This is Not a Love Song

GODD, 11 months ago

THIS TITLE IS JUST LOVELY!

marieancolie, 11 months ago

Oh my !!!!!
Excellent title, this is first !!
excellent treatment on the portrait.
Resemble at one of the bandits in a Morricone’s movie.. with these colours .
Love the composition really.

Jo O'Brien, 11 months ago

Like has been said already- perfect title. But also, such an emotional piece which resonates with me. It asks so many questions.

Damian, 11 months ago

Wonderful portrait Robert, it feels like ‘wisdom’ to me, like being part of the landscape. Certainly human but then again…
An intense look, but there’s humour not far away :)

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Thanks all. Marie yes bandit works really well for me here too.
Jo great that you dropped in – your melbourne mob gave me just the right incentive and inspiration to upload it. It’s not pretty, not beautiful and so may have an alternative appeal. Yet I like what it does for my soul and I hope it gets blood moving in others…Cheers.

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Oh ‘allo D. Missed you there…yes I can see there may be a certain profound connection with the surroundings. Its in La Peruse – a part of Sydney with strong indigenous spirit. You see humour ahhh i’ll be having another look now. Thanks Damian.

Charlotte Morison, 11 months ago

I agree with Jo, this image is really delving.

I love it, and as with everyone else, the title is spectacular!

Paul Vanzella, 11 months ago

This is so wonderful – the tonal qualities are amazing… so much deep energy in this image. LOVE THIS!

Jo O'Brien, 11 months ago

I had to come back for a second look. This image speaks volumes.

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Cheers Charlottte, Paul and Jo – again ;) I’m wrapped you like it. The process was driven by seeking to reveal, expose or offer the innards of the image / the human / the person – as if a ‘pretty’ surface is just as much a surface as any other surface. It’s the power of the person that I like finding. Thanks

Deborah Parkin, 11 months ago

fantastic portrait – intense and powerful.

David Thibodeaux, 11 months ago

It takes courage to bare your soul like that. It’s a privelege to witness it.

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Thanks Deborah and David. I’m honoured.

mayuphoto, 11 months ago

Just love this portrait so much. This is you and is not at the same time. For me you captured your soul!

Louise Cooke, 11 months ago

love how the colours of the sky are echoed in your face…connects the 2 in an intriguing way. Great intensity Robert – congrats!

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Thanks you two. This has been more interesting to people than I expected. Thanks for your comments .)

Brett Squires, 11 months ago

Great portrait, Robert.

I must say your work has been both prolific and of high quality of late. Is the title taken from the old ‘Public Image’ song ? John Lydon (aka Johhny Rotten) on vocals.. Nice one.

Robert Knapman, 11 months ago

Hi Brett. Thanks and yep thats an inspiration for the title. Although it rolls around my head in many incarnations these days. Cheers .)

Gustav Nordlund, 11 months ago

Great portrait Robert. Very dark and intense.

Andrew Edgar, 11 months ago

super image, love the detail

sunset, 8 months ago

I really like this one, and the black n white.

If we’re thinking in terms of who’ll buy it, maybe not.

If we’re thinking, show stuff to show how good at photography-yes (this is v good!)

this’d be great for a sponsered exhibition!

Ani Corless, 5 months ago

very cool color and contrast