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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Why incorporate a Double Exposure?
Simply, to generate more interest in an otherwise familiar landscape aesthetic. |
Nov 30th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Really appreciate your positive comments, Michel: Actually, many Digital cameras have the ability to register double exposures, but of the course, the resulting picture is more antiseptic, or less organic because there will be no film grain adding to the pictures overall esthetic.
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Nov 30th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Good question, Adi: the exact scene was registered twice with very little change in the direction of the lens.
Of course, the 'low contrast' is part of the artistic direction this, and (other) like images offer: the low contrast offer viewers a calming effect ... and in this way, I hope the early morning experience I enjoyed is realized. |
Nov 30th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Good day, Clark!
I very much like what is going on here ... my thinking echos Michel's and I do like very much the straightening accomplished by Michael.
Overall, very engaging and narrative-provoking statement! |
Nov 20th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I truly love the overall balance and tonal gamut you choose for this subject. Well done!
"Points to Ponder"
My comments echo Michel's, but I will also add, as we are currently well situated into the digital photography revolution ... anyone seeing this image may very well believe it is "Conceptual Art" in virtue of the seemingly cartoonish couple peering out the window: so, my question is, what is this? Perhaps a Title would help direct viewers' "appreciation"? |
Nov 20th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
This is a very neat looking!
We have vertical, horizontal and then, a pattern added into the mix to make this a very engaging image. Good eye in seeing, composing and successfully registering these intricate patterns and shapes. I would change nothing. |
Nov 20th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Indeed, the picture really does echo many 1950's images, at the time, recording the ever-expanding Industrial Revolution in the US.
Outside of seeing a test-print, in my opinion, I would change nothing!
Well composed and presented! |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Oh, gee!!! Thank you, Adi!!
Yup .. must admit ... this is a scene that would have caught my eye.
Here, a simple and often overlooked subject recorded and presented with engaging beauty! I love it, Adi!! : ) |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Elsie, lovely scene, indeed!
A bold visuality by virtue of the strong contrast and seemingly short tonal gamut between white and pure black: the fall scene very much invites the viewer to ponder the coming of a very cold winter. Well accomplished, Elsie!
P.S. And yet, another "Lewinesque" vibe, as Michael suggests and Adi dedicates! LOL!! |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Good question Elsie: not necessarily which image is recorded first, but which image has more prominence due to its luminosity or perhaps, how bold the shape/structure of the "thing" is, compared to other accompany/surrounding artifacts due to lighting and shadows, for example.
For example, the foreground trees are more prominent because they were not partially obscured by fog. |
Nov 12th |
| 83 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Thank you, Michael. : ) |
Nov 12th |
6 comments - 5 replies for Group 83
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| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
"Points to Ponder"
Indeed, we have here an experiment in how we perceive "single" visual images: can concentrating on an image, regardless on how vague, austere or minimalist, we begin to manifest narratives?
For example, do spectators actually see what Gary Winogrand (1928 to 1984) sees in his "single" photographic Street compositions? Many of Winogrand images are seemingly a result of happenstance, and it is often hard to "get" what he is trying to present us. Alternatively, for example, his series on Airports, we get a sense of continuity, indeed.
How will our perceptions change if we are strolling through a photo exhibition with several like-images? Within a "series" it is more likely viewers will form a narrative or become aware of the narrative the artist is trying to present.
These are all open questions presented to inspire you to commence research in finding answers. Thank you. |
Nov 23rd |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Though I appreciate the idea, concept and visuality of the what this composition is trying to present, the overall visual effect in creating an engaging image is not accomplished: why?
As Steve suggests, the sky adds nothing, but more so, the sky "distracts" and seems very out of place ... the slant of the building, too, does nothing but add a component one would deem as not "constructive" towards a creative goal.
To salvage the scene, one might try a very tight Square format crop and then convert to B&W.
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Nov 20th |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Well, perhaps a touch ... LOL! |
Nov 4th |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Brilliant, my man! |
Nov 3rd |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Simply brilliant!!
The people-in-motion really add to making the scene more engaging, in my opinion.
In trying to control the brightness of the camera's eye, have you tried what affect applying either a digital ND filter (varying amounts) or maybe similarly using a Polarizing filter, such as the one in Color Efex Pro 4, for example?
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Nov 3rd |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Yes, a most relaxing scene ... a common vernacular throughout the southeast, and of course other country and mountain locations. Placement of the subject off to one side and allowing the space he is enjoying becoming the salient feature helps defines a sense of "place". Well done! |
Nov 3rd |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Gee!! Perfect wildlife recording of this most amazing bird! The horizontal vs the vertical is very evident here ... and I feel it adds greatly to the staying power of this composition. Well done!! |
Nov 3rd |
| 87 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Happy Sunday, Chan!
Another well crafted image via your ever-increasing talent using digital post-production software. Very relaxing subject. However, a more abstract-like vibe may come via a B&W rendering .... |
Nov 3rd |
6 comments - 2 replies for Group 87
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| 92 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Hi Marianne! Nice work!!
Well, for the most part my comments echo Steve's ... indeed, this images is more inclined to produce a narrative from the viewer, and hope you follow this particular "Street Photography" path (as opposed to the often less-descriptive) "Street Scene" type compositions, into the future.
See also Gary Winogrand for additional inspiration. |
Nov 4th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 92
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13 comments - 7 replies Total
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