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Longing For the Freedom of the Night

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:star::star::star::star: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star: Vision
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star: Impact

I don't know much about photography but I know considerably a lot about images and symbolism. First, since this is a visual art, the first look of the audience is very important and this photo did make an impact. Second, the use of black and white is already a very good symbol of the duality which I think you also want to highlight. Black and white are universal symbols of night and day; darkness and light; evil and good; confinement and freedom. So the use of the stark contrast between these two shades renders the work to be rich in meaning. Third, the pose of the cat, as if getting ready to jump off, and his eyes which are standing out of his face with the look of longing: these are simply amazing. To be able to capture such moment reflects the photographer's skill and vision. This is a simple but meaningful piece. This is really beautiful.