When I look back through the images I've put up over recent years it's plain that the majority of them have nothing to do with the darker side of life, and I often wonder why. It's not that I've had a sheltered life, nor that I want to pretend that the world's a soft and gentle place, it's just that I don't often focus on that side of the things.
On which note ...
I guess the thing about this scene for me is that it encapsulates something about the nature and futility of violence. Sure, it's a rabbit, and a graffiti rabbit at that, but there's something about it that drew me in; and while it's clearly not a pleasant image, I guess that that's the point.
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comment byDave F at 07:12 PM (GMT) on 9 April, 2006
I might suggest the title, 'I'm Hit!' ;-) Great image. What I find intruiging is that the artist captures the viscous nature of blood in the pooling mess that is on the ground. Pretty neat.
comment bythiman at 07:23 PM (GMT) on 9 April, 2006
I just wanted to say that your pictures are great ! and this one remind me banksy style : www.banksy.co.uk
I have asked myself the same thing about my favorite subjects I tend to be drawn to photograph and it smacked me in the face on 9.11. So many people ask me if I have any picures of the aftermath. I don't think I touched my camera for weeks aftewards cos I felt like dusty death was everywhere and it didn't feel right. Yet so many amazing photographs have been taken by others and I am grarteful for those that were able to bring themselves to shoot at that time.
comment bysknop at 09:06 PM (GMT) on 9 April, 2006
Yesss! No Eno ;)
And here the reverse s-curve on the blue channel works great. ( -> expect even more people to start using it).
comment byRobert at 10:18 PM (GMT) on 9 April, 2006
The walls converging on red draw you into that point; as if you're the next bullet speeding to the target. Great color cast.
comment bynuno f at 10:32 PM (GMT) on 9 April, 2006
Is this a Banksy work?
The message of this grafitti it's very direct and cruel for the senses but it works very well. The color treatment is perfect.
I think this is a Banksy graffitti stencil - check out his website - it awesome
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
comment by deecee at 01:20 AM (GMT) on 10 April, 2006
the depiction of violence is always necessary to remind us of our innate propensity toward it: hopefully, it makes us think about the consequences...
comment byjezblog.com at 01:27 AM (GMT) on 10 April, 2006
Hey Dave you are right man........you've gone over to the dark-side ! Its a great arresting image. The rabbit reminds me of those late sixties "Why?" posters with the soldier getting shot. The splatter is just horrifically exit wound graphic. This is not what we expect on chromasia (other than it is a great image of course) its got a an remitting grim vibe........ no...no this is not the usual stuff at all........... this is surprising and different........er........oh yeah...... thats a good thing.....nice one.
comment byflying cow at 05:15 AM (GMT) on 10 April, 2006
I think you have to stop 'defending' every damn photo you post. You posted it for a reason... If people don't like it, oh well. I read every post and you have to provide almost an excuse of sorts; no need, David. No need.
A welcome departure from the "norm" (not to say half your work is merely "normal" ;-)... I like it! And thanks to thiman for the link to Banksy. Pretty cool stuff all round! Take it easy folks :-)
comment byryran at 01:28 PM (GMT) on 11 April, 2006
So there was really a bunch of paint splattered on the wall? Wow. I really like the original.. and your capture.
comment by Andres at 03:26 PM (GMT) on 11 April, 2006
Maybe we are all rabbits. We can be hunt in any moment. For me i remember the brazilian human bein that was killed because of blindness, stupidity and fear. Shokin image.
comment byBrian at 10:17 PM (GMT) on 11 April, 2006
This is such a raw and expressive picture! I love it! Yes it is dark and a bit morbid, but thats what life is.... it's not always pretty.
comment byTMCdaily at 04:00 AM (GMT) on 12 April, 2006
banksy? it must be . . . . you've done it beautiful justice. photographing someone else's art is hard to pull off well. kudos.
comment byfrisky? at 04:03 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2006
yes this is a banksy.
comment by steve at 04:56 PM (GMT) on 14 April, 2006
well its not a banksy i can tell you that... for you see i am the artist! i'd like to say thanks for stopping and staring and apreciating what ive done, but please dont compare me to banksy hes an idol of mine and you guys will just make my head grow !
comment byphoric at 05:01 PM (GMT) on 18 April, 2006
When I look back through the images I've put up over recent years it's plain that the majority of them have nothing to do with the darker side of life, and I often wonder why. It's not that I've had a sheltered life, nor that I want to pretend that the world's a soft and gentle place, it's just that I don't often focus on that side of the things.
On which note ...
I guess the thing about this scene for me is that it encapsulates something about the nature and futility of violence. Sure, it's a rabbit, and a graffiti rabbit at that, but there's something about it that drew me in; and while it's clearly not a pleasant image, I guess that that's the point.
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Very nice, me like. Good work, David.
great composition. nice shot.
I might suggest the title, 'I'm Hit!' ;-) Great image. What I find intruiging is that the artist captures the viscous nature of blood in the pooling mess that is on the ground. Pretty neat.
I just wanted to say that your pictures are great ! and this one remind me banksy style : www.banksy.co.uk
Now this I like rather a lot, especially the lines and perspective althought he cracking burst of red does quite a bit too :-)
Personally I'd have made it darker but that's me I suppose. Tell me, have you put a particular curve on it mr. nightingale? ;-)
Good image and - I think - a departure from your usual 'style', which is always a good thing.
gruesome but cool! love it.
Great shots, I love the grit and texture on the wall. The way that the red pops is quite effective.
So THAT's what happened to the Easter Bunny!
I have asked myself the same thing about my favorite subjects I tend to be drawn to photograph and it smacked me in the face on 9.11. So many people ask me if I have any picures of the aftermath. I don't think I touched my camera for weeks aftewards cos I felt like dusty death was everywhere and it didn't feel right. Yet so many amazing photographs have been taken by others and I am grarteful for those that were able to bring themselves to shoot at that time.
Yesss! No Eno ;)
And here the reverse s-curve on the blue channel works great. ( -> expect even more people to start using it).
The walls converging on red draw you into that point; as if you're the next bullet speeding to the target. Great color cast.
Is this a Banksy work?
The message of this grafitti it's very direct and cruel for the senses but it works very well. The color treatment is perfect.
amazing shot, not sure whos the artist, but a great capture and find by yourself
I love darker photography, but find that its harder to capture. I don't know why?
What a great shot! I love street art, this picture is awsome, pretty violent...
Anyway....I wonder is it Bansky?
I think this is a Banksy graffitti stencil - check out his website - it awesome
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
the depiction of violence is always necessary to remind us of our innate propensity toward it: hopefully, it makes us think about the consequences...
Hey Dave you are right man........you've gone over to the dark-side ! Its a great arresting image. The rabbit reminds me of those late sixties "Why?" posters with the soldier getting shot. The splatter is just horrifically exit wound graphic. This is not what we expect on chromasia (other than it is a great image of course) its got a an remitting grim vibe........ no...no this is not the usual stuff at all........... this is surprising and different........er........oh yeah...... thats a good thing.....nice one.
bloody murder!
I think you have to stop 'defending' every damn photo you post. You posted it for a reason... If people don't like it, oh well. I read every post and you have to provide almost an excuse of sorts; no need, David. No need.
A welcome departure from the "norm" (not to say half your work is merely "normal" ;-)... I like it! And thanks to thiman for the link to Banksy. Pretty cool stuff all round! Take it easy folks :-)
very nice, artistic and meaningful photo.
thiman: yep, this could well be a Banksy copy.
mark: yes, I used a particular curve. I don't have any generic ones ;-)
sknop: yes, it's one trade secret that I'm starting to wish I'd kept to myself :-)
Jessyel: I know, it's a bad habit.
Pretty gruesome grafiti.
gross, but still respectfull shot :)
HOW DO YOU FIND THIS STUFF???
Just fantastic
Mmmmmhhh... Humans, Animals...we are all at Risk...what a powerful Grafiti
Cool. =)
ihate that one as much as i adore the portraits you take :)
Excellent
An excellent picture. It has a very scary unreal feeling. Perhaps it's that 'blood' spattered on the wall.....
Another fun filled day in Blackpool!
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Thanks everyone.
Beautiful art, and very well captured!
nice post.
-david
Very cool!!
this is brilliant. reminds me of Donnie Darko.
So there was really a bunch of paint splattered on the wall? Wow. I really like the original.. and your capture.
Maybe we are all rabbits. We can be hunt in any moment. For me i remember the brazilian human bein that was killed because of blindness, stupidity and fear. Shokin image.
This is such a raw and expressive picture! I love it! Yes it is dark and a bit morbid, but thats what life is.... it's not always pretty.
banksy? it must be . . . . you've done it beautiful justice. photographing someone else's art is hard to pull off well. kudos.
yes this is a banksy.
well its not a banksy i can tell you that... for you see i am the artist! i'd like to say thanks for stopping and staring and apreciating what ive done, but please dont compare me to banksy hes an idol of mine and you guys will just make my head grow !
Wow.. cool stencil graphiti!