Two Sides

A lot of great photos of Sean Penn and alike by Paolo Pellegrin here. And my comments are reprinted as follows:

"All eight pairs of pictures show a common theme -- the tough side and the soft side of each celebrity. Mr. Pellegrin didn't miss a chance of showing this theme. Pic 1 -- a dangerous and smart Sean, turning his back away from the bright sunlight. Pic 2 -- the same person, but a family man paying great attention to prepare a meal.

Pic 3 -- a lady, Penelope Cruz, almost covered up by soft materials, contrasting with the rough brick wall. she looked vulnerable. Pic 4 -- she came out shinning and brave.

Pic 5, another dangerous man. smoking was ban in bed in hotels. he dared to go against the rules. But Pic 6. shows he was just a self-loving simple boy and as vulnerable as a yellow flower.

Pic 7 -- the two faces of Winslet. On the left hand side of the viewer, the brighter half of her was strong like steel, with sharp contour. The dimmer half of her was surprisingly more human, even a little bid sad. Pic 8 -- playing up her weaker side. a girl being taken care of by assistants. Someone tried to cover her face against the sunlight. And she folded arms, looked cold, needed protection.

Pic 9 -- again another dangerous and smart man. in a religious environment suggested by the wall picture, he bit his own sunglass -- something you won't do in church. His make-up suggested he might be a wanted criminal, so he had to hide his real identity. He didn't look like Brad Pitt, at first glance. (Oh why, all sexy man must be dangerous.) Pic 10 -- he was not that dangerous, when he showed off his big, tearful eyes.

Pic 11 -- A drunk man after a show, vulnerable. Pic 12 -- hush.

Pic 13 -- a business man, with a fatherly smile. Pic 14 -- Again, the photographer used a glass to soft him a bit, became a great lover, tanned.

Pic 15 -- glass again brought softening effect. The red hat highlighted her soft lovely red lips, playing great contrast with the snowland. Pic 16 -- cold face, contrasting with the hot bath.

I learn a lot from these pictures. Thank you for posting them."