Getting Started: The Essence of Things

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the digital photography club. This is where I want you to post the pictures you take, and to learn about (learn more about if you're already a pro) the wonderful world of the digital image, and ultimately about photography. We will primarily be focusing on the digital image, but will also spend some time in the dark room with tradition film. I'm posting two pictures (see above) that I think capture, not just a moment, Remembrance Day 2011 (on the left), but more importantly the essence of an individual in this case, me. Do you agree? The second image (on the right) of a student that also captures the spirit and intelligence of the subject. I want you to begin by taking similar images of each other (or of someone you select), images that capture something beyond the mere appearance of the individual and go to their very soul...

Your job is then to post your images her, and in your post explain why you believe the image(s), no more than two do so.