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Round |
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Comment |
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Mar 18 |
Reply |
Hi Jerry,
Yes the trespass thing is a problem as with graffiti art.
Its always a matter of long legs or long lenses but great to see you making images with an understanding about a passing vernacular architectural style. We think things don't change much but nothing could be further from the truth. Looking forward to seeing more of your artworks,
Cheers,
Paul
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Mar 17th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Betty,
Agree in that it has a sinister, eerie and fiendish appearance. It reminded me of the colour schemes of some of the English Pre-Raphaelite painters of the mid-1800's as well as some of the Gothic imagery of recent years in photography. The geometric shapes of the window and the ball on the stair post overrides the shape of the bulldog, maybe placing the dog near the ball on the post may help as well as confirm its aggressiveness from this higher position. It just also hit me, overall it has the swirling motion of the brushstrokes of a van Gogh painting which also contributes to the 'other worldly' look of the image. Maybe play around with the placement of the bulldog but based on the aesthetics mentioned here I find that it is a very successful image.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Peter,
The end result is a water colour-like painting effect and reminded me of the water colour sketches of JMW Turner. I agree with other comments in that the juxtaposition of the subtle warm and cool colours together with their variation in contrast makes this image much more airy than the original. This image floats, whereas, in the original the structure sits heavily in its environment. A paper-like texture could enhance the water colour look - maybe worth a try. Or, I could imagine this as a canvas print. When viewers ask questions about whether it is a painting or a photograph then you have piqued their interest, a captivating road to pursue.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Shirley,
The tabletop is a creative narrative and with the humorous touch of the $50 note - conceptually it works well. I agree with you in that the removal of the top three gold coins on the right stack would improve the sweep or shape of the composition. The treatment of the black reminds me of high contrast analogue B&W print techniques. The framing colour was a good choice in that it matches the gold coins - white would have been too distracting. Interestingly, here in Australia we don't recommend photographing money owing to copyright and appropriation laws but then I am unfamiliar USA law and with the money here - is it real?
It could be an interesting experiment to place black lines around all edges in the cloisonnism style just to see what it looks like - it may work but just as easily it may not. Lovely piece of construction photography.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Cindy,
Great to see you gaining inspiration from other artworks. The star burst of the setting sun is stunning as silhouettes give the true shape of a subject this is on the way. The chameleon is dinosaur-like in its shape which is unique. The branch upon which it sits could be rounded in a subtle orange which then provides the differentiation between it and the silhouetted animal. The sky has an ominous or threatening look which suits the 'dinosaur' look but I do agree with other comments in that the clouds tend to bled with the animal and reduce the clarity of its shape. I think with further work the image can have drama, be interpreted in different ways and have impact.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Nellie,
You achieved your goal of giving an impression of an oil painting. The arched shapes of the background colours, especially the subtle pink, mimics the shape of the heron and therefore anchors the bird into its environment. An alternative to the shadow could be to take a few strands of the seaweed and subtlety cover parts of the feet which will also anchor the bird. The background colours are a good choice for matching the colour of the bird - harmonious colour contrasts. The overall pastel blue pallet is peaceful which matches the restful stance of the heron. A similar effect can be achieved on a print by brushing on a medium gloss gel which dries clear. The end result is more artistic than the original heron image and carried out with considerable skill.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi Jerry,
The aesthetics of a watercolour-like painting lifts the image considerably supported by a paper-like texture. Not too concerned about the flip - either way works and being here in Australia we do see some imagery 'reading right to left' owing to our Middle East proximity. The diagonal lines provide visual vibrancy and a sense of motion in an otherwise naturally static subject. Your second version posted on the 6 March looks more appropriate with the cold warm colour contrasts matching more with the barn whereas the earlier version of the desaturated red (pink clouds) complemented the grass and trees causing colour confusion. The image seems to represent the now deserted small farm style agriculture that is giving way to the industrial approach we are now experiencing. As you have done we should be capturing these structures at the very least for posterity.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
| 20 |
Mar 18 |
Comment |
Hi all,
Thank you for your comments - welcome and can see that this is still a work in progress.
Cheers,
Paul |
Mar 16th |
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