Re: Another from Jerusalem

[John Coyle]

Jostein, I find this interesting on many levels, and certainly not abusive. 
There is a sense of their having had a hard life, written in their faces and 
their body language.  I assume that they are resting on the way home from 
somewhere:  while they are together, I perceive a disconnection between 
them.
The two figures disappearing from frame add to the alienation which is 
apparent: possibly, given the assumed location this was taken in 
(Jerusalem?), they are Jews and the political situation in the country is 
reflected in the juxtaposition.  Alternatively,since they appear younger and 
fitter, it is perhaps a generational thing?

Since I took a very similar shot of (rather more) older people resting in 
the Forbidden City, I certainly do not think it is trespassing on their 
integrity.  You are not portraying them in a derogatory way by any means.

John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:54 AM
Subject: PESO: Another from Jerusalem


http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2798824
Cropping is very much intentional, but I'm not going to tell you why. I'd 
much rather hear your opinions.

Also, I'm very interested to hear if you think of this shot as abusive or 
trespassing on the people's integrity in any way. Personally I get a sting 
of bad conscience even from doing stealth shots of Cotty the Shepherd, so 
I definately need help with this one...:-)

Cheers,
Jostein