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The two men looking out of shot to the left are absolutely essential to the composition. Without them, the photo would be very busy and lacking in focus; with them, the viewer is directed to follow their gaze off to the relatively quiet lower-left area and can occasionally wander over to the wealth of detail to the upper right. The half-drunk pint on the bar is a subtle but important detail. Without it, the viewer might wonder why he or she was sitting in this bar, observing the scene but that glass includes the viewer in the scene.
I'm not a fan of the graininess in the large version because it de-emphasizes the two men. A rare occasion where the small version works better, for me.
I'm not a fan of the graininess in the large version because it de-emphasizes the two men. A rare occasion where the small version works better, for me.


Me, I'm a fan of graininess. I'm not a fan of beer - I've tried very hard to appreciate it and failed, I doubt that this will achieve any lasting conversion. But it's still one hell of a fine picture.
I do love the way the two profiled faces echo the pint glass and jug on the bar just perfectly.
Moira
I do love the way the two profiled faces echo the pint glass and jug on the bar just perfectly.
Moira

Classic thearmsofvenusdemilo treatment here, and a composition that is both disturbing and intriguing. The eye is drawn out towards whatever the men might be looking at (and the mind boggles!) whilst the weight of the elements around the bar pulls us back in again.
Just might get a little dizzy with the eyes doing all that to-ing and fro-ing
Lucy
Just might get a little dizzy with the eyes doing all that to-ing and fro-ing



Hi Col Hi Maeve - yes, does this whet the appetite for Doolin or what?
Nearly certainly it'll be the weekend of the time change, 27-30 March, as martin has something on the weekend after. I have to chat to Maeve to confirm the house is \ok |(and hopefully the neighbour's)
In the meantime, top shot, very evocative - a pint of Graininess please
Nearly certainly it'll be the weekend of the time change, 27-30 March, as martin has something on the weekend after. I have to chat to Maeve to confirm the house is \ok |(and hopefully the neighbour's)
In the meantime, top shot, very evocative - a pint of Graininess please
