I had a tough time to choose a title for this post.
Since I saw this man, shot his photo, and up to now, I am still wondering if he was sleeping, resting or crying.
I love the photo, though. How about you?
What Do You Think?
Sights & Insights
By Lucile de Godoy
It is a very strong photo. I like the b&w treatment. Sometimes, naming photos is harder than taking them!
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It’s so hard naming photos, Lisa. I’m glad to hear am not alone.
Thanks for your comment.
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Oh dear! Does he need a hug or just wrecked from jogging. I fear the worst x
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I need to give you a hug for my late replies!
And yes, you may be spot on. X
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He is exhausted , after a whole day of hard work….
My interpretation adds that maybe he doesn’t live in a real house and his family is far away…
Too pessimistic…?
Hope so!
My favorite photo is the B&W version , so very strong ad dramatic …
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Very creative guesses, Anna. Could be any of these! Thanks for joining in the fun.
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Absolutely love the black and white!
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Thank you!
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When I saw the B&W, I thought this was a sculpture. In your colour photo, the emotion seems to come out more. He’s got really big muscles, so he’s obviously not hungry or down and out. I think he’s just whacked and having a rest and maybe praying for a bottle of water to appear..
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Great observations! It could well be. And thanks for joining in the guessing unplanned game…
It’s been fun to read all guesses.
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I like them both and I like the option of guessing. I vote for just resting.
janet
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Thanks, Janet. I haven’t thought that asking the question would generate such a wealth of replies. I may do that again.
Lucile
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He is weary and wants to know how much longer he must go until he is done. Until he can rest. Will he ever get there His feet are hot. The laces are untied
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What an attention to details, Dee! Brava. Yes, he could be weary.
Thanks for joining in the guessing round.
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The B&W looks great. There is a sense of sadness I think.
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Thanks, Terri. What you see is what the photo conveyed to you. So it is all possible. Thanks for joining in this guessing round.
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You are welcome. Your images are always thought provoking!
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Thank you!
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I love both shots. The colors are so vivid! I hope he wasn’t sad….
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Thanks, Martie. I hope so too. Though many here believe the same.
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I’m drawn to monochrome but love the emotion in both. Lucile.
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I’m partial to monochrome, Jane, but this time I was in doubt. Thanks.
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Hi Lucile. Love the B & W photo. ‘Consumed’ or ‘drained’ maybe ?????
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Hi! Thank you. Could be either one!
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My God, I haven’t been here in so long, denying myself for no good reason…I came to say “the universe is conspiring to kill me, by my own hand” and I find this staring back at me. In the midst of my self-induced mental chaos, a greater power is leading me to what I need, and today, it is this photo. What I find here is a reminder to bow my head and pray instead of letting the darkness consume me…I’m praying for him too!
Thank you, for this photo I’m calling ‘quiet contemplation’. You, Lucile, are a light in my darkness!
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Hello! It’s good to see you back here. Always. And never worry if returning takes some time. And if this photo has somehow brought you to positively reflect on your personal situation, that makes me extremely happy. It made this picture worthier.
I am humbled and overwhelmed by your comment. Heartfelt thanks.
I wish you find peace and happiness through a quiet contemplation. Hugs to you.
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If I had only seen the B&W version is have been tempted to think this was a photo of despair. But then the colour version suggests a contented exhaustion, the sort that comes from a hard work out, or a physical job done well!
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Yes, Jill, I side with you. The different version create different perceptions of the situation.
Thanks for joining in and enriching the commentary.
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Looks like a bronze sculpture. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Mitch. You’re the second person to say that it looks like a bronze sculpture. How interesting. Asking the question has generated a great interaction and unique guesses. Thanks for joining in the ‘guessing game’.
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Love the shine in black and white. I think he’s exhausted from running. He needs a lie down.
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Thanks! I wonder what this guy would say after reading all the comments here! 😉
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Hahaha! Wouldn’t that be interesting to find out.
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Most definitely. Lol
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I think he is resting. Naming things can be hard. I like the colour version the best. 🙂
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Oh yes, it’s hard. And reading all comments left here, just proves that as it shows many possibilities coming from a wealth of perceptions. Thank you for joining in.
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Loving the B & W and naming it “Tired of the Status quo”
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Love your option! Good one. Thanks for joining in the fun of guessing. Xx
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You have certainly captured a great image of body language which evokes a whole range of human emotions. It pulls the viewer into your scene. I think, the B&W is the strongest and most powerful of your photos. The color photo distracts from the powerful emotion
you so successfully captured in the B&W.
Connie
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I am learning a lot from your insightful comments. Thanks.
Reading all comments left here clearly proves your point.
That’s what draws me to street photography, and candid portrays, all in B&W.
Thank you, Connie.
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You’re very welcome. Always discovering new visions of photography.
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I love photography but need to dedicate more time to learn it. Posting here has been a great exercise and appreciating the work of real photographers here, is a real school.
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Same here Lucile, totally agree!
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Tough one. I love both images; they convey such different emotions. In colour, I’d almost without hesitation say he’s resting; in b&w — not so sure. Great shot.
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Thanks for joining in the unplanned guessing round. It’s been very interesting to read all guesses and multitude of perceptions.
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My personal preference is the black and white photo which looks like a painting. How about “taking a break” as a title?
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It surely is a great title. Thanks for joining in the unplanned ‘guessing game’! And also for visiting the blog. 😀
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I think he’s just dog tired. I like the black and white one best too. 🙂
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I can always count on your pragmatism! Thanks for joining in the guessing round.
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Excellent shot… I´d say he is having or had a bad day at work… he is probably resting… tired, worried as well… All my best wishes. Aquileana 🙂
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Thank you, Aquileana, it’s nice to have you here and also for joining in the guessing. It could well be all of that.
Best wishes to you too!
Lucile
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He looks like a man carrying the world on his shoulders.
Great photo.
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Thank you so much! It’s been fascinating to read about all perceptions here. Yours makes a great title. Thanks for joining in the guessing.
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I don’t see a phone in that photo. My guess is that he’s upset because he lost it. And now that I’ve got my sarcasm out of the way for today, I will tell you that I think it’s a great shot. The B&W is my favourite of the two.
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LOL love your sarcasm. And it could very well be the truth!
Thanks for serious and lovely comment!!
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I like the color photo, but the B&W is awesome!! I think he spent the night bar hopping, needs a bed, waiting for the bus. Where’s the canal?
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Haha… Great story for a post. Next time I send a photo to you s d you write a story? How about that?
There is no canal because this was in Portugal.
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Deal…but it’ll be a better story if there is a canal. And a bike. And dog poop. Sort of an Amsterdam memorial…
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No….that’s another story.
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right!
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I love this photo too Lucile. I hope Heisman just catching a moments rest after a workout and that he is not sad
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Thank you, Lisa. I guess so. But the suggestions here went in all directions. Very interesting.
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I just read through the comments and enjoyed the various takes on his story
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So interesting, I enjoyed it too.
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I immediately thought he was crying in the B&W, then the color one seemed to show his muscles were more relaxed, so I’ll go with resting! (Makes me feel better about it, too!)
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How interesting! I’m fascinated by everyone’s imagination. And if that makes you feel better, let’s go for it. 😉
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The B&W is my choice. Much feeling coming forward to the viewer.
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Thanks Leya. Happy to see you around.
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Happy to be around!
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😉👍
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The two photos actually evoke different emotions – how strange! In the first shot (monochrome), I thought that the man may be weary, and alone. When I then saw the shot in colour, I was surprised to see the vivid colours – his blue top, and new shoes.
Perhaps a tired traveller?
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It’s like that, and that’s why I posted both. Each one of them draws my attention in different ways, whereas I normally go straight on to monochrome.
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True. Really fascinating what the difference in monochrome and colour makes! 🙂
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Sleeping, resting or crying… I don’t care. I think B&W.
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Yep! You’re da man!
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