Well said Brandon. This is a perfect photo for this topic.

I keep being drawn to that expectant belly.
Always a miracle to me!I've seen lots of people with missing parts,but I feel that this is one brave woman.I hope she gets to see her grandchildren!

Beautiful

Dure et beau....

Due to my work, I see this almost every day. A lot of women are 'warning' me for, what they call for themself, ugly body. They don't realize it's part of my job and I see it multiple times a day.

I see these women (and don't forget: a breast tumor can also be found in a man's breast) from the beginning when they have both their breast and coming for their first mammography and later on. So many people, so many ways to cope with it.

Images like this help to get people concious about the need for checking your breast every month. Furthermore it's also helpfull for women (and men) who did had a breast amputation and feeling accepted in society, they don't have to feel 'ugly' anymore.

Ricardo, you did a good job with adding this photo on Vazaar. It's isn't shocking, it is reality.

I hope it is okay, that I had to laugh as I saw this. I can feel a kind of "what the hell" by this man. Great image and I would love to hear that story.

Very unique shot... I agree with Blumie, I'd also like to hear the story. Fits the theme fantastically!

Excellent.

that is adorable!

some of your photos are a blast! this one for example.

superbe l'effet, entre ce n&b qui fait donne une impression de vieille photo, et ce drapeau tout en couleur. bonne idée

Muchas gracias Olivier por tu su comentario, me alegro que le haya gustado el efecto. Saludos

Oh yes, it's featured!!
ON VAZAAR!!

That means WAY more than actual feedback!!

@Martine, I wasn't asking why he used PP, just why in this particular case, where the capture seems so brilliant, that he chose this approach to processing, but it seems to have generated a whole emotional response/conversation and an practical answer to my question now seems impossible.

@Andy, I clearly got the fact that you liked this PP approach from the mere fact that you posted it. As for you explanation that the processing focus the subject, well, this subject focuses itself just by his expression and the wonderful nature of his face and the brilliance of the moment. And, IMO, it seems that the PP detracts from that focus not enhances. I would never ask you to post the original. I just am trying to pull out of you what you thought was lacking in the original that this PP brings out or "fixes"??? Please don't take my questions/comments personally, remember this is a discussion about art, there's always going to be disagreement.

Anyway, cheers everyone!!

please stop the emotional discussion....
it's not worth at all. It's just a photo..

:)

have a nice weekend!
/ Andy

@Beamer - you're always creating trouble, arent' you? Just kidding - good discussion, in my view.

Best to all,
Jon

on croirait voir un pirate ;o) je suis fan

Al-Quds Day or Yawm-al Quds

Yawm-al Quds or Al-Quds Day is a day of solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians and all oppressed people in general. All over the world rallies and marches are held on this day, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadhan.

The history of Quds Day dates back to the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran nearly 30 years ago. One of the first actions Imam Khomeini took as leader of the newly formed Islamic Republic was to cut off the supply of oil to the two apartheid regimes of Israel and South Africa and put sanctions on both of them. He inaugurated Al-Quds day as an integral part of Ramadan so that Muslims would never forget their responsibility and duty towards Palestine and all oppressed people in the world. Imam Khomeini, on 16th August 1979 inaugurated "The Day For The Oppressed" with the following words:

“The Muslims of the world should view Quds Day not only as a day for all the Muslims of the world, but one for all the deprived, and from that sensitive point, they should stand against the oppressors and the world-plunderers and should not rest until the oppressed have been set free from the oppression of the power-wielders.” During Ramadan, when our minds (should) be focused on empathizing with those who are suffering, it is worth remembering that there are thousands of prisoners who will be celebrating Eid in captivity for no other crime than their faith, or their nationality, or their ethnicity, or their beliefs, or a bit of all or some of these reasons.”

www.inminds.co.uk
www.inminds.co.uk/qudsday2007.php
www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-israel.php
www.inminds.co.uk/download.php?id=67
www.ihrc.org.uk/file/qudsposter.pdf
www.ezsoftech.com/ramadan/ramadan21.asp
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYWHUQUx81Y
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzG-WBP_PkM

A winner on all the sites Tracy! This should be a feature pretty quickly ;)

Scott, this was the first in the series, he is trying to et her to 'come hither'

:)

Yes I seen most of the series when it was in screening on.....(whispers) "the other site".... but I liked this one the best, the look on their faces is excellent. Brings make memories of dating that special someone.

Perfect! Well deserved feature...such great feelings come from this! Did they know you were taking their picture?

Sweet!

she looks sad. I think I'd play with the contrast level some. Bring out more of the detail of the stone.

beautiful, don't think I would change a thing

oh, love it.. that sollitary feeling it gives :)
alltough I miss some details on the child..

part from that just brilliant!!

Maria

Very beautiful image - Needs cropping or lightening on the left for it to really work - in my opinion.

Best,
Jon

Good view!

I love this scene. It reminds me lots of memories, when I was a child, following my grandfather with a basket to collect apples under the trees.
Beautiful light and DOF, B&W perfectly fits. Congrats !

this is a very beautiful picture.
I love the nostalgie in it... very very well done

peace, rural life, nostalgie, ...years ago...

I like your vision, you show us a very interesting detail. The fishermen have the life hard, you are a perfect witness. Thank you ;)