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gilad — Left to my own devices
Published: 2007-03-27 12:43:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 35099; Favourites: 1196; Downloads: 0
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I was left to my own devices
Ruler of my own world, outsider to all others
Making sense out of shadows and alley cats
Loving life till there is nothing that can bring me down
If you see me you don't have to smile
I'll do alright without your understanding
But if you do see me remember my face
I am a statue of the will to make it no matter what
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Provence, France
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Great photo!
Out of curiosity, how do you go about getting that contrast between the boy and the background? So that he is so clear to see, and yet everything else beyond him is so dark. Or is that kind of thing done in PhotoShop?
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It was the way the light fell in the street and the right exposure for it
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The photo's great. But strikes me the most is the way you have with the words to describe the pic, do you compose them yourself?
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'I am a statue of the will to make it no matter what'. what a line!
And that little fella looks a tad bewildered.
Question- do you take the shot and then write the poetry, or write the poetry then go out and find the perfect shot?
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The shot first, the words are born looking at it
Thank you!
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wow. you're just an amazing photographer. truly amazing. this picture is.. wow.
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Very nice! I love the contrast between the boy and the background!
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Great capture and wonderful poem! Both complementing each other 
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I don't know why, but this picture made me break out into a huge grin instantly. The expression on the boy's face, his posture, the lighting and of couse, your description of it are just brilliant! I love this shot!!
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makes you wonder what he is so deep in thought about
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this picture is fabulous.
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I absolutely love how the boy should contrast with the rough background but he fits in perfectly.
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aww that kid is so cute. i like how he is more colored than the people in the background it makes him stand out
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Awesome, great prose as well, ah the innocence of childhood
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Wow...AMAZING..Absolutley AMAZING! (gotta say tho..I kinda feel it for the kid...he looks alittle lost..or maybe like his parents left him there with his suitcase and his comic book, and because he has that comic book, he really doesn't care!) Much Love Gilad...
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"Ruler of my own world, outsider to all others..."
Build;
Why do i feel like im not alone?
"Making sense out of shadows and alley cats"
Build;
Searching not for meening, but just what is
"Loving life till there is nothing that can bring me down"
Build;
Feel what is
See how you react
Easier than u might think
Trying is failing in every sense
"If you see me you don't have to smile.."
Build;
I may not, but if i do, i wont hide
Maybe ill laugh.
"..I'll do alright without your understanding"
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Wow, I like it so much ! This time not for the poem but for the pic itself. I really like the ambiance around this little boy. I'm not sure but the photo is under-exposed right ? It's so nicely done. I like it in the way it says me some things that are really important !
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I like the picture itself, but I thought the little boy looks bored, and he's reading a car magazine ? Is he determined to get a car soon?
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This photo actually made me think about how grown ups have to think about work, how to pay all bills, food and so on.. While kids don't have to think about anything. They just daydream about what they wanna become when they grow up and what they wanna play with their friends.
Allthough the DOF blurs out the people in the background, you still get the impression of what's going on. I'd say it's a 
Makes me long for my childhood..
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fantastic!!!
dont know what to say more ...
simply, fantastic...
and such a good title.
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a lot of humanity and sensibility in this photo, I love it !
construction & colours are also 2 reasons to be in my favourites !
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