I think it is because the lake is big and empty, except for one small boat. The possible subject of the couple in the boat is relatively small and off to the side, suggesting that they are not the main point of interest, but rather part of a bigger whole.
Bruce Sunday, August 1, 2004, 2:20:56 AM, you wrote: J> Hi Bruce, J> When you mention solitude, I can see what you mean. But I'm not able J> to single out what causes it.... Any pointers? J> Thanks for commenting. J> Jostein J> ----- Original Message ----- J> From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> J> To: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> J> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 6:09 AM J> Subject: Re: PESO - A summer romance >> Jostein, >> >> Yet another wonderful image. For me, the title doesn't quite fit. J> I >> get a different feeling - one of solitude. The placement of the J> boat, >> catching the oars up and the lighting are all great. Something that >> could be used for a magazine cover or postcard. >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Bruce >> >> >> Saturday, July 31, 2004, 2:41:59 PM, you wrote: >> >> J> Another pic from our recent family vacation. >> >> J> http://www.oksne.net/paw/romance.html >> >> J> I was actually down by the lake to try snapping some portraits of J> my >> J> kids swimming when the couple from the neighbouring cottage J> passed us >> J> in their boat. >> >> J> All kinds of comments appreciated, as usual. >> >> J> Jostein >> >> >>

