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chinesestunna — La Vie en Vert
Published: 2005-09-20 02:43:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 887; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 113
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Life to me is like walking along the veins on a leaf: there is free will but you are given a set of limited options. You can not choose where you start off (your parents/family etc), but you can choose which paths you take later in life. There are certain predestined paths that you can choose from, your choices ultimately determines where you end up
*Edit (Symbolism of the piece)*
Due to some confusion with the previous title, I have changed the title to the subtitle which is less subtle, and explain the symbolism of the title and the piece:
The big green V is meant to be pronounced orally, so V = vie = L I F E in French, green colored V is therefore La Vie en Vert -> Life in Green. This draws a parallel with 2 other things: La Vie en Rose by Edif Piaf (a very talented female French singer) and the recurrent shapes formed by the veins are essentially Vs
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Comments: 50
I really love this picture for several reasons:
the freshness, simplicity, detail, color, texture, lighting, and focus. I'm a real fan of these types of shots if they're done right....which this clearly is. Beautiful
If only it were a print to hang in my house!
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Thanks
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Gorgeous! it has such a painterly feel to it... The allusions and symbolism are quite profound
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Awesome texture in this. The green is POUNDING my eyes, and I like it.
Good shot
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Beautiful... It looks so fresh with this amazing surface and shades... And the idea behind is really great too! And yes, I agree with you... but with a bit more variability on the streets...
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I agree with the more variability on the streets - the leaf reflects this as well were some veins are dead ends
Thank you again for the kind words
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Simple, yet very interesting...the lighting is awesome might I add. Very well done!
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This is such a Wall Print! I knew it immediatly when I seen it! however, your words makes it so much more meaningful! If there was some way to simplify what you said and put it on the print without messing up the image! "V" though its nice doesn't explain it well enough.
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Thank you
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Great job!
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Thank you and congrats on the OWP contest win! Such an honor!
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Yes, it is a great honor, and I'm really happy with it
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Stunning macro - sop much detail, I love the colour!
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Very, very nice! I totally agree with =anon-irisX about the photo looking like a painting, it really does! I really like how it's soft but still detailed. A very nice description you've put up too,really gives the photo a meaning.
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i think the same about life...nice comparison with the veins...
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Awesome colour, the plant appears to glow
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Thanks, sometimes backlighting is god sent for effects and texture
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Hey I just love this one so so much I want to hug it (although that's impossible)
You've got to put this up as a print!
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Thanks dude! I will put it up as a print as soon as possible. Again, your invaluable support for my works is always greatly appreciated
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Not a problem at all, my friend.
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beautiful. absolutely beautiful. the shades of green are just gorgeous... it all fits perfectly. well done!!
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Thank you darling
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Very conceptual ... I like how you connected the leaf's veins with life's paths 
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Lightbox or...natural lighting? ...Oh yea, and btw, I hate you for being so good at your photography. Lol...
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Don't hate the player, hate the game... err.. wait... I mean, haha
It was back lit again at the Gardens
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