Pictures of Muerte - Reverend ter Linden

Photographer	Hugo de Wolf {K:184670}
Project	#49 Dramatic Portrait	Camera Model	Nikon D2x
Categories	Portrait People	Film Format	Digital RAW
Portfolio	Creative Photos Emotions	Lens	Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF AF
Uploaded	9/5/2006	Film / Memory Type	ISO 200
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Views	557	Shutter	1/60
Favorites	1	Aperture	f/5.6
Critiques	47	Rating	6.01 / 13 Ratings
Location	City - Amsterdam State - Country - Netherlands
About	Reflections on Life and Death from a series of portraits for a book "The reverend and the rabbi" Episode II: The Reverend and writer Nico ter Linden in the reflection of a painting of a rabbi in his study Reflections in a painting - single photo Nikon D2x Nikon 28-105 f/3.5 - 4.5 Aperture: f/5.6 Shutterspeed: 1/60' Single flash burst ISO 200 See also: http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1173951 Your comments are appreciated!

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Avi

{K:45139} 9/5/2006

I have taken similar photos Hugo.. but was always unsure to post them.. yours looks so much better..

all the very best,
Avi

Luis Steinberg {K:16172} 9/5/2006

Is a wonder image...full of feelings It looks like a Marca Chagall pic...Warm regards...LUIS;)

Jan Hoffman

{K:38511} 9/5/2006

A wonderful and meaningful portrait of the distinguished Bible scholar as he is dwarfed by the Torah image; his reflection (?)--- very clever and symbolic.

Petal Wijnen

{K:47829} 9/5/2006

Quite an impressive series!!! Another wonderful reflection/reflective image!!! Great colors, crop and composition... well done!!! Wonder who's next... I'm not going to bet, but the previous two do make a formidable 'footprint' hard to fill...

Gerhard Hoogterp {K:6462} 9/5/2006

A very nice image! Especially the care you took to make as well the rabbi as the person appear clear and recognizable in the image. Together with the previous image this makes a nice series. Any more to come?

Jason Hopson {K:3151} 9/5/2006

Hugo, this image has depth.

I'm not talking about DOF, although, as with any good portrait the background (which in this case is in front of the 'model') is soft focused.

I refer to the depth of meaning this image presents. We see one biblical scholar looking up and back at another teacher. The Reverend's face is partially over-shadowed by the one thing that connects these two men of God - the Old Covenant or the Torah (I think they are the same - forgive my ignorance if I'm wrong).

On another note, Hugo, it seems from reading the comments that viewers, myself included, are now anticipating the third installment of this series (there's always 3, right?) That, no doubt, is by design.

Best regards,
Jason.

João Tavares {K:39099} 9/5/2006

I like it dear Hugo well done my friend !!
jo

Phillip Minnis {K:13085} 9/5/2006

Oh, Hugo, you've done it again! Another powerful relection image!

The exact position of the Reverend's face, certainly, appears to be no coincidence. I read Jason's comments with interest. The Torah does appear to link, or connect, the two men. Its teachings have, undoubtably, had a major impact on both of their lives. The symbolism in this image, I find, quite striking!

Hugo, like your Cardinal Simonis image, this one is sure to, also, attract a lot of attention. It deserves to! It is the kind of image that will have viewers coming back to it again and again!

Well done, mate!

Cheers

Phil

Roberto Arcari Farinetti

{K:176263} 9/5/2006

your very fine and impressive art hugo.. is so particular and different from your style!
a lot creative on space layers.. the face and the studio!
goodnight my friend
roby

Robert Kocs {K:89061} 9/5/2006

This one is a great shot than the previous one! Lovely
idea, well presented work, the reflection is very
impressive. Very well done dear Hugo.

Best wishes
Robert

Rob Graziano

{K:5716} 9/5/2006

Hugo...I really like it! Pure Art on multiple levels! I think it stikes me as something very relevant for us today. Great Work!!!

Manu {K:12914} 9/5/2006

Excellent idea Hugo...you have to hunt for the figure...very different to a straight portrait....brilliant work. Tried it myself in Berlin - see portfolio.

Cheers matey

Manu

Kes

{K:18194} 9/6/2006

Hi Hugo -

Another strong image incorporating the reflection of a person in an environment of his interests. The angle and placement of the faces and their expressions implies a succession; in this case, with the information in your "about", a succession of religious thought...perhaps. :)

Cheers,
Kes

Renato Haber {K:7228} 9/6/2006

Hello Hugo,

another great shot; I like very much the colors and the angle you selected to take the photo. Well done!

Best wishes,
Renato

Mary Slade

{K:40918} 9/6/2006

So strong and so striking. OIriginal and brilliantly done Hugo. And congrats- great to see you on the front page!

Saeed Al Shamsi

{K:47330} 9/6/2006

I’ve read all above comments and seeing the previous one I certainly prefer the previous
One for the following reasons: In photography this and the one before fall in philosophy photography type, where a story of a mankind presented in a manner where his field of life passed, so you should or the composition should give that person such appearance or impact in first seen first come, when looking at it, without need to wonder around.
The most aspect of photography is the way it captures moments of time in combined elements within the composed work, so your subject should be obvious among its surrounding and it should give the mind in relation to transitory environment a clear story ,thus focus on perception itself and restrict the imagination to the subject wanted within contingent circumstances and I think the previous one did that ,because of the size, place and space given to the subject where here is shown as a secondary importance subject.
Saeed

Rob Ernsting {K:8919} 9/6/2006

Excellent composition.

Ursula Luschnig {K:21812} 9/6/2006

Hi Hugo,
I think this is genial...not much to add.In my favs.
Cheers,Ursula

Mohsen Bayramnejad {K:19870} 9/7/2006

Simply called AMAZING!
I love the way you composed this one..very creative! 7++

Ian McIntosh {K:37715} 9/7/2006

Great opening for a chapter. It raises questions.

Roberto Arcari Farinetti

{K:176263} 9/7/2006

..still nothing news for the queen, but soon my notice have to nice Time. (and me probably tomorrow - for 4 days - nothing PC! it has an overheating and perhaps the processor (headmachine??)is KO my friend..
probably my blackout.. and silence forced!
cheers
roby

Walter Scarella

{K:16664} 9/8/2006

Great creativity and excellent reflection, many compliment for your new work, different from your usual style but very interesting!!!
Congrats.....Regards....Walter

Doyle D. Chastain

{K:99049} 9/8/2006

Hey Hugo . . . pardon for the recent lack of critiques from me . . . I've always thought you deserved a well thought out and inciteful critique on your work and have, frankly, not been able to spend the appropriate amount of time on formulating a concise and honest analysis for you. I must say though, while I have a moment . . . these are some very interesting images with the reflections and they have some additional impetus in drawing the eye of the viewer - one sees two scenes . . . and feels unsure of which is the one we're SUPPOSED to see . . . the ensuing confusion results in a momentary searching . . . the crisper reflection seems to be the focal point . . . but the voyeur in each of us feels more like looking at that which has drawn the attention of another. the tension is inherent in the composition. I like it. That much I can tell you.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

Roberto Arcari Farinetti

{K:176263} 9/8/2006

..and congrats for the new bio's photo!
:)
roby

Barbara Kite {K:11729} 9/9/2006

Excellent Idle and beautifuly done.

m ,

{K:15872} 9/9/2006

Dear Hugo!

I am a bit confused! I cannot get the point of your recently remark you’ve mentioned on a picture of Mohammad Porooshani, Peace Of Mine! Did you have honestly this meaning before the “award” or after! I bring up exactly because of your PS’s observation! If you saw the discussion, then what a shame you did not have courage telling your point just at the right time! Could it not solve the problem as a photo-expert you are? If you did not pay attention to our conversation then it is too disgrace to judge something and someone without knowing about the details!

A photographer wrote to me an e-mail that you are a part of administration of UF, I guess! Then I have sincerely to say it is really not respectful and wise removing any comment just because I had partly criticized the administration’s unprofessional behaviour! Our communication and solidarity was precisely about freedom of thought, art-creation and respecting the imaginative minds! If just a person is out of limit then it is absolute injustice to punish everyone for that!

It is of course much different between talking about free speech and practicing this claim! It needs much tolerant then any kind of imaginations!

I express my deep regret if I am wrong: Maxime

Neel Mitra {K:444} 9/11/2006

Stunning capture its a treat to watch ur profile... wish to learn lot more..

Joggie van Staden {K:38575} 9/12/2006

Another thought provoker Hugo.

Technically my critique would be that none of the two faces are sharp - I would like at least one pin-sharp as to focus on the perception of that person on death and peace(the Reverend in this case?).

I like the tension created between the Christian concept of everlasting life (real inner peace) starting at rebirth while the sting of death has been drawn and death became just a passage of meeting with Christ face to face. The whole Christian theology is based upon the fulfillment of the profecies and law in Christ. To the contrary, Judaism is still waiting for the Messiah and the fulfillment of the prophesies regarding the Messiah. So, although both religions are based upon the same scriptures, the interpretation of that scripture is totally different - Judaism is looking forward while Christianity is looking backwards to its fulfillment and the fruit there-off. The one long for the fruit (peace with God) and the other is claiming to live in it through Christ. I really dont want to start a religeous debate here but only gives the thoughts your image brought up. I am no theologian for that matter and may be wrong in my perception about Judaism, if so - for which I apologize beforehand. Thanks for sharing and making me think - would love to read the book! Regards.
Joggie

Marcus Armani {K:35759} 9/13/2006

Hi Hugo, these shots you are taking are really technically marvelous, your creativity is what puts you over the top and makes your work stand out from the rest.
I do find myself unable to comment on the biblical or philosophical points within these shots as soo many things come to mind which would take more words than UF allows.
I do feel your work has passed the bounds of just taking photos and into a deeper place which I only see in your work. always a pleasure!

Roberto Arcari Farinetti

{K:176263} 9/14/2006

..well hugo the news are only for the "solof freddie mercury".. old song in solo singer..
cheers
roby

Thilo Bayer {K:50301} 9/19/2006

Hi Hugo,

I like the reflection portrait - the picture within the picture. and the story behind it is also very interesting.

good to be hear again.

Thilo

Bradley Prue {K:30285} 9/23/2006

introspect par excellence....... It's very cool, that you captured his reflection in a manner that he is looking at the subject of the painting. Great eye, Hugo!

Dave Arnold

{K:54646} 9/23/2006

Fantastic portrait, Hugo. well thought out.

Best wishes,
Dave

al shaikh

{K:15779} 9/26/2006

Hugo call me or turn on msn

Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia {K:88231} 9/30/2006

very creative. great work. magnificent.

Zeev Scharf

{K:24431} 9/30/2006

Hi Hugo
Impressive capture,magnificent details,you have composed on a marvelous way

My best regards