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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 87 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
Sorry - my mistake - I got confused by the color image posted.
I looked up the start of color film - and you are correct that is was around 1935 and not widely used at that time. It was first introduced for 16mm movies - and subsequently for 8mm movies and still photography. |
Jan 7th |
| 87 |
Jan 21 |
Reply |
And one more thought - you could flip the image so the horse is heading to the right. In our culture we're used to things moving left to right - so that flow is often more pleasing. |
Jan 7th |
| 87 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
I get the happy place - a co-worker of mine was an avid rider - had his own horse named "Therapist." He'd leave work early every Wednesday for an appointment with his Therapist; which we all of course understood.
Your granddaughter is beautiful. She doesn't look completely relaxed; perhaps it was her grandmother standing in front of her with a camera!
Regarding the image:
- it appear grainier than I would have thought (for a recent film image taken outside). Any ideas? I note that you photographed the darkroom photo (as opposed to scanning it) - perhaps that was a factor.
- if you have a larger rendition - might make more sense to crop so there in more room in front of where they are heading - as opposed to where they've been. Although you have the horses whole head in the picture . . . it's very close to the left border. Someone told me to leave more room in the direction the subject is looking or walking or heading - space for the viewer to imagine them moving into.
Your story made me reflect on the B&W darkroom. Having started there long ago - I must confess that aside form the nostalgia . . . I have no desire to go back - since the digital world is so much more powerful and easier. I know people who shoot film - then scan/edit - something I don't get.
Looking forward to all being vaccinated; so we can get out and take some new pictures! Hope you are well.
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Jan 7th |
| 87 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Chan: I really like the restoration/B&W conversion and the sepia toning. I'm struck by the spontaneity of the scene (I wonder if it was spontaneous or posed?) and also by the strength of your father-in-law; able to lift/cradle his wife to his chest height in the water - while smiling! Either he was really strong - or she was petite (or both). They appear about the same height . . . both happy and enjoying the warm water. I wasn't familiar with his bathing suit style; found the attached on-line - interestingly from 1935 illustrating the mens one-piece swimsuit. I wonder how that evolved? And why it disappeared? Interesting that you mother-in-law is not dressed to get wet.
Hope you are your's are well! |
Jan 7th |
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| 87 |
Jan 21 |
Comment |
Lance: Interesting that you grew up in a home that was passionate about both music and art! Some of that probably rubbed off!
I like the B&W rendition - the main image reminds me of a musical staff (with the parallel lines) - and the curvy treble clef. The juxtaposition of the mallet - makes me think of percussing strings or a xylophone. Overall - very pleasing/musical!
The streaky background adds interest; almost has a sand-like texture. The distant object - looks like a disk-like object around a pile of sand - creates interest - makes me wonder what the artist intended that to be. I have no clue. |
Jan 7th |
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