Her coldness

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• KiwiRob (550)
• [2005-09-02 17:02]
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Man that's a wicked shot, totally blown away by it. Awesome really really awesome.

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• Lisar (0)
• [2005-09-02 17:03]
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Very, very courageous, slightly provocative, ambiguous and ... well, let's leave it to that.

Please, please, dont take this as a spoiler, as i really like what you did here. IMHO, maybe you should have left your skin colour untoyched, against the blue-metal expression of her [cold] face, just as a comparisson. But that is just me.

Great work of emotions and creativity Marco!

ComplimentS!

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• mwebr (3402)
• [2005-09-02 17:19]
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hey Marco,
Wow! Very expressive and deeply seeded photo/artwork you have given for us to view.
The pp work is pretty freakin good here. The way you mixed these two images is very creative.
I think Lisar has a good point on the skin color for maybe an alternate version but I like the desat in yourself against the cold blurred blue portrait.
I think the hand on the left would be better if it was less on the edge of the frame and there is some ghosting blend on that forearm. Also for me your nose touching the edge of her face is to in alignment. I would say break the plane of her face with yours or sit your face more within hers.
The white at the bottom which you are appearing to come out of is an interesting touch.
It seems the border on the bottom is a bit smaller than the one on top. Sorry being picky here.
My perception: There tends to be an implied pane or wall between you and the girl however the invisibleness of it implies emotional tenseness with insecurity and or mixed with the unavailability of closeness/emotions. Something is keeping you just far enough away it leaves you grasping in it's wake. It can be touched but not grasped.
Just from the way your head is held and the passion with the eyes closed of trying to get through almost trying telepathically for her to reach you or vice versa.
Pretty freakin heavy if you ask me the more I ponder the image and look into it's existence. Great expression of being Marco!

take care,
Michael

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• toni (793)
• [2005-09-02 17:48]

HI Marco
Trè bon travail, un très bel effet et une belle ceation.
Toni

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• nova (8653)
• [2005-09-02 19:02]
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I love this one,Marco! Excellent pp! I love the contrast between the black and white and the blury blue.Powerful picture! A very nice work of art! In my favs!

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• Werewolf (26142)
• [2005-09-02 23:27]

I like it cause it's a smash view! In that posture it give me a curious impression. If i'm transpose miself in a situation like that i will feel... a'm i trapted in a symbolic impossible love... No mather the sex of the figures... i think it's the feeling. It could be impossible attraction.. But the feeling is, something is not perfect in the relationship feelings :o)
Good work!

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• karatas1999 (425)
• [2005-09-03 0:44]
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amazing comp marco!
I like this one well... and the simple colors make this photo powelfull..
just a little remark. the left hand of man is not completly in picture! this is a little disturb because your photo is a compo. not a streetshoot. but take plaese my remark easy and have a great WE man
TFS
K.

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• Shutter2Think (0)
• [2005-09-03 2:01]
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Hi Marco,
Nice image. I'm glad you blurred her face out or someone might be really mad at you right now. ;P Good use of symbolism here. The blue skin...really cold...she looks icy. And, then you have yourself...touching her, but not being in color because she doesn't have warmth to bring you to life. Very good portrayal.
I did a ws for you. It's not an to be an improvement on what you did. Just a different point of view. I was wondering...if she is so cold and you touch her for a long time would her coldness transfers over to you?...like touching ice and then becoming cold, too... It's just an idea. See if you like it and hopefully you'll find it useful for something else one day. Well done.
Take care.
Richard

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• Eden (2084)
• [2005-09-03 2:48]

Excellent !!!!!!!! extremely creative. Michael has pointed out somethings which i also think that would improve the photo to make it practically perfect i.e. hand shouldnt be so close to the edge of the border..etc. Nevertheless, absolutely brilliant pic and PS

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• Yogi (237)
• [2005-09-03 3:37]
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Finaly something inovative on TL!

Awesome work! Really!

Regards.

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• AnneFrance (5452)
• [2005-09-03 11:12]
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hi Marco,
great, impressive picture,
we can feel the emotion till here!
perfect!!!
bye
A-Fr

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• ronrag (1281)
• [2005-09-03 23:31]

hey Marco, this is a very good "Out of Bounds" composition! simply awesome...

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• cloverstar (0)
• [2005-09-05 5:11]
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Good moody shot. Love the blue of the woman and the black and white of the man. Perhaps expand the canvas on the left to give more space for the hand. It is as if you are outstretched to cover and give the cold woman some warmth.

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• ritual (474)
• [2005-09-06 4:10]

Madonna santa.... VIATMINA F!!!!

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• edie (0)
• [2005-09-08 7:34]

What a strong image Marco,the model's body and his attitude looks very impressive and attractive,as well as the blurred woman's face.
Bravo davvero complimenti alla tua creatività.
Edie

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• ndb1958 (2036)
• [2005-09-08 9:30]

Hi Marco,
great performance; I like that your hand moves out of the frame. That's great!
The blurry and the blue tone of the background is well chosen.
I even like Richard's ws.
Best wishes,
Nino

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• rosana (3319)
• [2005-09-12 9:51]
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Hello Marco this is very mysterious to look at, you wonder why the man is trying to do, kiss or displace, is he mad or searching for a model to fill his dreams or plans in life, but because he is baretorso, I could also say he is drunk!!!
Well done my friend & sorry I can't express my emotions more clearly to this foto.

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• Martine (0)
• [2005-09-12 14:41]

cette image là !!! elle est terrible !!!

d'abord elle est techniquement bien faite, propre et sans bavures, nickel (vraissemblablement découpée à la plume) en tous cas l'outil, quel qu'il soit est plus que bien utilisé ; posé sur le visage on peut le croire derrière une vitre, dans ses rêves ses souvenirs ou ses espoirs, le gris en contraste avec le bleu donne du poids et de l'équilibre à l'image ... c'est je vous le disais tout simplement terrible !!!

bravo Marco

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• artabb (3078)
• [2005-09-23 8:51]
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Ciao Marco, Non so come mai ho mancato questa tua potente realizzazione. Bellissima idea che illustra il titolo. La foto da la sensazione di una lotta non solo muscolare contro qualcosa di assentemente potente, l'indifferenza.
La barriera invisibile diventa quasi tangibile attraverso la posizione della tua mano.Bellissima l'idea di aver trasbordato con la mano sinistra

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• lobo (3)
• [2005-09-23 16:16]

really cool...shot..

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• bebu (0)
• [2006-05-08 8:48]

Amazing photo! Excellent PP works. I like it
TFS
BeBU

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• albyro (2489)
• [2006-07-09 7:14]

Gran bella composizione Marco. Bravo, ben fatto.

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• kojak (666)
• [2007-03-07 23:49]

Wow Marco, what an astonishing picture! This is really a piece of art, congratulations!
For me you are a master of PP!
Geert ;)
PS: I just became a fan of your work!

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• cycle (1851)
• [2007-06-02 8:01]

excellent composition.
Great idea.
Bravo

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• galbafot (0)
• [2007-07-09 8:00]

Great work, good details!well done!

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• Teresat (8773)
• [2009-07-14 5:25]

bom dia Marco
Great conception and very well done.
To the Marco artist -Great performance
To the Marco Photographer - Great work
To you Marco:
Thanks for difference, good taste, imagination and "regard".
Teresa

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• bri (2477)
• [2009-08-07 6:15]

Hi Marco,
Superb composition, I think you were right to go with the black and white against the cold blue of her image, it is realy a thought provoking piece and great imagry. I love the contrast not only between the colours but also focus and size. Cheers
Bri

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• psyce (1770)
• [2009-09-07 7:42]

Hey marco, your not only a good photographer but a good model to!=) your an artist man... I really like your sets... it is deep and it makes people think...

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• Lamarini (34)
• [2009-09-08 13:13]

ma che è? marilyn manson???? mah

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• sidhubaba (339)
• [2009-10-21 8:38]
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