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James Cook
{K:38068} 4/30/2007
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Roger - So much in common...
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 4/30/2007
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jewel encrusted blade
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James Cook
{K:38068} 3/9/2007
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Thanks, Katie. This is one (of many) in my living room.
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Katie Dalia
{K:106} 3/9/2007
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i love the mood of this picture, it definitely is eerie but it's well-done. Nice short depth of field, the out of focus city building makes a good background.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 11/20/2006
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Guido - Thanks.
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Guido Cosentino
{K:2903} 11/20/2006
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great and drammatic pic.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 11/12/2006
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Susie - Thanks. I agree with you. See you around.
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Susie Peek-Swint
{K:7303} 11/12/2006
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Fascinating capture James ~ nice detail and composition with good dof ... it does leave me wanting to know more about the story behind it ~ was someone trying to make a bizarre statement? When a photo leaves the viewer wondering you know you've done a good job ~ so well done!
regards, susie
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James Cook
{K:38068} 10/2/2006
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Simon - Thanks. One of the things I like about this shot is the way the background objects could pass as post-apocalyptic: the deformed concrete blocks, the (perhaps) rusted hull of a car, the (perhaps) partially destroyed buildings. I mean the car and the buildings were just normal objects but due at least in part to the limited DoF they became of questionable (dis)repair.
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Simon Meeds
{K:182} 10/2/2006
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A bold and slightly disturbing image. You have resisted the temptation to totally isolate the subject, which has given us some context in which to understand it. Very nice.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/25/2006
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Elizabeth - Good fortune never hurt the best of 'em. Thanks for taking a look.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/25/2006
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Shirley - All that I have up at the moment are poems, but yes take your time.
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Elizabeth Ford
{K:-120} 9/24/2006
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such an intresting and lucky find!
really great layout as well.
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174136} 9/24/2006
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I received the live link...and it works! Thank you! I want to take some time to listen to your songs...I'll get back to you.:)
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/24/2006
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Odd. You shouldn't have to use Yahoo or Google (or any other search engine). You ought to be able to simply copy the address and paste it into your browser manually. I will send you an e-mail with the link in it. Sorry you're having such trouble.
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174136} 9/23/2006
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Hi James, both Google and Yahoo are giving me trouble with this...Google wants to respell 'audiri', and Yahoo just redirects to your portfolio here. Can you send me a live link directly to my e-mail treasureprints@comcast.net ?
Thanks!
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/23/2006
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Shirley - Thanks. I'm not sure why you are having trouble with the link, but here is a more general link to my poetry:
http://www.audiri.com/renegade_saint/songs/
The poem in question is A Rusty Hammer. If you still have troubles, please let me know more details (like the text of an error message).
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174136} 9/23/2006
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Amazing and wonderful image, James, if a bit creepy.:)This link is not working for me to find your poem.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/20/2006
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Sebastiaan - Thanks. I like it that only the twisted bits of cable are really black. So far this is the best pairing (poem & photo) I have. I hope to have at least, say, a dozen such pairings to include in the book. See you around.
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Sebastiaan Neerhout
{K:299} 9/20/2006
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Hi james, original picture and nicely captured. the doll attracts the eye with the intense black tone which I like alot. the photo on itself is great and it already gives you that feeling of the lost childhood in a big city, but with the poem it's perfect. I like it alot when a picture has a deeper meaning.
nice work!
Sebastiaan
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/12/2006
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Joćo - Thank you. Glad you like it.
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Joćo F * Photography
{K:41945} 9/12/2006
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Great photograph dear friend James C. !!
ciao
joćo
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/12/2006
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Paolo - Thank you. Be sure to check out the accompanying poem:
http://www.audiri.com/renegade_saint/songs/28342/
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Paolo De Maio
{K:34932} 9/12/2006
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really an impressive and evocative image James.
I think it is a shot with a strong visual impact.
Well done
Paolo
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/5/2006
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Teemu - You may also want to see its companion poem:
http://www.audiri.com/renegade_saint/songs/28342/
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/5/2006
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Teemu - Thank you. This tells a very raw tale.
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Teemu Luoma
{K:647} 9/4/2006
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I mean in a positive way.
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Teemu Luoma
{K:647} 9/4/2006
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That's raw beauty (painfully open, as a sore or wound).
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/4/2006
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Larissa - Yes, sad. Despair. Thanks for commenting.
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Larissa Nazarova
{K:12118} 9/4/2006
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It's sad. But composition is great, great b/w tone.
Larissa
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/3/2006
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Mia - Thank you. I was really going for a haunting effect. Turned out better than expected.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/3/2006
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Gabrielle - Thank you so much. I paid that image a visit also. Keep up the fine work.
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Mia ...
{K:2993} 9/3/2006
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Very beautiful black and white composition. The shallow dof makes the image a bit spooky! Fine job here...
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Gabrielle Willson
{K:7978} 9/2/2006
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Here is another one on the forgotte/abused doll theme.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Mary is a very strange woman but she has some interesting images
http://www.usefilm.com/image/781853.html
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/2/2006
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Rocky - Thank you very much. Cheers.
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 9/2/2006
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Yes, they do look like they could be ruins. The composition is fantastic with this too. The fact that the doll's head is so out of place immediately starts making the viewer wonder "why" or "how" it got here. "Was there some tragic event that brought it here?" The head itself looks horribly battered with one eye cocked along with the frayed rope and crumbling edges of the concrete give the whole thing a sense of "the day after doomsday." I really love this shot. The more I look at it, the more I see in it. For me this is the essence of a great image. Well done, James. Well done. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/2/2006
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Gabrielle - Thank you. I hadn't thought about the pikes before. This image does present a clear juxtaposition between the innocence (the doll head never shows the signs of torture) and the destruction (all is in ruins) of our world. Good call. See you around.
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/2/2006
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Rocky - Thanks. I really liked this shot from the moment I shot it (hence its being on my wall all these years). I like the way the buildings in the background, due to the DoF, take on the appearance of ruins.
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Gabrielle Willson
{K:7978} 9/2/2006
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Lovely scary image.
Reminds me of the way they used to display real heads of traitors back in the Olden Dayes. Of course I wasn't around then contrary to what my kids choose to believe!
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 9/2/2006
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Hey James, what an interesting shot! I really liked the poem also. You are a man of many talents! You're right, the two compliment each other perfectly. This is quite a departure from the abstract lights in your portfolio and while I really like both styles, this one has layers of story to it. Very intriguing. Great shot. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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James Cook
{K:38068} 9/2/2006
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Tuna - Thanks. I will post b&w as I am able. This is from a print that I have hanging at my home. Be sure to have a listen to the poem:
http://www.audiri.com/renegade_saint/songs/28342/
They compliment one another.
See you around.
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Tuna Esener
{K:-2953} 9/1/2006
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impressive shot,good choice of b&w.I liked it a lot.Hope to see more,best regards.
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