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The Matrix
The Matrix
davidspyle


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Challenge: What is the Matrix? (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 995
Location: LaSalle St. (Chciago, Illinois)
Date: May 20, 2003
Aperture: f8
ISO: 100
Date Uploaded: May 20, 2003

Shot in the heart of the concrete canyons of Chicago's Financial District.

Statistics
Place: 112 out of 140
Avg (all users): 4.1675
Avg (commenters): 5.2500
Avg (participants): 4.5352
Avg (non-participants): 3.9500
Views since voting: 850
Votes: 191
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0


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05/28/2003 04:14:09 AM
Had a feeling this shot was going to cause some confusion and perhaps some tension. I /think/ it was a reference to the 'underlying theme' to the film that is often quoted - not a comment on religion being like the Matrix - but I'm not the photographer so I couldn't say :). It's a nice pic (if a tad bit small) but sadly I can't say I'm surprised it didn't place higher...

Message edited by author 2003-05-28 04:14:25.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/27/2003 02:25:00 AM
Don't see any relevance here at all.
05/25/2003 09:08:18 PM
I'm sure you're getting heckled with either claims that this doesn't fit the challenge, or claims that it's offensive to equate christianity to the matrix, but I will say that among a lot of flashy shots, this one actually issues a challenge of beilefs and perceptions, which is always valuable, and which was a big part of the movie as well.
05/23/2003 10:45:57 AM
Is this in reference to the religous subplots of the matrix? I haven't heard much about it, but I know that there are some things that line up. Goos shot if I make any sense at all. I could be confused.
05/22/2003 03:10:49 AM
Seems to indicate that religious freedom is a matrix, or trap in which the devout cannot see their entrapment. Some may agree with you, but others may find this offensive as their faith has released them from their entrapment. I hope I have not offended you: your portayal has generated many questions in my heart & mind.
05/22/2003 12:44:49 AM
Good interepretation of challenge (Neo is Christ?). Hope you don't get voted down for putting a religious symbol in your pic
05/21/2003 08:23:41 AM
Interesting comment you're making here.
05/21/2003 05:55:35 AM
this is really NOT COOL!!!!! Where is your faith? Are you Christian? Shame on you!
05/21/2003 12:48:36 AM
I'm glad to see somebody knows of the similarities between the Matrix and the Christ story! I wondered if anyone here would get it. :) Good picture, wish it was bigger though. Maybe black/white would have been more striking.


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