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Moronic Officials


Moronic Officials
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4182 W: 407 N: 6465] (41319)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-01-07 0:36
Viewed: 243
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Something that impressed me about both Canada & the US, is the use of negative space on walls, for artworks & political statements. Seen here, is a plea to save the old Albuquerque High School, from demolition. Where's Bugs Bunny when you need him?

Looks like the passive aggressive protest worked!

"After sitting empty for three decades, the school was purchased and renovated by the city of Albuqueruqe, marking a victory for preservationists who feared the landmark buildings would be demolished.

Currently, Old Albuquerque High has been turned into an upscale apartment/condo area, and many new shops have been built around it, and others shops have been redecorated to match. It sits on the old U.S. Route 66."

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Hi Chris,
Very interesting capture vith different composition.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

A really interesting photo - sharp and clear with a nice mix of colour.. I like the 'headline'!
The blue on top left I presume is the side of a building 'cos it just doesn't look right for the sky.

David

Hi Chris
what a beautiful graffiti
really bad to demolite it
good perspective and details
well taken
have good day
ciao
Lucio

Hi Chris,

I am impressed with the note and the image. Together they make great impact on the person that looks at them.

Wonderful work.

Great contrast and colours.

Enjoy your day,

Stasa

Hello Chris,

I'm impressed by your capture and composition of this graffiti and very impressed by the people who created it. It is a strong, visual statement and has to create a reaction!
Sharp focus with clear details.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Nushy Gold Star Critiquer [C: 145 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2009-01-07 1:41]

Hi Chris,

very striking picture - well seen and good decision to capture it. Graffiti - vandalism, art or social comment? It is all just a matter of perspective.

Great work and have a nice day,

Nusa

hello Chris
how are you friend?
nice POV
fine composition
good colour
wonderful wall painting
nice light
perfect capture

regards
Manuj Mehta

Wow what composition! You've well captured the graffiti here, presenting a serious concern!
Nice POV.
Nicely composed.
Cheers,
SHubhi:)

Hello Chris,
Nicely captured graffiti...
Colors and perspectiive stunning
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Chris, interesting observation about the use of blank walls in N. America.
This is great. I love the whole story of how the building was saved, but also the shot itself - nice and sharp, shows a good portion of the wall and the artwork. Great job.
Trudy

Nicely photographed wall mural Chris.
I like seeing the surrounding area a bit.
The little tile posts provide a good repetition,
the wall leads you through the shot well.
Great POV and well resolved.
- Vincent

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6930)
  • [2009-01-07 7:09]

Hi Chris

This is a real documentary. People protest in many different ways and I personally prefer this artistic way.

TFS
Argiris

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2009-01-07 8:13]

hello Chris

Must be quite a laugh reading and seeing these signs for a change. I find the artwork and poster to be conveying a message through the color paint.

tfs, bill

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 0 N: 2349] (19434)
  • [2009-01-07 8:29]

Hello,

Il est mangigiqeu ce dessin sur ce mur, très beau travail des deux artiste, le peeintre et le photographe qui nous offre cette très belle image.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Interesting shot and doucmentation. Good perspective to show us these comments. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1468 W: 10 N: 734] (10694)
  • [2009-01-07 19:26]

Hi Chris,
A very interesting photo. a lovely piece of folk art, well seen and captured.
Sunil

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 32 N: 90] (4017)
  • [2009-01-07 23:30]

very interesting shot
nice drawings :)

Have a nice day!

Alexandra

Hello Chris.
Very well taken shot with a lot of interest that you complement well with the good note. You recognised a good picture when you saw it and found a good angle to take it, with the 'moronic officials' statement taking a prominent position in the foreground corner. Good stuff.
Regards,
Andrew

With a title like this I was expecting something a bit more "anti establishment" ;-)
A nice piece of reportage, showing some superb urban artwork and telling an interesting story. The angled POV works well, as a straight on shot wouldn't have given the context of the street it's in.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Hello Chris,

Beautiful colors and very good work!
Congratulations and TFS.
Sergio

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2659 W: 74 N: 4734] (21546)
  • [2009-01-09 16:31]

Hi my friend, I agree with your conclusion...

Excellent photo with beautiful view...
Wonderful shot, sharpness and colors.
Perfect details - Superb postings
Best regards,
George

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