Streets Ahead – Twentieth Edition

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If I didn’t know that Tess had taken this photograph with a mobile device, I would’ve sworn that this was from the 1940‘s/1950‘s. I think this is such a great candid… not only because of the authentically aged look, but because it piques my curiosity. Obviously this was photographed at some kind of social function… and I want to know what Señora is looking at! Everyone else is facing forward, but for some reason she is turning around. Did someone say something to her? Or did something just happen? OK, I’ll admit it… I’m nosy. And this is the kind of picture that brings it out in me….

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At first glance, my immediate impression was “fairy tale wedding photo op.” And knowing that Donna lives in Paris, I’m guessing that this was taken along The Seine. But once I got past my initial response, I realized that this image spoke to me with a slightly whimsical and humorous voice. Why? Well, to begin with, I see a bride concerned with the placement of her gown, while a friend (or assistant) is helping her straighten out the train. And then there’s the man on the far right who is standing with his back turned, looking in the opposite direction. But what really brought a smile to my face was the tree… standing tall and confident with her branch (arm) raised and stretched outward. It’s as though she’s inviting all to come and watch the activity…. OR she has become annoyed and irritated with all the fussing. Either way, the tree is the star of this show for me…

Beautifully seen, Donna!

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Yep. Who doesn’t love a good pair of Converse sneakers?!! I wore them for decades, in every color imaginable. And now both of my kids have become devotees of this shoe. But, believe it or not, it was not my personal love affair that made me want to comment on this picture… it was the photograph itself. Candice got down as low as she could go for this shot, and the result of her “crouching” is gorgeous! I love the graceful line on the sneaker as it leads our eye into the background. I also found myself giving her a “thumb’s up” for seeing the beautiful color balance between the shoe and the flower… because as we all know, opposites on the Color Wheel are a sure bet for harmony!
Beautifully seen and well done, Candice!

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I LOVE this photograph!!!… and it instantly brought Stanley Kubrick to mind. Tuba’s choice of tones and framing gives a rich cinematic feel to this picture. But more importantly, I think there is a fabulous story in here. I find so much mystery and intrigue between the juxtaposition of humans and mannequins. It’s as though we’re wandering through a sea of mannequins… and we stumbled upon this young girl who is trying to find her way out of the maze. Beautiful work, Tuba!!

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Everything about this photograph feels “musical” to me. The rich and luscious colors, the woman’s dress and posture.. and the “up close and personal” perspective. Jeanette clearly was walking in front of this woman when she took this picture… and she snapped at the right moment. But aside from all that, what I found myself constantly thinking was: “She looks like a reincarnation of Janis Joplin!”

This realization, alone, melted my heart… Beautiful photograph, Jeanette!!