A Contrast in Connections

I love the random attention, here and there, but not connecting with the game or much of anything. It really strengthens the center of attention, the connectedness of the couple. Well done.

Sensational work Susi, I absolutely love this. It almost has a Norman Rockwell look to it.

Susi…You ROCK…

This is amazing, the image and the message. I have a teenaged son and it has been concerning me as of recent just how little he connects with people OTHER than with his cell phone – texting mind you – not talking. I have recently limited his use for this very reason so this image rings so true for me. I love it! When all we do is communicate with people through texting and emailing we loose that important emotion needed for true communication. Perfect! Straight to favorites.

Boy is this one spot-on!
True Americana. Beautiful work of modern art.
~r

excellent!!!!

this is truely fab!!!

I love the Norman Rockwell look this has, Susi! WELL DONE!

Magic work, Susi, love the intense gaze of the lady bottom left, she adds some connectivity to the game, at least….the two in the centre are fabulous!

hehehe…..either that or she’s jealous :)

This is really a remarkable image…simply in the fact of the stark contrast between them and the others all around them….A real GEM of yours Susi…I love how you have grown professionally over the last 2 years…..Amazing transition from 2 years ago

LOVE THIS

Susi, this is brilliant. The saying “no man is an island” obviously has no bearing here, with the 2 central figures standing out like they have been transported there from somewhere else. It’s really astounding how you’ve captured the icons of modern times, the headphones, the cell phones and the disconnectedness of the people in the photo while displaying the ultimate connection as the focus. I just adore this photo and your work and your message.

haha! brilliant shot!

Norman Rockwell would be pleased, if not jealous!

Instant Fav…!

gorgeous work and thoughtful image…
we are creating a generation of socially disabled people, it is more than time to react…
my best, francis.

wow this is impressive

This is what I like to see, two people connecting 100%, no wires, no ethernet, no batteries, no glazed expressions, just two people connecting! Great job, great concept!!!

truly a work of art!

Wow Susie – l love this and appreciate the work and time put into it…...very similar to what I do…....keep up the excellent work! Oh, and I also love Norman Rockwell as he is my inspiration.

This is a MASTERPIECE!!!

Fab

Yes susi…Thats very clever!
A-Very exciting -lively feel to this picture!
-jinney

Your work is refreshing and different. I really like it :)

Incredible photo-illustration Suz – were you using the Lucis plug-in to get the HDR type look?

I know that a lot of people try to get this effect (or guess how it’s done – so many photographers puzzle over Dave Hill’s techniques)with burning and dodging as well….

Like it? – NO… Love it – YES…!!!! Your spot on with your comments about how isolated people can be today yet it is the era of the internet… Great work Susi….You’re one of the reasons I pickup Corel Painter Magazine monthly…. Love your articles and tutorials….

This is just so beautiful! What magical treatment you perform on your work! It’s just such a classic image of young love!

Susi you do capture wonderful moments. Superb as always.

This is great! You dont often see a style like this.
Amazing detail!!

This has a modern day….NORMAN ROCKWELL feel to it. excellent work!!! all of your hard work paid off.

this is very Norman Rockwell…..amazing job!
Cathy

love how you set everybody up.

Great piece! Would you consider submitting it to Oh So Emotional! for our current theme of In Love? Thanks!