Robert Santafede Photography

Gift

16 Comments to “Gift”

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   Angeline M
   2012/03/08 at 05:03

   It’s black and white, but I can almost see the colors of the gift.

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/08 at 07:29

     The body is dark brown, and the facial designs & feet are in green and yellow. I thought about using the color version, but I really enjoy how it looked in b&w. Plus I need more practice toning!

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   ckponderings
   2012/03/08 at 06:57

   Another of your images that I really like, although this one does seem somehow intrusive, although I can’t quite put my finger on why.

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   Robert Santafede
   2012/03/08 at 07:36

   Thank you CK! That’s interesting you get an intrusive feel, I’d be curious to know why when you do.

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   mdphotographers
   2012/03/08 at 14:26

   I also like this photo Robert. The composition of this photograph is very interesting. I wonder if the reason why CK mentioned the photograph feeling intrusive was due to the gentleman’s hand in the picture. It appears that he is gripping the item a little tightly almost as if he wants to hide it from the camera. Well done!

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/09 at 06:15

     That’s a good point – I hadn’t really looked at it like that. The grip is certainly tight and I see now what you’re saying. Thanks for your comment!

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   Daniels Diary
   2012/03/08 at 17:09

   The gift seems to be appreciated. His hand is keeping a tight grip around it! Nice shot.

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/09 at 06:16

     Thank you Daniel!

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   ckponderings
   2012/03/08 at 17:56

   By ‘intrusive’ I don’t necessarily mean that negatively. It’s an incredibly intimate shot and I think because ALL you can see of the man is his hand makes it seem really personal and, as I mentioned, intimate.

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/09 at 06:19

     I understand. I didn’t think you meant it negatively really, I was just curious. One of the things that fascinates me almost more than the picture itself is the interpretation. Thanks again for your comment (and clarification!).

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   niasunset
   2012/03/09 at 10:28

   How impressive… You decided right about black and white, it almost brought out the gift. Beautiful dear Robert, Thank you, with my love, nia

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/10 at 07:34

     Thank you Nia!

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   Dimitris Baltzis
   2012/03/09 at 18:44

   I was looking this image about ten minutes,trying to understand the gift.
   But my eye couldn’t go away from the hand.The hand is the gift for me in this image.A working hand that gives a gift from the heart!

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/10 at 07:39

     Thank you for your comment, Dimitris. That’s pretty interesting, and was something I also thought when I was adjusting the b&w. It’s nice seeing a more ‘old school’ gift being given. It added some depth instead of it being a phone/etc.

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   lobophotography
   2012/03/24 at 09:09

   Remarkable shot that got me curious enough to explore all details! Nice work!

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     Robert Santafede
     2012/03/25 at 05:11

     Thank you lobophotography! Your photos are excellent!

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