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A scene of urban loneliness and opposite moods: on one side, a couple enjoying each other's company; on the other a lonely man, seemingly sad, checking his text messages... wish you were here.

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Frank Decker 1 year ago

Very nice seen and scene.

PS: How did you manage to have the 17-35 @85mm?? ;-)

JValentina 1 year ago

Fantastica!! la composición
saludos

capture2007 2 years ago

i think this is perfect storytelling, great work.

matej rumansky 2 years ago

big idea!!!

Peter Grant 2 years ago

Sublime image, couldn't be improved at all. The slight difference in height here also adds to the contrast.

Gavino Idili 2 years ago

Les deux visages de la réalité parfaitement racontés. Bon

Rodrigo Marin Merci beaucoup Gavino.

-- Rodrigo

Leonardo Zevallos 3 years ago

Espectacular fotografía, la composición y sentimientos son envidiables. Saludos.

Phyllis Clarke 3 years ago

You captured the human condition here - bliss - suffering - bliss etc..Like this very much in black and white. :) my best Phyllis

Rodrigo Marin Thanks very much Phyllis. It is a true compliment coming from such a good photographer as you.

-- Rodrigo

Miserere 3 years ago

Very well seen, Rodgrigo (are you Spanish?). The meanings we wish to impose on this scene are our own; I find it works as a Rorschach test. A visually appealing one, certainly! :-)

Rodrigo Marin Thanks again for your very positive comment. A lot of people like this photo, although I took it and forgot about it for quite a while. I did not think it was good.
I am not Spanish, I am from Colombia, in South America. I live in France, though.
I like very much too the photo you published here. It is kind of surreal and funny at the same time.
Finally, commenting about my photo you mention a Rorschach test. Excuse my ignorance, but what is that test about?

-- Rodrigo

Miserere I'm from Spain, but live in Boston, so we're both transplanted :-)

Here is a link talking about the Rorschach test:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rorschach_test

Monika 3 years ago

This place is always good to take a great picture...Since last year I am a big fan of Paris and I'll go already there the 12th of sept this year
I have one but not yet on 1x gallery...:)
Best regards

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Monica, I am glad you like it and hope you take fantastic photos in your upcoming trip to Paris.

-- Rodrigo

Ruhrpottlady 3 years ago

I like your story...great!

Rodrigo Marin Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it.

Jordi Gallego 3 years ago

A story without words.

Fernand Hick 3 years ago

Ah ces escaliers de la Défense... Bien vu Rodrigo.

Rodrigo Marin Merci Fernand.

-- Rodrigo

latoday 3 years ago

Totally different emotions in just one picture...

Great!!

adam martin cohen 3 years ago

the story is loud and clear. you dont need a title for it , that implies how great the photo really is.
wonderfull job

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Adam, coming from an excellent photographer like you, it's quite a compliment.

Cheers,

-- Rodrigo

Cesar Bermudez 3 years ago

Hi Rodrigo. A wonderful photo. Often have eye. Congratulations. Greetings from Leon

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Cesar. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Alex OBrien 3 years ago

Excellent one Rodrigo, well spotted!

Rodrigo Marin Thank you Alex. I really appreciate your comments and enjoy your photos too.

Paolo Giudici 3 years ago

very very interesting, Rodrigo, congrs!

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Paolo. I'm glad the story + the photo make sense.

yuan 3 years ago

what the *&$%... absolutely great... salam senyum -u1-

Rodrigo Marin Thanks for your enthusiastic comment yuan! I'm glad the photo had this effect on you.

Octavio Soto 3 years ago

heeeeeeey muchas felicidades Rodrigo... me da mucho gusto ver gente de nuevo en tus fotos.... excelente

O.

Rodrigo Marin Muchas gracias Octavio. Tienes toda la razon: Desde hace tiempo queria tomar una buena foto con personas en ella. Sinceramente no crei que esta en particular fuera buena, pero para mi sorpresa, le ha gustado a varias personas... asi que terminare aprendiendo algo de mi propia foto! Maravilloso.

Como siempre, gracias por tu apoyo constante. Espero ver mas fotografias tuyas cuando decidas publicarlas. Algo te debes de traer entre manos... algo profundo y cuidadosamente logrado. Creo que ese es tu estilo.

Morthy 3 years ago

Me gusta la composicion,el momento y la foto en su conjunto
Felicidades
www.cotarelo.org

Rodrigo Marin Gracias Morthy.

Kevin Ng 3 years ago

Such a great story - well seen and captured!

Rodrigo Marin Thanks very much Kevin.

Monique 3 years ago

this is good...........very good :)

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Monique! Your kind comment is quite an encouragement.

Daria Endresen 3 years ago

It surely tells a story.. well seen and captured!

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Daria. I really appreciate your comment.

michel 3 years ago

excellente image !

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Michel!

moses stell 3 years ago

great shot!

Rodrigo Marin Thank you Moses. I like the photos in your gallery too.

Yves Lambert 3 years ago

A superb picture with this total opposition.
Is it in La Défense, near Paris ?
Regards.
Yves

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Yves. It is at La Defense indeed... at the stairs next to the Grande Arche.

Polydactyle 3 years ago

Great capture!

Rodrigo Marin Thank you very much.

Jure Kravanja 3 years ago

excellent

Rodrigo Marin Thanks Jure. Your comment means a lot to me. I have seen your photos in 1x many times. You are one of the true masters whose work I admire very much. Thanks again.

speedbur 3 years ago

Wow this is great! And sadly, its how i feel at this current moment.
Very touching photograph!

Rodrigo Marin Thanks for the comment and for connecting to it like that... Hope your wait ends soon.