Generation Gap (1)

I thought it was about time I contributed some pictures to this forum, especially since I'll be travelling for a couple of weeks (I'll try to log in now and again from an Internet cafe, where I can find one).

I have been fairly productive recently, and this is one of my favourites. Sometimes things just fall into place right in front of your eyes....

-- Allan Engelhardt (allane@cybaea.com), May 02, 2001

Answers

I like this picture much better than the last one, but I still don't think the titles really apply to the pictures. The "Waiting for God" title didn't really make sense to me as a Christian, even philosophically. The title "Generation Gap"...well, I can see it more, but it's still not quite there. As a 24 year old, I've noticed the generation gap in congregations manifests itself in much differently that simply that of age - it's more one of attitude - activeness and willing to serve vs. passivity and a desire for security. I just don't see that displayed here.

I think a tendency towards symmetry works best when dealing with extremely busy architectural shots - for example - church interiors. The close human subject breaks down the stark horizontals and verticals - it adds a human touch to a fairly meaningless lone structure.

Then again, I'm being one of those retarded deconstructive philosophers. I like the pic. I think it's great to take pictures for the sake of serendipity. It's the sort of photography that is expensive and utterly enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. I have to post some of mine, sometime, darn it :)

-- edward kang (ekang@cse.nd.edu), May 03, 2001.

I liked the shot and feel that the title was appropiate. Starting from the clothing to sitting posture and then the distance factor definitely highlights the attitude difference between the elderly couple and the guy. Beautiful convergence of the two sides at the centre which might be the focal point of the gap in attitude..

-- Sourav Roychoudhury (sourav.roy@ncmail.net), May 04, 2001.

I really like this image. The contrast between the two attitudes couldn't be better or clearer. The title crushes a few subtleties though, forcing me into a single interpretation.

Your use of the word 'gap' implies that you think that his posture is the result of irreverence, but it could just as well be that he feels at home and belongs in what at first sight is an imposing and domineering holy space. When I first saw the photo I was stuck by how the young man's posture resembled a relaxed version of crucifixion pose, and saw him as one of a new generation of protecting angels.

My only nit is that his head is poorly seperated from the background, which lessens the impact of his pose. I would dodge the rood screen and choir hangings so that they matched the light stone of the side aisles, making him stand out as well as the older couple do.

-- Struan Gray (struan.gray@sljus.lu.se), May 09, 2001.

The thing about this photograph for me is the way it punches me upon viewing it. It's very three-dimensional. It's like I'm sitting right behind this guy, and I want to move over. Interesting effect.

-- Tony Rowlett (rowlett@alaska.net), May 09, 2001.

Ha! This is a great catch :)

-- Christel (c2000@c.dk), May 19, 2001.