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johnsonM86 · Aug 27, 2005, 6:16 PM

took this of my grandfather and tweaked it in ps, this version conveyed the emotion i wanted, at least to me. let me know what you think. the caption on my site was "the lights are on, but nobody's home"

-michael-

julies517 · Aug 27, 2005, 7:24 PM

i think you capture the mood you were trying for perfectly. it is a dark and dramatic shot. thank you for sharing this painful and personal image.

Hards80 · Aug 27, 2005, 8:41 PM

i like the mood and feeling to the shot as well.. i think the use of rimlighting was appropriate.. the only technical thing here is maybe have just leave just a bit more detail around the edges..

johnsonM86 · Aug 30, 2005, 12:31 AM

anyone else? was really lookin for more feedback on this one if at all possible.

-michael-

Carrots · Aug 30, 2005, 2:27 AM

I like it. Not being able to see the detail on the face is good, it adds emotion.

style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"This is a great shot IMO. I cant really comment on technical stuff, but you certainly have the eye.

TD Cole · Aug 30, 2005, 3:47 AM

It brings a tear to my eyes as 2 of my Aunts died from this and my mother is in mid stage although its a great picture it's a sad one for me but thanks for sharing this side of Alzheimers and the loneliness it brings and this is what the picture conveys to me IMO...But please believe, theres always a light on although it may be a little dimmer

LBoy · Aug 30, 2005, 6:06 AM

I think the photo conveys the situation very well. It is very soft however all over. Selectively sharpen even just an edge (even just a little, overdoing this would also not be right)would give an indication that it isn't just a blurry and bad photograph.

No offense is meant by this, just an observation of my initial response, but I don't relate well to your chosen title. I think that reallynaff and without thoughtactually.

Forgotten memories or At home in the dark.

Anyway I'm sure you can think of something a little more sympathetic?

All the best.

clem · Sep 1, 2005, 3:52 AM

I like the shot and the idea behind the shot.

My only comment is that i would have liked to see details in one eye at least. maybe the left one.

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Aug 27, 2005, 6:16 PM	#1
johnsonM86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 723	took this of my grandfather and tweaked it in ps, this version conveyed the emotion i wanted, at least to me. let me know what you think. the caption on my site was "the lights are on, but nobody's home" -michael-

Aug 27, 2005, 7:24 PM	#2
julies517 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 851	i think you capture the mood you were trying for perfectly. it is a dark and dramatic shot. thank you for sharing this painful and personal image.

Aug 27, 2005, 8:41 PM	#3
Hards80 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,046	i like the mood and feeling to the shot as well.. i think the use of rimlighting was appropriate.. the only technical thing here is maybe have just leave just a bit more detail around the edges..

Aug 30, 2005, 12:31 AM	#4
johnsonM86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 723	anyone else? was really lookin for more feedback on this one if at all possible. -michael-

Aug 30, 2005, 2:27 AM	#5
Carrots Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 377	I like it. Not being able to see the detail on the face is good, it adds emotion. style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"This is a great shot IMO. I cant really comment on technical stuff, but you certainly have the eye.

Aug 30, 2005, 3:47 AM	#6
TD Cole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,498	It brings a tear to my eyes as 2 of my Aunts died from this and my mother is in mid stage although its a great picture it's a sad one for me but thanks for sharing this side of Alzheimers and the loneliness it brings and this is what the picture conveys to me IMO...But please believe, theres always a light on although it may be a little dimmer

Aug 30, 2005, 6:06 AM	#7
LBoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 661	I think the photo conveys the situation very well. It is very soft however all over. Selectively sharpen even just an edge (even just a little, overdoing this would also not be right)would give an indication that it isn't just a blurry and bad photograph. No offense is meant by this, just an observation of my initial response, but I don't relate well to your chosen title. I think that reallynaff and without thoughtactually. Forgotten memories or At home in the dark. Anyway I'm sure you can think of something a little more sympathetic? All the best.

Sep 1, 2005, 3:52 AM	#8
clem Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 158	I like the shot and the idea behind the shot. My only comment is that i would have liked to see details in one eye at least. maybe the left one.