Just Another Brick in the Wall

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I've mentioned before that my personal tastes vary a bit from the norm. This is probably a good example. I have little idea what y'all will think, but this is probably one of my favorite shots I've taken all year.
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Extra Medium says:

Well it's properly exposed, her gaze is perfect, you're using their heads as the horizon, plenty of background texture. I think it's a great candid shot. And every shot defines who you are. Looks like a really uninteresting board meeting.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cinnamon says:

I think it's fantastic and love the lady with the updo and glasses in the background. Bricks are cool too.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

R. Moreno says:

It's excellent.
Although I love the posed wedding shots and even the candids taken in that environment, these are the more documentarian type shots and I love them because they are very real.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

pangalactic gargleblaster says:

i love the expression on her face and the disinterested 'updo' lady(thanks for the name*Cinnamon) in the floral dress :) this photo is a little more challenging than the wedding ones that's for sure.
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pangalactic gargleblaster says:

oh, and is the strange bulging effect of the brickeh an optical illusion caused by the lighting from on top?

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

littlefoot mek says:

awesome, i think it's awesome.
great work!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

RetinaReplicate says:

intersting composition. and DOF
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

acmokris says:

i think it's fantastic
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

roarksfork says:

I kind of want to say that I hate this, just to play Devil's Advocate, and mix up the comments a bit, but I can't. Updo lady is indeed awesome (she is in the WRONG generation!), and I love the muted tones in contrast with the neon-colored exit sign.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

MartyDev says:

I didn't need to look at your tags to know you'd used your 85mm. The out of focus brick pattern is mesmerising.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

placenamehere says:

i think the scene is great... to be picky: i'm on the fence on whether i'd want the beehive lady to be in focus as well. she seems so much part of the scene. and the guy hiding behind the woman in the front bugs the hell outta me :)

but yeah, i can see why you'd dig the shot and I think it works.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Fantastic work !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

theyoush says:

love this.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

NyToul says:

This pic is just perfect ! I love the DOF and the compo.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

kira305 says:

Fabulous! One person in focus, but the eye is drawn to so much more! The corner EXIT is a nice catch.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

dewnay67 says:

From the lady with the colored glasses, the many plastic cups, partial brick wall, the EXIT sign, and the balance of heads aligned in the back...yeah, its a great shot! And then you still think like the lady in focus. Lots of essence and query.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

chock_dee says:

May I ask, what you like about it in particular? Don´t get me wrong, i don´t think its bad, the composition and the "EXIT" sign, plus all the characters are nice, but one of the best all year? Can you elaborate that?

Cheers, Chock Dee
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

pverel says:

Definitely interesting... Wish we could could have put it to better use!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Phoenix Han says:

Excellent shot... beautiful bokeh...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Patryaaa says:

superbh shot
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

looking for leica says:

Oh! What a great shot!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Osvaldo_Zoom says:

Yes, very nice artistic photo!
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raayn_not really a pro, just play one on Flickr! says:

The bricks look like a steel security grate..........cool!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

brooklyngirl says:

sweet! and gothamisted. xo
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Chock: In the end, photography is a matter of taste, and your taste is formed by your experiences. People who look at a LOT of photography, particularly of a certain sort, start to develop particular aversions and attractions. Chase Jarvis recently had a post where he was talking about revising his portfolio, and how a major art buyer loved the shots that almost all of his readers hated. I've seen and taken more classroom shots than anyone has a right to, and I've never seen one like this. It works for me when I pull out, and it works for me when I zoom in. The weight of the frame works, I feel an underlying tension, the bokeh creates one optical effect with the bricks, another with the coffee cups, and yet another with the layers of people, all of whom are perfectly placed. It's like a 3D version of one of my favorite Bresson photos.

All a matter of taste, though -- and I don't believe that the photographer has any particular "taste advantage" one he's taken the photo, he's just the first viewer. I have images on Flickr that have hundreds of faves that I don't particularly care for.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hotel Achab says:

right. photography is not an absolute. and I'll love this capture and the title you gave it....I see that she's thinking the same
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Photojunkymonkey (Black Rider Photography) says:

nice shot

Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

simis says:

Amazing shot here Ryan! I really like the composition of this shot and the fact that the brick wall is out of focus but I can still see it!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Emily Porter - emilyporterphoto.com says:

I love this image. Your versatility as an artist is fantastic.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Ward says:

Amazing work Ryan!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Qcaster says:

very nice DoF
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Sherlock77 (James) says:

Well... It is very well done, the photo of the young lady is excellent, and I love the background, that brick wall is great, just perfect DoF
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

BobHowe says:

Great shot, Ryan.
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_etzel_ says:

great
3:1 Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

amysphere says:

It is fantastic, from the focus to the subject itself, great job!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

changing bills says:

lovely shot indeed!!!
and what a fitting title to give...
i believe the exit sing adds a lot to this picture!
go on, break the wall!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul & Ellie says:

Simply a stunning shot.
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kzeke says:

Do you ever take photos just for the title?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Maaaaabye.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

lamtastic says:

I really love this shot. trolling your stream, this is the first one I opened.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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