There is definitely some visual interest in the simplicity of these pictures coupled with the more extreme contrast. I feel that without the lighting I wouldn't enjoy them nearly as much. The 2nd,4th, and 8th were the most engaging to me, the way that you captured these subjects really made me find beauty in the small things. Similar to the methods of Ed Weston's we had discussed in Monday's class.
I found the first image visually arresting. You proved that something as simple and mundane as the line can still possess a meandering complexity. It almost reads as a staircase, with the tonality increasing on the topmost portion of the wall. The eye instinctively follows the line upward to the right corner, but is also compelled to investigate the thinner, trickling hairline fracture splitting the bottom of the photo. Texturally, the bricks' timeworn look adds an aged richness.
You seem to be very interested in the simplicity and thinness of lines which are more apparent in the in the branches of three of several of your images. Even your first image of the lines the cracking of the wall produce. The third photograph uses lines in a circular direction toward the center and I admire the fact that you captured the snail following the lines through its motion.
The 5th image is stunning. The expression on the cats face is haunting and the way he is framed is phenomenal. All of your photos are amazing and they seem to work together really well.
There is definitely some visual interest in the simplicity of these pictures coupled with the more extreme contrast. I feel that without the lighting I wouldn't enjoy them nearly as much. The 2nd,4th, and 8th were the most engaging to me, the way that you captured these subjects really made me find beauty in the small things. Similar to the methods of Ed Weston's we had discussed in Monday's class.
ReplyDeleteI found the first image visually arresting. You proved that something as simple and mundane as the line can still possess a meandering complexity. It almost reads as a staircase, with the tonality increasing on the topmost portion of the wall. The eye instinctively follows the line upward to the right corner, but is also compelled to investigate the thinner, trickling hairline fracture splitting the bottom of the photo. Texturally, the bricks' timeworn look adds an aged richness.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be very interested in the simplicity and thinness of lines which are more apparent in the in the branches of three of several of your images. Even your first image of the lines the cracking of the wall produce. The third photograph uses lines in a circular direction toward the center and I admire the fact that you captured the snail following the lines through its motion.
ReplyDeleteThe 5th image is stunning. The expression on the cats face is haunting and the way he is framed is phenomenal. All of your photos are amazing and they seem to work together really well.
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