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D.L. Shipman
Betty's Rose: This is a pleasing photograph. It has a 3-D quality - due to the dark background, I think. Nice detail. I feel as if I could actually touch the petals and feel their velvetiness (did I just invent a word?). Deen Hameed
Light On Water: I, too, am fascinated by the reflections and movement of water playing on rocks and sand. It has kind of a poetic feel to it, doesn't it? This photograph says "peace and tranquility." I like it. John Lee
Leap!: Since your description doesn't say - are we to assume this is a self portrait, John? {;-> Whether it is or not, it's a delightful photograph. I like the fact that the subject is going out of the frame. It gives a feel of the joy and playfulness of running through the sprinkler. Christopher Strevens
Dorking Cemetery: I see the irony of the juxtaposition of the restaurant sign and the cemetery. I can't quite tell that the scene behind the sign is a cemetery, though, and wouldn't have known without your description. Perhaps the photograph could be taken from a higher angel (you do carry 20 foot ladders everywhere with you, don't you, Chris?) then the headstones would be more visible. King/Arthur
Kieran's Irish Pub: I thought this was comical and interesting. The message of the photograph(s) actually says a lot. How such a small and simple change (removing glasses) can give a totally different perspective on something. Greg Fraser
Siesta: Nice textures and design. This photograph shows a portrait does not always have to be "face on" to be affective. Jose Luis Vasconcellos
The day my father died: When first viewing this photograph, and before reading your description, Jose, I knew it showed death and not just someone taking a nap. I was a little shocked, although I don't know why. I see death in the newspapers and on newscasts everyday. Maybe I was shaken because we don't see it in the Photoforum gallery, often. Now I've had time to think about the image, I find it touching and revealing. My take is that you wanted to share a very important and personal moment with us, Jose. Thank you for trusting us with your feelings. David Small
Long May They Wave: A great photojournalistic (my take on the subject) shot. I can see this in the newspaper or in Newsweek. Jeff Spirer
Homage to Don Manuel: Photographically I like all the textures and tones in this image. Feeling-wise I think this photograph denotes your sadness and respect for the artist this photograph pays homage to. You achieved what you were after, Jeff. Bob Talbot
Nature Abstract: I have no idea what this is, Bob. Will you please let us in on the subject matter? Photographically it is well done and very interesting - in other words, a successful image. Angela Turnpaugh: This
slice-of-life photograph shows exactly how a group of 12 year-old boys would
look while learning to line dance. I can almost read their minds by
looking at the expressions on their faces.
Rob Miracle
Falling Falls Fall: Don't be so hard on yourself, Rob. This is a very nice photograph. I like the way you used the tree branch as framing; you got the colors of the trees and brush , their reflections in the water, and the feel of falling water. If it were my image, I'd have brightened the orange and yellows of the trees and brush a little. The slight curve in the scene gives the image an expansive feel. Thank you to all who shared their work and to Andy
and his hard-working staff for hanging the exhibit.
Marilyn Dalrymple
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