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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Fred,
What is left of my rapidly shrinking brain tells me that: "thinking outside the box," is the essence of art, and distinguishes it from photography as a craft. I hope what I am about to say doesn't insult anybody. Having the ability to create an image while thinking out-of-the-box, distinguishes a photo artist from a photo craftsman. Being a photo craftsman can be difficult, but it is formula based. As an example, if I am taking a portrait and I want that person to look evil, I would put my main light at a slight angle below the model's chin. On the other hand, the use of soft Rembrandt type lighting would give an entirely different look. Your image of the seeds being used, to indicate "soft," is an unusual approach which is clearly not formula based. It is using a concept in a manner in which it is not usually used. Of course, not all out-of-the-box thinking would make good art. I doubt if Andy Warhol would receive a claim if he painted a pile of sardine cans. Thank you for sharing your original concept. |
Aug 29th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Bob, sorry about your health issues. I can emphasize with you. I am now paying the price for the adventurous activities I undertook to relieve my stress in my younger days, and I have to force myself to walk. Back to your image: quite often I pull out an old image, and just do something with it, letting the image guide me. When I first saw your image, the word: "fascinating," was my original thought. Your decision to use monochrome created the interest, and your work has turned a reject into a dynamic work of art. The lesson from your image is keep a large "maybe someday file." |
Aug 29th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Deborah, certainly not an ordinary portrait. It's obvious that you put a lot of creative thought and effort into this image. It worked out very well. As a suggestion, if you plan to enter your images into CC or PSA competitions, consider making your own backgrounds and textures. While I do not completely agree with that rule, it will soon be implanted. OTOH, this is a fine and salable image. A potential purchaser does not really care how you created the image, only how it came out. Your image is original and a pleasure to look at. |
Aug 29th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Bob, Sorry if I wasn't clear. I mentioned it because most of us who are raised in a western culture are accustomed to interpreting images going from left to right as going away from the image, depending on location. Those raised or accustomed to Eastern heritages tend to interpret images conversely. RE Sams image: The Buddhists I have met believe Buddhists believe that human life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth, but that if one achieves a state of enlightenment (nirvana), it is possible to escape this cycle forever. Siddhartha Gautama was the first person to reach this state of enlightenment and was, and is still today, known as the Buddha. My conclusion based on the above and fortified by the Monk's body position, vis the building is telling me that the Monk is seeking, not looking at the past. In fairness, I have only quoted my understanding. My statement is not the universal belief in Buddhism. |
Aug 28th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Bob, I completely with most of the interesting points you mentioned. However, if the maker lived in a culture that read from right to left, would you reverse your thoughts? PSA is an international organization. |
Aug 28th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Sam, sorry to be late. Your image appears to illustrate a portion of Wabi Sabi. The building, and its surroundings to express a dignity and beauty that can only be expressed through aging. Although the monk doesn't appear to be old, he is persevering and continuing on his journey. Nobody, including the monk, knows where he is going, but he has a firm belief that in ignoring worldly event and happenings, so he can concentrate on his spirituality. His body language in the heave rain illustrates this point.
Very well-done image.
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Aug 28th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Hi Angela, When I first looked at your image, I made my own title: Waltz of the flowers." Your image has a subtle flow which is compatible with the color palette. I see a simple, and dynamic flow of joy. While the are many ways of interpreting a single flower. I can't think of anything that would improve your vision. very well done. |
Aug 28th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thank you to all. As I stated above, the image doesn't look quite to me. I have some ideas, but I have not gotten anything to work. Maybe the best way is to put the image aside and let the idea flow. |
Aug 28th |
| 20 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Bob, I was not overjoyed with the image and felt it needed something else. Barber poles are not common anymore. (They can charge more by calling it a hair salon.) I like your idea of sheet music, or some other suggestion of music. I have hundreds of images that may fit the bill. First object I find wins, Thank you. |
Aug 14th |
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