Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 29 April 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
Swirls of razor wire on our compound wall shimmer in the glare of a security spotlight. The precaution attests to security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The wire is designed to keep the bad guys out.
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really interesting design, without the bright burnt out glare of the light this wouldn't work, the harshness adds the sinister edge - 'we are watching you'. nice work.
29 Apr 2008 12:29am
@Rhys: Thank you, Rhys. I found the wire gaily sinister.
nice shot ..:) (bji kurd )
29 Apr 2008 12:45am
@mosleh: Thank you.
it's sad that we have to keep sb out of our life.....
29 Apr 2008 1:44am
@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.
I like the way the beautiful curved shapes the razor wire create belies it's sharpness. A great image Michael
29 Apr 2008 2:33am
@MaryB: thank you, Mary. I appreciate that.
the light and shadow on the razor wire is cool
29 Apr 2008 3:02am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
good image
29 Apr 2008 3:31am
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Michael - you always seem to know just how to capture something plain and make it extraordinary. This is a prime example of it. It is so frustrating to know that we live in a world where this kind of security is necessary, yet you have captured beauty in this sad image. Well done!
29 Apr 2008 4:30am
@martie: I agree. There is a strange attractiveness in it although I was interested in showing the conditions I live under. Thank you, Martie.
photo is as sharp as the wire, unusual composition
29 Apr 2008 4:44am
@Peter Miller: Thank you, Peter.
its nice shoot
29 Apr 2008 4:48am
@HoMo: Thank you, Homo.
This is something I don't like, razor wire, neither to keep people in nor out.
29 Apr 2008 6:16am
@givethemhell: Sometimes a necessity. Thank you, Eva.
Looks like they are serious... must be something worth protecting? Was it risky taking that shot? Great shot.
29 Apr 2008 6:36am
@Observing: This is around our wall so is designed to keep people out who might want to do us harm. I wanted to get closer because the wire looked even stranger from a different angle but it involved climbing a wood fence which might have aroused security personnel with nasty guns. Thank you, Mike.
Yiiiikes did you name that well!!!! impressive photo Michael!
29 Apr 2008 6:57am
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. A little shocking but I wanted to document it.
I think the shot is great but the light in the left is a element that capture our attencion and forget the rest
29 Apr 2008 7:20am
@Teresa Durães: Thank you for your interpretation.
Excellent title for an excellent photo. Very interesting!
29 Apr 2008 7:44am
@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.
Great title for a great shot ... and I think that wire's keeping the good guys IN!
29 Apr 2008 7:56am
@Judy: Keeping us a little safe anyway. We do leave everyday for work. Thank you, Judy.
Signs of our times. I perfectly agree with Judy.
29 Apr 2008 8:03am
@António Pires: Many thanks, António.
That is a very well composed shot. Sad the story behind it is so disappointing... is it really so bad there?
29 Apr 2008 8:59am
@Daroru: There have been a number of accounts on compounds by terrorists. Many thanks, Daroru.
Oh wow! Love the lighting there! especially the spotlight, give it the effect ^^
29 Apr 2008 9:25am
@Koushiro~光子郎: Many thanks.
Decorative barbed/razor wire. A new trend, eh? Seriously, this is a powerful image; the side lighting makes the wire sizzle.
29 Apr 2008 9:46am
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF. It would be attractive if it weren't so sinister.
Chilling but fascinating at the same time and, seeing this, I may hafta review my own security. All I have are wire spikes to deter pigeons!
29 Apr 2008 10:17am
@Ronnie 2¢: Pigeons can be pretty dangerous. Thank you, Ronnie.
Fantastic! The light makes the wire seem like some kind of sinister snake coiled and ready to strike. A very string image.
29 Apr 2008 10:43am
@Tracey: Excellent interpretation. Thank you, Tracey.
great title for a great shot!
29 Apr 2008 12:53pm
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
Terrific shot, Michael. It has a very strong, beautifully abstract feeling to it, and, yet, knowing what it is I still find your photograph of it quite beautiful.
29 Apr 2008 1:07pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. That's an uplifting comment.
I love the way you got the light shining on this fantastically shaped wire! It is fashioned almost like the design on Arabic buildings! You do have a knack for making the ordinary extraordinary! But, it must feel awful to have to be protected in this way! Ughh! Don't fence me in!! :-)
29 Apr 2008 1:30pm
@Anne: Yes, it does have an Arabic look. I think this kind of protection (and more) is part of everyday life for Westerners here. Thank you, Anne.
Great shot - you took something that is kind of foreboding and menacing and made it look like it was dancing (much more upbeat)! Well done.....
29 Apr 2008 3:01pm
@Chris: Nicely put. Thank you, Chris.
Great capture. I like the light play!
29 Apr 2008 3:53pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
Wonderful capture of grace! Be careful Michael!
29 Apr 2008 4:51pm
@Craig: Many thanks for the sentiment, Craig.
great composition,,,i love light
29 Apr 2008 6:14pm
@Farhad.B: Thank you, Farhad.
It would certainly keep me out.
29 Apr 2008 6:18pm
@Oswegan: Many thanks, O.
The curves, lines and lighting make a great composition here. Excellent job.
29 Apr 2008 11:23pm
@John Maslowski: Thank you, John.
that's a fantastic photo Michael with such dramatic lighting!
1 May 2008 5:09pm
@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian. I really appreciate your comment.
wow..... dahsyat, good photo it's very2 nice (uapik-e PuoL )
2 May 2008 2:29am
@dENY: Thank you, dENY.
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