabulosos.
Gosto do enquadramento que escolheste.
Uma verdadeira "repórter cinematográfica"!!
Notas sempre muito elucidativas e completas.

Grande abraço
Ricardo

Namastey Teresat
how are you?
different POV, fine perspective
strong colours
fine expouser
nice closeup shot.
regards
Manuj MEhta

Olá Teresat!

bem adorei esta, conseguiste cores fantasticas!
O vermelho contrasta muito bem! ;)
Parabéns pelo retrato e a nota como sempre, genial!
Parabéns!
grande abraço.

Marco

Hi Teresa,
Nice profile and composition, excellent POV. and details, very sharp portrait and lovely colors..
well done.
Michel

Such a powerful profile and portrait Teresat.
I love the intensity in the look.
Very dramatic red background really brings it alive.
Well done.
- Vincent

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 0 N: 505] (5290)
  • [2008-09-10 7:42]

Hello,

Lde cadrage de ton portrait est très checherché, une trsè belle image, ave de belles couleurs et de beaux reflets.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Your note is pretty complicated for me Teresat,but your photo says more than enough !
Very good composition.
jan

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 59 N: 2651] (14659)
  • [2008-09-10 20:42]

Hi Teresat...
Once again great and perfect shot - portrait..!
Super lighting and colors
perfectly done, nice story,
Rgd. George

ciao Teresa..
i think that.. detail of glasses has ispired you a lot, here!! colours and their combination works so well! well done! ;))
in our life.. we are not able to understand.. what it really happens to us.. when we are in love!!.. everything is distored in a alternative perspective.. time is different.. perceptions are different too!! what i have learned.. is only.. that it's ablsolutely useless to try to understand it by our mind!! ;))
many thanks
ciao Marco

nice capture. like your tight crop on this set-up. love your red background, added drama to her skin tone. TFS.
y2koSan

Ola teresat



trabalho muito bom.
parece que voce acertou em cheio os teus
trabalhos nesta categoria.
Todos eles estão muito bom, teu esmero e capricho
na fotos e a qualidade do que voce apresenta, é excelente!
Bonito perfil, cores, sombras e detalhes!
Saudações!

sergio
:)

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1520 W: 1 N: 143] (12288)
  • [2008-09-11 8:41]

very beautiful profile and a warm colour

Hi Teresat..nice shot of this woman..I love your photos and descriptions. It all works together nicely for you ...congratulations.

Roger

Hi Teresat,
I liked light and red color.
Fantastic composition well suited tight cropping
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2489 W: 48 N: 3013] (14304)
  • [2008-09-11 10:56]
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Fantastic profile and interesting note and colours Teresat,
I like your serie.It is a beautiful admission. The structure of the photography is excellent.
Regards.
Janusz

An impressive image Teresat and in keeping with your recent theme. Good colour, well composed and lovely detail. TFS,
David

Hi Teresat,

You achieved such an artistic interpretation of this portrait, especially for the use of saturation and contrast. The small portion of her shoulders reveals her pose and it is a nice details.

ciao

M

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1528 W: 137 N: 2149] (19224)
  • [2008-09-12 8:27]

Good portrait with a tight crop that works well, well composed and technically strong, well done Teresat!

Mario

Hello Teresat,
Very nice photo I like composition and verz nice colours verz nice presented
Mz best regards
Rastisla

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 919 W: 0 N: 1448] (6400)
  • [2008-09-13 7:37]

HI Teresat
Great portrait with good details and sharpness.
The colours are awesome and those sun glasses really add to the composition
Dot

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 0 N: 332] (1486)
  • [2008-09-13 8:08]
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Hello Teresat,
you have the ability to depict the abstract and unseen.
The might of the lens and the experience you wenr through blended into photoshot.
Great genre youre inventing.
Keep it up.

regards,
Foozi

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1899 W: 76 N: 0] (18829)
  • [2008-09-15 2:00]

Greetings TeresaT ;)
Nice POV and crop, TRF
Best,
J ;)

Hello Teresat,

Muy buen retrato con esos fantásticos colores, es preciosa la composición. Buen trabajo.

Regards,

Pako

Hi Teresat,
Great portrait and fantastic shot...
Nice shadows and excellent lightining.
I love it. Well done.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Olá Teresat,

Interessante retrato.
Bonitas cores,boa definição.
Composição e luz excelentes.

Hello Teresa,

Wonderful portrait, cracking background.

We want another fine coffee from Portugal!
:) :)

Malik & Mary.

Hi, Teresat!

Excellent composition with special mood, and nice colours. Very interesting note.

jazmin

Live feelings here. Good portrait work.

Hello Teresat,
very different, original and effective.
Regards Caesar

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3445 W: 96 N: 3035] (19568)
  • [2008-09-18 11:28]

Ola dear Teresat.
Excellent looking close up of this person.
The red background makes it very strong.
God job, Teresat.
Best wishes from Jan

I don't know how I missed this...but it's so wonderful that I will keep it in my memory, along with the note, for as long as my memory will reach its expiration date! :)
Diana

Hi Teresat
Very strong graphic shot. Good details in the shadow area, and great content and mood. Well done.

Hello Teresat,

I saw this picture at least 10 times and every time I open it I get the same impression. It reminds me of the movie 'Dancer in the Dark' by Lars von Trier, which had a big impact on me... and I cannot change it :)
Best wishes,
Iza

I like this really tight focus here Theresa! Nice REDS here, very interesting, I have never seen the movie. You make this side shot work very well here! Nice work!
B-)
Linda

Ciao Teresa
good shot and colours of this woman
Ciao Paolo

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