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For various reasons, the content and title of this one seem apposite at the moment as we're currently thinking through various options regarding the future of chromasia. Not the blog – that will continue as it has for the last couple of years – but the company ... where we go next, how much time we invest, and so on. All of which is a bit cryptic, and I'm not really inclined to say much more about it at the moment, but this image tied into my thoughts on that topic.

PS – this, IMO, looks better with the black theme.

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comment by JD at 10:43 PM (GMT) on 6 November, 2006

Oo, different (IMO). In a good way.

comment by Jamey at 11:09 PM (GMT) on 6 November, 2006

What should you do with the company? Turn it into a huge success. Where should you go next? To the top. How much time should you invest? As little as possible. There, that was easy. I should be a management consultant.

Not a huge fan of silhouettes usually but this is as good as any. You're right that the black theme brings it out a lot more. Now you're making me think about re-coding my entire blog so I can choose which background colour goes with which picture. Nnnngggg...

comment by nferreira at 11:15 PM (GMT) on 6 November, 2006

I understand you perfectly, Dave. I'm aware of the problems that you and Libby are facing because of the tutorials for example. Of course, if you want that Chromasia grow as a company, everything must be in order and not always the path is very clear, as shown in today's photo. :-)

comment by Arthur at 11:45 PM (GMT) on 6 November, 2006

Looks like a Union flag...

:-)

comment by Gabriel Loeb at 12:07 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Very interesting shot. I love silhouettes, and this is a wonderful specimen. Obviously, if you title an image of a locked gate and the muddy path it withholds "the road ahead," you're certainly saying something. I think that is backed up by the colors and lighting in the image. Great capture.

comment by Adriana at 12:28 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

what ever desition you guys take, hope is the best for all the family. Love the golden reflection and the title composition that perfectly match with the idea you just exposed :).

comment by navin harish at 03:01 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

A great looking shot. Good luck with the company, I am sure you and Chromasia have a bright future ahead.

comment by Mo Hashim at 04:38 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Hi Dave, looks like your pretty conflicted. I'd like to say though that your blog is a constant inspiration to me, and I wish you as much and more joy and happiness than what I receive by your work everyday. All the best.

comment by Ries at 08:45 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Very interesting shot. Beautiful atmosphere. I wish you all the best.

comment by Colin at 09:32 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Makes me want to play four-square.

comment by Jennifer at 10:11 AM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Hmmm great photo - very atmospheric and obviously a good metaphor for where you are at the moment. IMO family comes first - other stuff can wait - children grow too quickly to miss any of it - even if it means I dont get my tutorials ;-) Good luck!

comment by Jelb at 01:53 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Bonjour,
Same idea on my blog! But yours is evidently better ! Bravo! ( sorry for incorrect English!..French!)

comment by Robert at 03:17 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Arthur's Union Jack observation is a good one. I think it works great as moody silhouette.

comment by P@sc@l at 04:16 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Je suis un fidèle visiteur depuis quelques temps, j'adore ce que vous faites !

Amicalement

P@sc@l

comment by flying cow at 07:18 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

i like the colours in this picture. makes it moody. the title is a good play.

comment by flying cow at 07:19 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

here is a silhuoette i just uploaded yesterday, thought you might be interested to see... http://photoh2.blogspot.com/

comment by Khadija at 08:46 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Hey, I have been watching your blog for a while now and love your ART...
I can't wait for your tutorial classes...What kind of treatment did you do on that one ?

comment by djn1 at 09:59 PM (GMT) on 7 November, 2006

Thanks everyone, for the kind wishes and your comments on this entry.

Khadija: this was toned using a Curve.

comment by Karl Baumann at 09:45 AM (GMT) on 9 November, 2006

well, it's ok