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Hope

by John Mumaw

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted October 16, 2010247 views9 comments
Taken in Managua, Nicaragua.
This image seemed to encompass the struggles this country has endured in the past and continues to endure in the present.

Handheld - 1/200 sec. @ f8 ISO 400
Fill flash (-2/3) used to make the flowers and razor wire 'pop' against the bright overcast sky.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by David E Lester on October 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Great shot..I like everything about it! What a picture can reveal!! :toast:
Registered on March 24, 2010, 155 Posts, 793 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Talk about visual communication! An exceptionally strong image, John! :toast:
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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on October 16, 2010 at 1:36 PM
It for sure tells a story, very nice.... Ron
Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments
Comment posted by Pam Colander on October 16, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Talk about beauty and the beast! You've actually made a wonderful comp with razor wire. Love it!
Registered on December 7, 2006, 210 Posts, 1062 Comments
Comment posted by Angela Classen on October 17, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Very creative! Love the contrasts of harsh and soft, man-made and nature.
Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM
An unusual combination of elements with the result a very visually striking effect. I initially thought it was a composite. Very well done!
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 18, 2010 at 1:39 AM
Pretty cool John--interesting shot!
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 19, 2010 at 2:52 PM
This is a really neat capture John! Very powerful and a wonderful composition. Well done.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Jason Kim on October 21, 2010 at 1:52 AM
Very interesting juxtaposition here... A bit different than what we typically see in this gallery, but it definitely captures an aspect of Man & Nature perfectly. I really like the way you captured the bougainvillea, and the comp is great.
Registered on July 1, 2006, 60 Posts, 1233 Comments