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    Confluence of cultures

    Taken a few years ago at a street fair in a very culturally-diverse neighbourhood, I was struck by the contrast between the mother's clothing and that of her child as well as that of the others around her on the street, and grabbed this shot.
    Originally taken on colour slide film, the lab accidentally cross-processed the roll in C-41 chemistry, but after a bit of gentle (!) prodding they scanned the very thin negatives and gave me the results on a disk. I converted the images I wanted to black and white and managed to tease out usable shots in Photoshop.
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    Confluence of cultures

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Nicely captured.

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    I'd like to say a few things and question a few things, but I will keep my opinion to myself this time around. As for the shot, it looks like a pretty busy day.

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Quote Originally Posted by IzzieK View Post
    I'd like to say a few things and question a few things, but I will keep my opinion to myself this time around. As for the shot, it looks like a pretty busy day.
    Izzie,
    If you have questions or comment to direct to me regarding this photo, and do not wish to make them in public, please feel free to PM me. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, comments and criticisms.
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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Robert, I like this shot for what it says and what it doesn't say. I think that I like it better than if the woman with the stroller were the obvious center of interest...

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Quote Originally Posted by rpcrowe View Post
    Robert, I like this shot for what it says and what it doesn't say. I think that I like it better than if the woman with the stroller were the obvious center of interest...
    Thanks Richard.
    Her placement is deliberate, so that the contrast between her dress and that of the others in her vicinity is apparent.
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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Thanks Robert...not this time.

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Quote Originally Posted by IzzieK View Post
    Thanks Robert...not this time.
    So why mention it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rebel View Post
    So why mention it?
    Matt,
    My thoughts exactly, and I almost replied to Izzie in the same way, but in the end thought, why bother?
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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    I like the picture by the way

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    Re: Confluence of cultures

    Dear Robert and Matt --

    Because I changed my mind....and welcome back Matt. Hope to see you posting again.

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