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THIS WORLD IS A ZOO

Posted by on Dec 18, 2011 in Ale | 17 comments

this world is a zoo

 

Personally, i love when a capture freezes life.
Many living subjects are caught in their simple daily living.
The more they are, the better.
To do that, an horizontal crop feels so much better.
(Besides, the square crop is sometimes too boring.)

You have the old man rushing with his morning newspaper.
The two ladies chatting about their Christmas shopping.
Another couple walking far behind, and also two men talking on a bench.
The Elephant and the Pigeon play the leading roles,

telling us THIS WORLD IS NOTHING LESS THAN A ZOO.

Just like when i seat inside a baroque church and i stare at all the golden infinite details of the Art, sometimes it is healthy to get lost in all the possible miniatures life offers…

Yours,
Juxt Ale

  • Soundtrack: John Coltrane
  • Location: San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
  • Tools: my Iphone4, nerve and a bunch of apps
  • posted on EyeEm as @Ale

Personalmente, adoro quando una foto fermi un attimo di vita.
Una serie di soggetti che vengono immortalati nell’atto delle loro gesta quotidiane.
Più sono, e meglio è.
Per fare ciò, un taglio orizzontale è spesso molto più indicato per me.
(inoltre, il crop quadrato diventa sempre più noioso…)

C’è il vecchietto che si affretta con il suo quotidiano sotto braccio.
Due signorine che parlano delle loro spese natalizie.
Puoi vedere un’altra coppia che cammina sullo sfondo, e anche due uomini che parlano su una panchina.
L’elefante ed il piccione interpretano i ruoli principali, suggerendo come questo mondo sia spesso uno zoo.

Proprio come quando ti siedi in una chiesa barocca, e osservi tutti gli infiniti dettagli dorati dell’Arte, così è allo stesso modo salutare a volte perdersi in tutte le possibili sfaccettature che la vita ha da offrire…

Vostro,
Juxt Ale

  • Colonna sonora: John Coltrane
  • Luogo: San Benedetto del Tronto, Italia
  • Strumenti: il mio Iphone4, faccia tosta e un pò di apps.
  • postata su EyeEme come @Ale

 

17 Comments

  1. Kate / December 18, 2011

    I loved this Ale! Of course, it reminded me of a quote (as most photos do) and I can’t resist sharing it with you.

    “The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.” – Desmond Morris.
    :) Keep up the fantastic photography and writing.
    Juxt loving it!

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  2. @misvincent / December 18, 2011

    Awesome! I love the added touch with your tools and music. Great blog.

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  3. Ale / December 18, 2011

    Perfect match Kate.
    Perfect match.
    The human zoo is juxt what i had in mind.
    Baci!

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  4. Ale / December 18, 2011

    @misvincent thank you Missy!
    I am glad you enjoyed this.
    I am your fan :)

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  5. LaZyLiFe / December 18, 2011

    @ALE excellent capture of a daily ritual. I love the soft blue tones in the b/w. And do I read ALE in the tag on the Elephant?

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    • Ale / December 18, 2011

      @lazylife i am laughing here. Like an Indian God, i have my name on elephants :) ))

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  6. Nikos / December 18, 2011

    your music/photographic mind is excellent. such great details in this approach. the ZOO.

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    • Ale / December 18, 2011

      the feeling is mutual Nik, you already know my friend ;)
      get ready for a Juxt Interview!

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  7. Rachel Marie / December 19, 2011

    John Coltrane. Yes.

    Ale, you are a man of good taste.

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    • Ale / December 19, 2011

      Rachel. My woman of good taste.

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  8. Bridgette / December 20, 2011

    Bravo, Ale – what a great scene!

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    • Ale / December 20, 2011

      thank You Bridgette.
      I am super glad you liked it,
      and i loved your interview.
      Want more :)

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  9. Taryn Davis / December 22, 2011

    Interesting blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A theme like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog jump out. Please let me know where you got your theme. Cheers

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  10. EKTARA / December 25, 2011

    It is a zoo indeed, and I am loving it with all my senses!
    Your work inspires me Ale ?

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    • Ale / December 26, 2011

      oh Meri you are the best of readers (thank you for your huge huge support, but im in no position to inspire)
      Love to have you here with me!
      baci

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  11. Anna / January 10, 2012

    Love this post! And it’s given me an idea for a new painting. Thank you for the inspiration xx

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    • Ale / January 10, 2012

      thank YOU Anna for reading and commenting on this!
      Hope i will get the chance to see the painting :)

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