Melancholic
by tkat
complexity
15 years ago
Suspect that not too many people will like this shot. People like shots that make them feel happy. And this is not one. *smiles a bit* Even if I do think it says exactly what I want it to.
Isn't that crazy? Even when I'm feeling like crap, I'm proud of making an image that feels like crap.
Isn't that crazy? Even when I'm feeling like crap, I'm proud of making an image that feels like crap.
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If they see a civilization vs nature theme then yeah, not much happiness there.
If they see a prison-like building with a high, barred window then again not too much to feel good about.
I mostly see the latter, but I also see that the bars on that window don't go high enough to keep a determined person in, and the tree and its branches are tantalizingly close to the window. I see opportunity, and the thrill of the escape :)
Now, with that said... I am not implying this is crappy or ugly. I actually like it. It's interesting how those neon green leaves are complimentary to the pinkish-reddish bricks... but don't seem to contrast as well as you'd expect. They almost blend together, which is odd to me. Just my take on it...
Color scheme is quite intentional, I assure you. There's about two duotones and three blanket color adjustments applied to this photo. :)