For the first time in a while I don't know what to say, Mike. I guess it depends on what is meant by 'beauty'. From an academic point of view, and I hate saying this, even the photo where the man is killing the bull can be seen as beautiful as it complies with all art standards, it even surpasses them. Light, color, composition, even thematically, it is impeccable. And yet, all of us who perceive the horror will consider it awful. But only from a compassionate, humane view, as I am afraid there are still many people, for example in my country, who love bullfighting and, incredibly, view it as highly artistic. So sorry about that.
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 Hi Miguel, I stop by from time to time to see what pictures are being displayed. As these are award winning photos I wonder why torture and heartache is so much in demand. Has the violence around the world turned into something to be viewed as beauty? I don't see a lot of beauty in torturing animals for pleasure or carrying dead babies off while fighting a senseless war. Evidently those who judge these photos think differently. The girl with the babies shows sadness more then anything else. GOD BLESS YOU ~Mike~ http://www.countryvalues65.com
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