This is a very interesting and compelling shot. The car facing one way, the woman and child another, and then the figures on the poster facing all ways. There’s something strange about the way the child is being held, too – almost as if she’s being taken against her will. An unsettling effect enhanced by seeing it through the two glass windows and set against imagery that is maybe inappropriate for a child. The brightness of the red coat is very effective; I was irresistably reminded of the Julie Christie film, Don’t Look Back, which features the mysterious/troubling red-coated figure.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your stunning and insightful comments! I see now from this point that the woman does indeed appear to be carrying a child in her arms. Is it more reassuring to know that she is in fact carrying a load of books in the tangle of the coat? Imagery and interpretation provide for so much more fascination and I thank you for yours. Strangely enough I read something this week about Julie Christie and Don’t Look Back and now I really do want to look and investigate!
Wow, that is so strange, isn’t it? Even though I now know it’s not a child, that’s still exactly what it looks like to me. This now chimes even more with the imagery in the Christie film, when we are never quite sure exactly what we are seeing… (Don’t worry about replying to me again.)
The Ad behind the window distracted me for a moment and missed the woman who was walking along the side walk. I bet that’s the provocative , sometimes inappropriate almost nude poster of Abercrombie and Fitch. In reality, some of us get into a car accident because we got distracted by what we see outside our car window. Yes, it’s not just the cellphone and driving DUI that leads to road accidents. Love your photo. Gave the reader so much to think about . Did I go overboard? Just woke and got myself loads of coffee. Stay blessed my friend.
Those pesky adverts are definitely a test of concentration! It is strange what takes our eye on the one hand but what is completely missed on the other, plus, you can never go overboard with a meaningful comment. The photo was taken in San Francisco which is a photo op all of it’s own – the photos I have taken there without having to look too far! It is now the other end of the day and I do hope it was a good one for you all!
Thank you Theresa! Do you ever agonise over which photo to enter, taking your time because you feel you haven’t taken or found the one yet? Living in an apt, in NYC, I have so many shots – most of them through my grubby city windows etc, they all began to look the same. This one popped out. As for this week’s Wonder challenge, I am still wondering . . . popping over to yours now!
lol through a windows beyond, where people are making out. What kind of advertising is that?
Now that is a challenge! Can’t remember if the advertising was for the knickers or the watch . . .
This is a very interesting and compelling shot. The car facing one way, the woman and child another, and then the figures on the poster facing all ways. There’s something strange about the way the child is being held, too – almost as if she’s being taken against her will. An unsettling effect enhanced by seeing it through the two glass windows and set against imagery that is maybe inappropriate for a child. The brightness of the red coat is very effective; I was irresistably reminded of the Julie Christie film, Don’t Look Back, which features the mysterious/troubling red-coated figure.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your stunning and insightful comments! I see now from this point that the woman does indeed appear to be carrying a child in her arms. Is it more reassuring to know that she is in fact carrying a load of books in the tangle of the coat? Imagery and interpretation provide for so much more fascination and I thank you for yours. Strangely enough I read something this week about Julie Christie and Don’t Look Back and now I really do want to look and investigate!
Wow, that is so strange, isn’t it? Even though I now know it’s not a child, that’s still exactly what it looks like to me. This now chimes even more with the imagery in the Christie film, when we are never quite sure exactly what we are seeing… (Don’t worry about replying to me again.)
My husband thought she was carrying a bunch of flowers!
Great shot, so much to find and wonder about.
Isobel, thank you!
Great Idea,The concept is still there nice post Ms Patti
Thanks Jake, it was a last minute grab at the concept due to a whole week of computer problems . . .
A whole lot going on here, Patti.
Interesting comments too — on what we see, and/or how we interpret what we see.
Cf. several comments on my post today about Matisse, the film The Hedgehog, etc.:
http://touch2touch.wordpress.com/2011/11/10/a-hedgehog-and-a-goldfish/
Maybe you’ll join in???
🙂
More going on here than I anticipated! Popping over to Matisse and The Hedgehog with pleasure!
a three backgrounds experience …
and how many dimensions? Thank you for the Twitter link!
I’ve linked your post to twitter …
very nicely framed!
Thanks Joshi, your opinion is always very much appreciated!
The Ad behind the window distracted me for a moment and missed the woman who was walking along the side walk. I bet that’s the provocative , sometimes inappropriate almost nude poster of Abercrombie and Fitch. In reality, some of us get into a car accident because we got distracted by what we see outside our car window. Yes, it’s not just the cellphone and driving DUI that leads to road accidents. Love your photo. Gave the reader so much to think about . Did I go overboard? Just woke and got myself loads of coffee. Stay blessed my friend.
Those pesky adverts are definitely a test of concentration! It is strange what takes our eye on the one hand but what is completely missed on the other, plus, you can never go overboard with a meaningful comment. The photo was taken in San Francisco which is a photo op all of it’s own – the photos I have taken there without having to look too far! It is now the other end of the day and I do hope it was a good one for you all!
Very nice composition! Great entry!
Thank you Theresa! Do you ever agonise over which photo to enter, taking your time because you feel you haven’t taken or found the one yet? Living in an apt, in NYC, I have so many shots – most of them through my grubby city windows etc, they all began to look the same. This one popped out. As for this week’s Wonder challenge, I am still wondering . . . popping over to yours now!