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kirked's avatar

I've also recently decided to be more intentional in my photographic journey.

We do need to ask ourselves "what's the point?"

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Incredible. Keep going.

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Ian McCausland's avatar

I love the image! I have been attracted to similar texture while here in Brazil

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Thank you Ian.

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John Cessna's avatar

Another thoughtful, fantastic post. The detail on that Summilux is insane.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Thank you brother. They really are doing some special work.

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Richard Huff's avatar

Well said. I love and occasionally practice of picking one lens, and forcing myself to shoot with only that one lens. I think we all wrestle with the idea of what's the point over time.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Absolutely. I'm working on something that explores that subject. Looking forward to sharing it when it's ready.

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Jeff Brown's avatar

The photo…. a storyboard…. new strips over old….old shouting of their past glory….words that tell of a time…of a place…in random peaking pieces…for you to put in order… inspired by your imagination….for you to understand….an enjoy….ART.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Thank you Jeff.

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Jeff Brown's avatar

Love your work. Keep it going

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Damon Dowbak's avatar

and sometimes, the intention is only discovered at a later time when a series of images reveals the connections.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Entirely possible.

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Jason Tormos's avatar

Hi Gajan, The photo tells us the history of a place, Like peeling a fruit it has layers and textures that are interesting to the viewer. Thanks for the post. - Respect.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

Fascinating. I appreciate you sharing this.

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Richard Alafat's avatar

Hi Gajan, what is the point of the photo you posted? Maybe, the history of the city, with many layers of posters and flyers pasted to a board or wall, then scrapped off, and another one applied on top of the past one. Maybe decades worth of history…. Cool photo.

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Gajan Balan's avatar

You're on the right track. I'd go even deeper.

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Richard Alafat's avatar

Well, I know Buenos Aires is a multicultural melting pot, and is steeped in history and a strong cultural heritage. So the board represents all that taken over many years. Representing all the changes in life throughout many years.

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