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The FGR group for today was "blurry shit" (that's paraphrased, I think) and it got me thinking about how the brain attempts to fill in information that isn't there. I didn't exactly follow the FGR rules, but I did get something that is more conceptual. This experiment of mine tries to illustrate a very important topic in photography. The importance of eyes.

 

When I shoot someone, I try to make sure you can always see their eyes (sure, there are always exceptions both in aesthetics and conceputal). Eyes always identify someone. Eyes have a very telling silent truth to them. They are haunting, unique and beautiful all at the same time.

 

So, if I was to blur out only my eyes, my identity would be some what obfuscated. But, as it's evident in this shot, my eyes make me who I am. Squint alittle and you can see my entire face come into focus.

 

The eyes are powerful, my friends. Give them the focus and respect they need.

 

 

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Uploaded on October 14, 2010
Taken on October 13, 2010