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Response to Martha, in between brain surgeries

from tom meyer (twm@mindspring.com)
"Q. Do you think the image above would have had the same impact had the caption not accompanied it?"

A. "To leave this image untitled would be almost mis-informing."

It doesn't matter a rat's ass that this image is not sharp, except to another photographer. This image is not detail dependant. Her expression of experience is incredibly eloquent (take that Mr- Alliteration Gray!) and any softness from subject motion that may be evident (I didn't notice) only enhances my vicariously granted knowledge of who she is, and what she may be feeling. Unsure, perhaps a little clouded and living simultaneously in her past and future, and not so much the "now". Unsharp? So what? Less? Not!

As for Chris's suggestion to "Let the viewer bring the meaning, man.." what message might a veiwer bring, that could have the impact of this "title", that carry such importance to her, yet actually changes our lives so little. A uniquely solitary experience that we observe, from so far outside her life.

Hold your hand up to bifurcate her face, and see the duality of her life...t

p.s. Hey!... is is dated! That's all I need.

(posted 8559 days ago)

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