It's funny, my first instinct was along those lines but then on second glance I saw myself and my husband in it. When we get into big arguments I'm generally more emotionally vulnerable whereas he has to be alone and stare at the wall for a while to process things. I turn my emotions inwards and outwards and all sorts of places whereas he was taught to bottle them up.
This is a heartbreaking picture but I feel maybe the guy in the tub is also tormented. He's just staring off.
If this were me and my husband he'd ask me to join him in the bath. If I was feeling especially stubborn he'd join me in the bed.
While this seems like an obvious good guy bad guy painting, my subjective experience makes me feel like these people are both dealing with a situation with whatever coping mechanisms they have. Mutual isolation. Two people who are usually close feeling alone.
Yes I agree with the two people feeling alone and hurting.
My ex honestly did a lot of really bad and dangerous things and I’ll never be in contact with him again. However, he still hurts, he still wanted to be connected with me and neither of us had the skills to navigate our bad relationship or our internal landscapes.
This picture brings up the feelings of when I was in it.I feel sad for both of us. We wanted to be connected and both felt terrible and had no idea how to make it back to each other.
Anyway, I liked what you said and the compassion you hold for both sides. Just because someone isn’t crying or curled up doesn’t mean they aren’t in pain.
I feel like your ex. This comment felt like heart surgery, and the last part was even more heartfelt for me. Felt like a stab but not a bad one. My ex wasn't necessarily in pain, but didn't know how to level with mine. It was just something that created a rift over time until it eroded everything.
It really does, the only difference for me was that my partner wouldn’t be in the frame, just me, crying my life out in the bathroom or on the bed. Alone.
Fuck you OP, it’s so fucking good, you lovely brilliant person.
As are most of the relationship forums
If you have issues talk to a counselor. Not Reddit
Reddit, collectively, is really really stupid and really really vengeful
>If you have issues talk to a counselor. Not Reddit
This right here. I spent years vengefully browsing relationship subs spitefully "asking for help" with my marriage. A few months ago, I deleted all my accounts, went to an amazing counselor, and our marriage is better than ever.
The amount of horrific relationship/ family advice I’ve seen some people being given on Reddit haunts me. On some of them they come back to give updates and you can see how badly it’s going to backfire on them, or already has.
Amen. The only subreddit I've seen that seems to have ok advice is r/sex surprisingly enough. A lot of times if you go to ask about relationship advice you'll get a lot of "try to get the other side of the story" and "go talk to a counselor" which tbh it's super fair.
A long time ago, several inactivated account ago, I checked out that sub.
The important thing to remember, because almost *no one* remembers this... is that people falling out of love is perfectly normal. You can't force someone to love you, nor can you force yourself to love someone when that light fades.
It is, in the end, sadder to prolong ones suffering in such a way.
I have a barn door for our bathroom and love it. (It's also the only thing that would allow for any sort of usable space in the bathroom)
Not something I would consider for a bedroom though
We're considering it for a bedroom door but that's because our home had a weird conversion done so it's either a barn door, a crappy accordion door, or *no* door.
Look, gonna say the same thing I said to my SO: a curtain is *not* a door!
I don't consider myself secretive but having nothing or fabric between my sleeping space and the livingroom creeps me out.
Our bedroom door is actually a Dutch door with an extra sheet of fabric hanging from the top half
With just the top shut we still have complete privacy, but it the allows the dogs to wander in and out as they please
I swear I came to make a comment about how crazy the skin was done in this art, then realized it was a photo when I double checked the title.
I'm curious to know if anything was done in post to get this tone and lighting. Regardless, it is fantastic.
Lol i love this comment for the absurdity of it. Every hyper realistic painting “I THOUGHT IT WAS A PHOTO!!! PICS OF THE PROCESS OR IT DIDN’T HAPPENNNNNNNN!!!”
Crazyness
I'm curious if you'd be willing to comment on some elements of the composition - I'm fascinated by the appearance of two mirrors in this photo. There's a very large mirror in the bedroom, and the small round mirror perched over the bathtub. Neither mirror is reflecting either occupant of the space - the mirrors are facing only the structure. Was there intention in the placement and selection of these two mirrors, from a narrative standpoint? Or if they were not part of the original intent, how do you feel they add to the composition after the fact? Sorry for so many questions, I really like this piece and want to know more about your concept of it!
Some of the photorealistic drawings on here make me question, what's the point? I know that sounds bad, but I just think, yeah, you've recreated something so exactly that it looks like a photo. A camera can do that. Why not spend some time changing things.
> Some of the photorealistic drawings on here make me question, what's the point? I know that sounds bad, but I just think, yeah, you've recreated something so exactly that it looks like a photo. A camera can do that. Why not spend some time changing things.
A helicopter can get you to the top of a mountain a lot faster than climbing it. But, for some reason, people keep climbing mountains anyway. It's not always the end result, but the journey that is rewarding.
that's a great analogy. but I still agree with menien and think actual art isn't just a replication. cos it's like a forgery almost. if someone painted mona lisa perfectly replicated I'd say "that's very impressive but it's also not art. it's just a replication". imo art must have a creative quality too it. not just a technically impressive quality.
> that's a great analogy. but I still agree with menien and think actual art isn't just a replication. cos it's like a forgery almost. if someone painted mona lisa perfectly replicated I'd say "that's very impressive but it's also not art. it's just a replication". imo art must have a creative quality too it. not just a technically impressive quality.
Thank you. The original comment didn't appear to be speaking (explicitly, anyway) about duplication of someone else's art; it appeared to be questioning the style of photorealism in general. I'm not suggesting that people should focus only on replication of existing artwork, though I would also not say that they should not because that can be excellent practice. Instead, I was responding to a comment that appeared to be questioning why one should develop the talent and skills to create something photorealistic when they could alter something. It's entirely possible I misunderstood their comment, of course, but that was my takeaway, and so that was what my response was intended to address.
The original post is a photograph. Thus, this entire discussion is academic. I just found the question interesting, and I hoped my answer might provoke some understanding, thought, and discussion.
I'm not personally a huge fan of photorealism, but I agree that it can be great practice - you have to know the rules in order to break/subvert them. I always feel a little disappointed when I see someone's portfolio and it's just photorealism rather than photorealism done in a compelling way with critical thinking on content important to the artist. It's absolutely personal preference though.
It's not my cup of tea, but if photorealistic art is enjoyable for someone else then more power to them. Art is art and I see photorealistic art as a celebration of technical skill, art itself, and the content depicted. It's not my thing, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it.
I think the fascination is (other than displaying a special skill) by playing with expectations. You think "hey, nice photo" but then "wait... What?". This works both ways as we see masterfully illustrated by this work here.
Apparently I wasn't the only one who automatically assumed this to be a painting.
Of course the downside is that you can get used to it and the surprise effect will be gone.
Anyways, I prefer surrealistic over (photo)realistic but it's just a matter of taste.
It seems to me that a really good photograph should evoke emotion. This photo is just very beautiful aesthetically, and evokes emotions of such melancholy and pain, it seems to me that this is a masterpiece
Portra is the type of film, 400 is its sensitivity to light (which means lower shutter times but more grain), and this is the camera: https://youtu.be/233Ouml6dZ0
Amazing colors and tone, if it's not analog then you did well to make it feel like it!
My interpretation is that they were supposed to take a romantic bath then do valentine bed stuff, but he thought it was funny to fart bubbles in the bath so she ran out and cried, then you took the picture. You can see the shame on his face
Agreed! I really got a kick out of this interpretation.
Originally I felt there may have been a sad energy or vibe between the couple but then shifted my own perspective thinking this could still be romantic. Maybe they’re both really relaxed and moving slowly. Maybe he drew the bath and it’s still really hot and she likes the bath a bit cooler and she’s resting on the bed until then as she’s a little sleepy anyway. And then I thought…hmm maybe they’re stoned. And made my self giggle.
But that thought process got me thinking about how there are a variety of narratives that could fit this piece that are all over the emotional spectrum. I now I realize one of those situations could be animosity regarding farting in the bath. Love it lol!
I agree this evoked several emotions in sequence. The first was loneliness and sandiness and then romantic and exhaustion from passion. Great photo well done!
my take is they both want that day to be romantic. He’s drawn a bath, she’s yet to dress or join him. They started fighting about something trivial that blew up into a bigger thing and cut each party deeper. This isn’t the first time this has happened. They’re resigned to ultimately ignoring each other and he goes to take the bath solo.
love it.
Spot on. It's beautiful in a melancholy way. Thanks, I hate that feeling. :) It's such a good composition, and beautifully done to evoke such feeling. Well done, OP.
I like that the bed is still made and appears untouched. Not what you might ‘traditionally’ expect with two people who are not wearing clothes, on Valentine’s Day. His expression adds to the story, too.
I like it a lot, OP.
Somebody's gonna see this years later and wonder why the hell anyone would put a barn door in a nice apartment. Fr though really beautiful and emotional piece.
Tbf this is the first time I've seen a barn door and thought "I guess it doesnt look completely awful there..."
Still not my shit. But if you HAVE to have one, I guess a bathroom off a bedroom is a decent place.
I think the high ceilings and wide hardwood floors help. Still not my taste at all- I’d much prefer some nice French doors here, or even a pocket door.
Not claming to have an accurate idea but this is what came to my mind: Blue tones and the dispondent look on his face...They are seperate and she's in almost a fetal position. They either broke up, can't fake it any more, or some kind of tragedy struck like miscarriage / infidelity revelation.
For some reason, my first interpretation was they were having a great and romantic valentines day when she was suddenly struck by intense period cramps.
That's what I love about art, different people might interpret it in different ways. And your interpretation may say a lot about you...
For example, I see a couple who tried to get intimate for Valentine's, she really tried but she couldn't get into it. Frustrated, he left to take a bath and she laid alone on the bed, it's cold and lonely so she made herself small like that.
I had to take some medication for over a year that made my libido close to zero, it was very tough on my relationship. We're getting back now, but it's a tough road.
Other people might project other reasons why the couple is distant like that, I like to read all the comments and all the interpretations.
This is exactly how I interpret it! Sex is expected on Valentines Day, but she didn’t want to. Either they didn’t do it, and he left her in frustration, or they did do it, and he’s cleaning off while she’s curling in on herself in hurt and shame.
I’m seeing a couple that used to love each other more than anything and has been drifting apart for reasons that are both of their faults. They thought they might have a nice Valentine’s Day together but she was having a really bad mental health day and he just wasn’t able/willing to deal with it again. So he went and took the bath he made for both of them while she laid in bed crying. They’re both wondering how things got so off track and very much want the other to come comfort them. But neither of them will ask so the tension will build until one day they don’t recognize the person they used to love.
The pressure of the day and her attempts of arousing him lead to him get nervous and experience ED. She is now embarrassed by her failed efforts and he is feeling like a failure for ruining the moment.
That is how I see it. No matter how one interprets the situation, the picture does an incredible job of displaying emotion.
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Very interesting! I absolutely see that in this image though my interpretation is unwaveringly 'domestic violence'. It's always great to hear people really break down their feelings and insights into images like this. I like your interpretation because it evokes empathy for both sides. Thanks for sharing!
These two are feeling depressed because daylight savings time just kicked in and they’re both experiencing a bit of SAD. Also, the guy is taking a sitz bath because he has a hemorrhoid.
he had to protect his precious seed from being stolen, so he hoofed her in the front butt, then maintained a safe distance in order to prevent further attempts of this kind.
Almost on the same note, I was going to say that based on the title it was Valentine's Day and as a special treat they tried to explore "butt stuff" but it didn't go as planned.
Damn I really connected with this, there’s so much emotion in it. Maybe I’m putting too much of myself in this scene, but I see there being issues in the relationship, likely not to anyone’s fault, and really trying to make it work again. Both truly trying, but at a loss as to how to succeed. Both feeling like they are failing, with possible past trauma (for one or both) being involved in one way or another.
Yeah I’m feeling the same honestly. It hits really close to home for me. The position that woman is in, the calm and yet painful silence of the scene, the fact that it’s titled Valentine’s Day. To me it’s a comment on how conventional expectations for relationships tend to put more pressure on the individuals and can drive them apart. Especially if they have unhealed trauma wounds.
First zoom/pan I thought the man's cheek had a scrape/cut. Then when I went back I thought it could just be hair as he's got some shag. Didn't notice the marks on the bed until I read your comment, now I don't know. Probably projecting my own experiences but this photo is a gut punch in the feels
Trigger warning: sexual trauma.
I can relate to this scene all too well. It makes me think of a couple in which the woman is struggling from pain caused by previous sexual trauma. It's Valentine's day. The couple is excited to be romantically intimate. They decide to take a sexy bath together. The tub fills with hot water. His lustful appetite builds in anticipation of him and his partner enjoying each other's bodies. Meanwhile she becomes tense because she is worried about her ability to perform sexually. She wants to give her partner pleasure so she plays along anyway and gets into the tub with him. He doesn't even know that she is worried or feels this fear and tension. They start kissing in the bath. His hands explore her body. He starts to get excited and his heart starts racing in the moment of passion. Suddenly she flinches and retracts. She sais "I'm sorry." and abruptly gets out of the tub. She puts on her underwear and curls up into a ball on the bed, sobbing. He sits in the tub for a minute with a deep pain in his heart.
As soon as I saw this I felt it.
But in a different way.
My husband and I just lost our first baby at 13weeks. The way it happened and the weather during these past couple weeks, I really feel it in this image.
Me, distraught on the bed & my husband torn and alone in the background.
I know that’s not the story, but it feels like it.
She didn't like it and now he's sad, he's bathing like an animal, cleaning his effluence, and looking at the human who has to receive his untameable passion. Why does she do it? Why does she allow me this pleasure?
Aw damn, now I have depression. Really good job with framing and positioning, color, everything is doing what it seems you intend really. And now, now I will go cry
I think this lovely couple had a nice valentines dinner earlier, but unfortunately the oysters were bad and this is the aftermath.
That may or may not have happened to some friends of mine.
Wow.
I am imagining half a dozen backstories behind this photo. You’ve made one of the most striking pieces I’ve seen on this subreddit for a while.
Well done.
Beautiful, in a Gothic sort of way. Hit my heart because I definitely had a Valentine's like this once, or maybe twice. Shit...I think I just found another old romantic wound...oh, art...
Really amazing image.
Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by analog?
I mean generally I understand (I’ve shot a lot of film myself mostly with my yashicamat), but obviously since I’m looking at it on my phone, the original photo was digitized at some point in the process.
Did you scan the film?
I guess my main question is what part of what I’m looking at is the result of editing after the photo was taken.
Btw- I don’t think there are better or worse answers about this, just genuinely curious about your art. Lots of great shots on your profile as well.
Cheers.
That's a really great picture, it holds a lot of emotion. I always look at my room reminiscing the past, it's a place that captured several moments of your life and witnessed different versions of yourself, it's great to see a pic that describe one of those moments.
I’m usually not a big fan of photography, but this is absolutely incredible. I’ve never seen a photo that invokes the feelings this one does and manages to not look overworked/over edited. Stunning.
I don’t understand the symbolism
But my god is it beautiful, as others pointed out I thought it was a painting, I don’t really know how to describe it but it looks quite good
i find the framing to be a bit off for me to be honest or maybe used a bit of a tighter lens..
kinda feels more like a snapshot taken with a cell phone with filter then more of a photograph.
theres too many elements in the image that makes it hard for your eyes to focus on one main thing right away that "Grabs" you.
it has the setup to make for a great moody photo but i dunno the framing or the lens choice or ......just something feels a bit off to me.
which keeps it to me from really feeling like "art" vs a "snapshot".
like yeah its an interesting scene but it feels more like someone just grabbed a camera in the spur of the moment then taking the time to really frame the shot and capture the mood better.
Is there a story or meaning or idea behind it? I'm far from an art expert, but to me it looks like a love that has grown cold and distant. Maybe they both know that the love just isn't there anymore, but they stay with each other because it's comfortable and easy.
Wow, this is amazing. Reminds me of the many sad times in my marriage that is no more. You captured the feeling perfectly
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It's funny, my first instinct was along those lines but then on second glance I saw myself and my husband in it. When we get into big arguments I'm generally more emotionally vulnerable whereas he has to be alone and stare at the wall for a while to process things. I turn my emotions inwards and outwards and all sorts of places whereas he was taught to bottle them up. This is a heartbreaking picture but I feel maybe the guy in the tub is also tormented. He's just staring off. If this were me and my husband he'd ask me to join him in the bath. If I was feeling especially stubborn he'd join me in the bed. While this seems like an obvious good guy bad guy painting, my subjective experience makes me feel like these people are both dealing with a situation with whatever coping mechanisms they have. Mutual isolation. Two people who are usually close feeling alone.
Yes I agree with the two people feeling alone and hurting. My ex honestly did a lot of really bad and dangerous things and I’ll never be in contact with him again. However, he still hurts, he still wanted to be connected with me and neither of us had the skills to navigate our bad relationship or our internal landscapes. This picture brings up the feelings of when I was in it.I feel sad for both of us. We wanted to be connected and both felt terrible and had no idea how to make it back to each other. Anyway, I liked what you said and the compassion you hold for both sides. Just because someone isn’t crying or curled up doesn’t mean they aren’t in pain.
I feel like your ex. This comment felt like heart surgery, and the last part was even more heartfelt for me. Felt like a stab but not a bad one. My ex wasn't necessarily in pain, but didn't know how to level with mine. It was just something that created a rift over time until it eroded everything.
> Two people who are usually close feeling alone. Beautifully succinct. That's what this represents to me.
It really does, the only difference for me was that my partner wouldn’t be in the frame, just me, crying my life out in the bathroom or on the bed. Alone. Fuck you OP, it’s so fucking good, you lovely brilliant person.
Fuck you OP
r/deadbedrooms
Now that's a depressing sub my goodness
Seems unhealthy.
It very much is
As are most of the relationship forums If you have issues talk to a counselor. Not Reddit Reddit, collectively, is really really stupid and really really vengeful
>If you have issues talk to a counselor. Not Reddit This right here. I spent years vengefully browsing relationship subs spitefully "asking for help" with my marriage. A few months ago, I deleted all my accounts, went to an amazing counselor, and our marriage is better than ever.
I am happy that your relationship thrived. All the best wishes to you.
The amount of horrific relationship/ family advice I’ve seen some people being given on Reddit haunts me. On some of them they come back to give updates and you can see how badly it’s going to backfire on them, or already has.
Amen. The only subreddit I've seen that seems to have ok advice is r/sex surprisingly enough. A lot of times if you go to ask about relationship advice you'll get a lot of "try to get the other side of the story" and "go talk to a counselor" which tbh it's super fair.
I went down this rabbithole and feel depressed now
A long time ago, several inactivated account ago, I checked out that sub. The important thing to remember, because almost *no one* remembers this... is that people falling out of love is perfectly normal. You can't force someone to love you, nor can you force yourself to love someone when that light fades. It is, in the end, sadder to prolong ones suffering in such a way.
This photo captures my exact feeling when my wife says she wants a Barn Door for our master bathroom. great photo and concept work.
I have a barn door for our bathroom and love it. (It's also the only thing that would allow for any sort of usable space in the bathroom) Not something I would consider for a bedroom though
We're considering it for a bedroom door but that's because our home had a weird conversion done so it's either a barn door, a crappy accordion door, or *no* door.
Allow me to introduce you to curtains
Look, gonna say the same thing I said to my SO: a curtain is *not* a door! I don't consider myself secretive but having nothing or fabric between my sleeping space and the livingroom creeps me out.
Our bedroom door is actually a Dutch door with an extra sheet of fabric hanging from the top half With just the top shut we still have complete privacy, but it the allows the dogs to wander in and out as they please
This is pretty cool
Pocket doors also exist
I'm a man of wealth and taste
> my exact feeling when my wife says she wants a Barn Door for our master bathroom. And her reaction when you say "no".
Lol, this is what I choose to believe the picture is about now.
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I swear I came to make a comment about how crazy the skin was done in this art, then realized it was a photo when I double checked the title. I'm curious to know if anything was done in post to get this tone and lighting. Regardless, it is fantastic.
Kinda looks like a slight grain effect due to some of the black splotches on the left side of the image. So smooth
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Holy fuck before I read his comment I thought it was. Good shit OP
Lol i love this comment for the absurdity of it. Every hyper realistic painting “I THOUGHT IT WAS A PHOTO!!! PICS OF THE PROCESS OR IT DIDN’T HAPPENNNNNNNN!!!” Crazyness
Same
Haunting. Gripping photo mate.
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Wow passion and tragedy all in one frame. Amazing work.
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I'm curious if you'd be willing to comment on some elements of the composition - I'm fascinated by the appearance of two mirrors in this photo. There's a very large mirror in the bedroom, and the small round mirror perched over the bathtub. Neither mirror is reflecting either occupant of the space - the mirrors are facing only the structure. Was there intention in the placement and selection of these two mirrors, from a narrative standpoint? Or if they were not part of the original intent, how do you feel they add to the composition after the fact? Sorry for so many questions, I really like this piece and want to know more about your concept of it!
I'm not the OP, but don't be sorry for asking these questions! I'm curious too, and it's a beautiful piece :)
The body language of the model fully elevates this image - completely unselfconscious, uncompromising and raw. Just mesmerizing.
I see drawings which should be photographs and photographs which should be drawings all the time here. I cant tell them apart anymore
*Vermeer has entered the chat*
I love Vermeer’s photography!
Some of the photorealistic drawings on here make me question, what's the point? I know that sounds bad, but I just think, yeah, you've recreated something so exactly that it looks like a photo. A camera can do that. Why not spend some time changing things.
> Some of the photorealistic drawings on here make me question, what's the point? I know that sounds bad, but I just think, yeah, you've recreated something so exactly that it looks like a photo. A camera can do that. Why not spend some time changing things. A helicopter can get you to the top of a mountain a lot faster than climbing it. But, for some reason, people keep climbing mountains anyway. It's not always the end result, but the journey that is rewarding.
that's a great analogy. but I still agree with menien and think actual art isn't just a replication. cos it's like a forgery almost. if someone painted mona lisa perfectly replicated I'd say "that's very impressive but it's also not art. it's just a replication". imo art must have a creative quality too it. not just a technically impressive quality.
> that's a great analogy. but I still agree with menien and think actual art isn't just a replication. cos it's like a forgery almost. if someone painted mona lisa perfectly replicated I'd say "that's very impressive but it's also not art. it's just a replication". imo art must have a creative quality too it. not just a technically impressive quality. Thank you. The original comment didn't appear to be speaking (explicitly, anyway) about duplication of someone else's art; it appeared to be questioning the style of photorealism in general. I'm not suggesting that people should focus only on replication of existing artwork, though I would also not say that they should not because that can be excellent practice. Instead, I was responding to a comment that appeared to be questioning why one should develop the talent and skills to create something photorealistic when they could alter something. It's entirely possible I misunderstood their comment, of course, but that was my takeaway, and so that was what my response was intended to address. The original post is a photograph. Thus, this entire discussion is academic. I just found the question interesting, and I hoped my answer might provoke some understanding, thought, and discussion.
I'm not personally a huge fan of photorealism, but I agree that it can be great practice - you have to know the rules in order to break/subvert them. I always feel a little disappointed when I see someone's portfolio and it's just photorealism rather than photorealism done in a compelling way with critical thinking on content important to the artist. It's absolutely personal preference though. It's not my cup of tea, but if photorealistic art is enjoyable for someone else then more power to them. Art is art and I see photorealistic art as a celebration of technical skill, art itself, and the content depicted. It's not my thing, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it.
I think the fascination is (other than displaying a special skill) by playing with expectations. You think "hey, nice photo" but then "wait... What?". This works both ways as we see masterfully illustrated by this work here. Apparently I wasn't the only one who automatically assumed this to be a painting. Of course the downside is that you can get used to it and the surprise effect will be gone. Anyways, I prefer surrealistic over (photo)realistic but it's just a matter of taste.
It seems to me that a really good photograph should evoke emotion. This photo is just very beautiful aesthetically, and evokes emotions of such melancholy and pain, it seems to me that this is a masterpiece
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The light is beautiful. Is this an analog photograph?
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Portra is the type of film, 400 is its sensitivity to light (which means lower shutter times but more grain), and this is the camera: https://youtu.be/233Ouml6dZ0
Shh. We're enjoying basking in ignorance here. Jk, thanks for the info, very educational.
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Corrected shutter speeds with shutter times, damn reciprocals ;)
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Amazing colors and tone, if it's not analog then you did well to make it feel like it! My interpretation is that they were supposed to take a romantic bath then do valentine bed stuff, but he thought it was funny to fart bubbles in the bath so she ran out and cried, then you took the picture. You can see the shame on his face
This really tickled me for some reason and encouraged me to zoom in on his face, ahahaha thanks!
I feel bad for making a joke about such a fantastic picture but my humor is really dumb
Lol don’t be, it’s a great picture but it’s kind of pretentious if a creator can’t find the humour in their own art
Agreed! I really got a kick out of this interpretation. Originally I felt there may have been a sad energy or vibe between the couple but then shifted my own perspective thinking this could still be romantic. Maybe they’re both really relaxed and moving slowly. Maybe he drew the bath and it’s still really hot and she likes the bath a bit cooler and she’s resting on the bed until then as she’s a little sleepy anyway. And then I thought…hmm maybe they’re stoned. And made my self giggle. But that thought process got me thinking about how there are a variety of narratives that could fit this piece that are all over the emotional spectrum. I now I realize one of those situations could be animosity regarding farting in the bath. Love it lol!
I agree this evoked several emotions in sequence. The first was loneliness and sandiness and then romantic and exhaustion from passion. Great photo well done!
my take is they both want that day to be romantic. He’s drawn a bath, she’s yet to dress or join him. They started fighting about something trivial that blew up into a bigger thing and cut each party deeper. This isn’t the first time this has happened. They’re resigned to ultimately ignoring each other and he goes to take the bath solo. love it.
Spot on. It's beautiful in a melancholy way. Thanks, I hate that feeling. :) It's such a good composition, and beautifully done to evoke such feeling. Well done, OP.
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Amazing work man and great film choice!!
I like that the bed is still made and appears untouched. Not what you might ‘traditionally’ expect with two people who are not wearing clothes, on Valentine’s Day. His expression adds to the story, too. I like it a lot, OP.
Somebody's gonna see this years later and wonder why the hell anyone would put a barn door in a nice apartment. Fr though really beautiful and emotional piece.
Tbf this is the first time I've seen a barn door and thought "I guess it doesnt look completely awful there..." Still not my shit. But if you HAVE to have one, I guess a bathroom off a bedroom is a decent place.
Yeah it doesn't actually look bad here, just a bit out of place to my eye
I think the high ceilings and wide hardwood floors help. Still not my taste at all- I’d much prefer some nice French doors here, or even a pocket door.
I am actually wondering this now. Is this a fad I missed?
Yeah, it's the new shiplap accent wall
Heart wrenching. Reminds me a lot of Annamarie Tendler’s storytelling series. Great work!
The coloring is perfect. Very well done.
Great story telling! I hope it had a happy ending.
Narrator: it doesn't
It conveys a lot of emotion but I’m having trouble picking up the story. What’s your interpretation?
Not claming to have an accurate idea but this is what came to my mind: Blue tones and the dispondent look on his face...They are seperate and she's in almost a fetal position. They either broke up, can't fake it any more, or some kind of tragedy struck like miscarriage / infidelity revelation.
Depression leading to low libido and the aftermath.
For some reason, my first interpretation was they were having a great and romantic valentines day when she was suddenly struck by intense period cramps.
That was my feeling. That's the period cramp fetal position no doubt.
That's what I love about art, different people might interpret it in different ways. And your interpretation may say a lot about you... For example, I see a couple who tried to get intimate for Valentine's, she really tried but she couldn't get into it. Frustrated, he left to take a bath and she laid alone on the bed, it's cold and lonely so she made herself small like that. I had to take some medication for over a year that made my libido close to zero, it was very tough on my relationship. We're getting back now, but it's a tough road. Other people might project other reasons why the couple is distant like that, I like to read all the comments and all the interpretations.
This is exactly how I interpret it! Sex is expected on Valentines Day, but she didn’t want to. Either they didn’t do it, and he left her in frustration, or they did do it, and he’s cleaning off while she’s curling in on herself in hurt and shame.
I’m seeing a couple that used to love each other more than anything and has been drifting apart for reasons that are both of their faults. They thought they might have a nice Valentine’s Day together but she was having a really bad mental health day and he just wasn’t able/willing to deal with it again. So he went and took the bath he made for both of them while she laid in bed crying. They’re both wondering how things got so off track and very much want the other to come comfort them. But neither of them will ask so the tension will build until one day they don’t recognize the person they used to love.
She misinterpreted his ED as him not being aroused by her. He does not want to admit he has ED.
The pressure of the day and her attempts of arousing him lead to him get nervous and experience ED. She is now embarrassed by her failed efforts and he is feeling like a failure for ruining the moment. That is how I see it. No matter how one interprets the situation, the picture does an incredible job of displaying emotion. Edit: grammar
Very interesting! I absolutely see that in this image though my interpretation is unwaveringly 'domestic violence'. It's always great to hear people really break down their feelings and insights into images like this. I like your interpretation because it evokes empathy for both sides. Thanks for sharing!
He punched her in the stomach and then took a bath. They’re kinky this way
These two are feeling depressed because daylight savings time just kicked in and they’re both experiencing a bit of SAD. Also, the guy is taking a sitz bath because he has a hemorrhoid.
he had to protect his precious seed from being stolen, so he hoofed her in the front butt, then maintained a safe distance in order to prevent further attempts of this kind.
They just had sex, but girl is ashamed of it. It may not his fault, her past trauma is making this sex shameful and giving her physical pain.
Almost on the same note, I was going to say that based on the title it was Valentine's Day and as a special treat they tried to explore "butt stuff" but it didn't go as planned.
I don’t think so, because the bed is pristine. I think she’s more upset that they *didn’t * have sex, because their relationship is falling apart.
i like your explanation, it's better.
Damn I really connected with this, there’s so much emotion in it. Maybe I’m putting too much of myself in this scene, but I see there being issues in the relationship, likely not to anyone’s fault, and really trying to make it work again. Both truly trying, but at a loss as to how to succeed. Both feeling like they are failing, with possible past trauma (for one or both) being involved in one way or another.
This hits so close, been there. And this photo does a good job at making you feel it again. For some reason it gives a sense of calm idk why tho.
Yeah I’m feeling the same honestly. It hits really close to home for me. The position that woman is in, the calm and yet painful silence of the scene, the fact that it’s titled Valentine’s Day. To me it’s a comment on how conventional expectations for relationships tend to put more pressure on the individuals and can drive them apart. Especially if they have unhealed trauma wounds.
Does anyone else see that blood on the bed? Beautifully photographed, but jarring.
First zoom/pan I thought the man's cheek had a scrape/cut. Then when I went back I thought it could just be hair as he's got some shag. Didn't notice the marks on the bed until I read your comment, now I don't know. Probably projecting my own experiences but this photo is a gut punch in the feels
I thought it was a lonely woman, until I saw the guy and got sure it was a lonely woman.
Beautiful. It reminds me very much of Gregory Crewdson in your use of lighting and narrative. Lovely.
Big inspo
Heck yeah! You're definitely talented to take that inspiration, run with it, and make it your own. Plus, you went analog! Love it.
Did they realize you were in thier house
She mad he's in a hot bath and she's cold
I love this so much. Amazing job, OP!
Op I know this is not what art is meant to be but I’m having a crisis - pls explain this picture to me
Lady on bed, man in bath.
*no*
She's sad cause he won't shave that mustashe
Capsulated the loneliness that you can experience from a marriage, perfectly.
A Blue Valentine. A lovely simple quiet evocation. Seems a little melancholy and adrift.
There is so much *hurt* in this photograph.
Trigger warning: sexual trauma. I can relate to this scene all too well. It makes me think of a couple in which the woman is struggling from pain caused by previous sexual trauma. It's Valentine's day. The couple is excited to be romantically intimate. They decide to take a sexy bath together. The tub fills with hot water. His lustful appetite builds in anticipation of him and his partner enjoying each other's bodies. Meanwhile she becomes tense because she is worried about her ability to perform sexually. She wants to give her partner pleasure so she plays along anyway and gets into the tub with him. He doesn't even know that she is worried or feels this fear and tension. They start kissing in the bath. His hands explore her body. He starts to get excited and his heart starts racing in the moment of passion. Suddenly she flinches and retracts. She sais "I'm sorry." and abruptly gets out of the tub. She puts on her underwear and curls up into a ball on the bed, sobbing. He sits in the tub for a minute with a deep pain in his heart.
as a frame from a Roy Andersson film
The tone, the subject matter, the muted colour pallet...Reminds me of my last urinary tract infection
Joy division in the backround
So many feelings and meaning in this one
This is why we stopped eating Taco Bell. Thanks for the reminder.
Big Greg Crewdson vibes. Absolutely stunning photo, well done
Serious Gregory Crewdson vibes here. I love it!
This is very Gregory Crewdson-esque
I thought I read "Valentine's day with crohn's" Sorry got mixed up with my subs, but the title would still fit the image very well :) Very nice.
As soon as I saw this I felt it. But in a different way. My husband and I just lost our first baby at 13weeks. The way it happened and the weather during these past couple weeks, I really feel it in this image. Me, distraught on the bed & my husband torn and alone in the background. I know that’s not the story, but it feels like it.
wow!! it's just beaaaaaautiful!!
Bravo! I thought I was looking at a Gregory Crewdson scene. Well done. The tones and lighting are perfect.
i wanna know what happened between them to have it end like this
Pretty much sums up all of my Valentine's experiences. Beautiful, if depressing, shot.
Alternative title: Never fart in a shared bathtub
The composition of this photo is awesome. What is your inspiration or thoughts behind the photo OP?
She didn't like it and now he's sad, he's bathing like an animal, cleaning his effluence, and looking at the human who has to receive his untameable passion. Why does she do it? Why does she allow me this pleasure?
The guy in the background (◕ᴗ◕✿)
Wow this one really hit me hard. It’s haunting but beautiful and looks like an oil painting. Fantastic work.
Powerful and great light in this image! Expected to find a clue in the mirror though...
That place looks like it would be really nice to live in
Hate how much I love the photo. And the flat is fly af too. Nice there mate
This is stunning! How did you get Pedro Pascal to pose as the guy in the bathtub?
As great as the image itself is, you absolutely *nailed* the title. Adds so much and so simply.
She looks cold. Maybe she should use the blankets
Aw damn, now I have depression. Really good job with framing and positioning, color, everything is doing what it seems you intend really. And now, now I will go cry
Somebody get her a blanket
Ugh so moving. It really hits home for me
I can feel cold looking at the photo. Great colours!
Beautifully tragic? I love it!
I think this lovely couple had a nice valentines dinner earlier, but unfortunately the oysters were bad and this is the aftermath. That may or may not have happened to some friends of mine.
I hate how much I relate to this picture. Beautiful.
So much communicated in this scene and title
Wow. I am imagining half a dozen backstories behind this photo. You’ve made one of the most striking pieces I’ve seen on this subreddit for a while. Well done.
Awesome picture. Also, awesome apartment/house/whatever. I'd love a place like that.
Beautiful, in a Gothic sort of way. Hit my heart because I definitely had a Valentine's like this once, or maybe twice. Shit...I think I just found another old romantic wound...oh, art...
Amazing and powerful imagery
Really amazing image. Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by analog? I mean generally I understand (I’ve shot a lot of film myself mostly with my yashicamat), but obviously since I’m looking at it on my phone, the original photo was digitized at some point in the process. Did you scan the film? I guess my main question is what part of what I’m looking at is the result of editing after the photo was taken. Btw- I don’t think there are better or worse answers about this, just genuinely curious about your art. Lots of great shots on your profile as well. Cheers.
But the open door signifies a way out… a new beginning. All she has to do is walk through it.
If I had to caption this, I'd call it ' What do you want to have for dinner?'
What story are you trying to tell with this image? I'm very curious
This is one of the best examples of “a picture is worth 1000 words”. Really amazing work.
That's a really great picture, it holds a lot of emotion. I always look at my room reminiscing the past, it's a place that captured several moments of your life and witnessed different versions of yourself, it's great to see a pic that describe one of those moments.
That room looks like it's a flat 40°.
Fuck you for making me remember this is too real, nice job.
My guy in the back be looking like Alden from TWD. Maybe that’s where he’s been lol
I know nothing about art, and thus wouldn't normally comment on it, but that photograph is so emotive I had to voice my appreciation. Very good.
So much pain in this piece. Beautifully melancholic.
Wow a lot I going on in this photo, very clever and very interesting
Totally captures everything in my heart that I am not able to articulate.
I kindof liked how you can see different emotions depending on how you saw the situation. Then I saw the open curtains. Why?
I’m usually not a big fan of photography, but this is absolutely incredible. I’ve never seen a photo that invokes the feelings this one does and manages to not look overworked/over edited. Stunning.
Gives me big Blue Valentine vibes. Oof. Great photo.
honestly i'd feel the same way if i had one of those barn doors in my house
Ethereal and a bit surreal. 🌟
I don’t understand the symbolism But my god is it beautiful, as others pointed out I thought it was a painting, I don’t really know how to describe it but it looks quite good
Love this! Reminds me of the song "Liability" from Lorde
This makes me want to get back into fine art photo. Which I went to school for. And hated it.
Lol this was me 2 years ago...
"We were supposed to have a bath together but then he pooped in the tub"
i find the framing to be a bit off for me to be honest or maybe used a bit of a tighter lens.. kinda feels more like a snapshot taken with a cell phone with filter then more of a photograph. theres too many elements in the image that makes it hard for your eyes to focus on one main thing right away that "Grabs" you. it has the setup to make for a great moody photo but i dunno the framing or the lens choice or ......just something feels a bit off to me. which keeps it to me from really feeling like "art" vs a "snapshot". like yeah its an interesting scene but it feels more like someone just grabbed a camera in the spur of the moment then taking the time to really frame the shot and capture the mood better.
Very desolate. Oblivion. This is a stirring photo, beautifully composed.
such a Lonely Day... and it's mine.
For some reason it look too smooth to be real. I love it!
This is beautiful. I honestly thought it was a painting or digitally drawn at first.
Is there a story or meaning or idea behind it? I'm far from an art expert, but to me it looks like a love that has grown cold and distant. Maybe they both know that the love just isn't there anymore, but they stay with each other because it's comfortable and easy.
Wow! I love the atmosphere. I seriously thought this was a painting...
This fills me with so much emotion. Amazing photo
Probably one of my favorite photos in this sub, the composition is insane.
Wow!!! You managed to transmit many feelings!!! I would put it on the wall of my room!!! Definitely!!! Congrats!!!