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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: churly on January 06, 2014, 05:53:34 pm

Title: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: churly on January 06, 2014, 05:53:34 pm
Last time I used the term 'abstract' in a title I was thoroughly lashed by a commentator so I have been less specific this time  :).
Chuck

Mini-Alps

(http://churly.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v96/p579238961-4.jpg)


Swamp Creature

(http://churly.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v25/p1033319317-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on January 06, 2014, 06:40:56 pm
Oh, it seems very much representational... of a nightmare! ;)

EDIT: Upon re-reading my post above, it occurred to me it could be easily interpreted as if I am making fun of your photographs or implying something negative about them. Sorry if it came across that way, that wasn't my intention. I still stand by my "nightmare" impression, except I do not think it is a bad thing in itself to have in an abstract (or "less-representational") image.
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: luxborealis on January 06, 2014, 11:00:32 pm
Enjoy the first very much - lots to explore!
The second, less so, although the title is appropriate.
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on January 07, 2014, 03:41:24 am
Quote from: luxborealis on January 06, 2014, 11:00:32 pm
Enjoy the first very much - lots to explore!
The second, less so, although the title is appropriate.

I agree (I don't like writing "+1").

Jeremy
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on January 07, 2014, 04:13:33 am
#1 for me, lovely textures and tones. the second one, it is a bit of a stretch...
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: stamper on January 07, 2014, 04:31:34 am
Me too for the first one. A nice balance of tones and the lines help break up the stonework.
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: sdwilsonsct on January 07, 2014, 09:14:15 am
The first has a simple subject and repetition lacking from the second. Very nice.
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: churly on January 07, 2014, 11:31:51 am
Interesting comments.  Thanks all.
Personally I like the simplicity of the first but I am more intrigued by the second shot and the mystery or potential menace of the two large dark eyes in the background.  I guess that doesn't transmit.

I only had 3 of the 4 available  monkeys (theoretical peak of 22 monkaflops) pushing buttons on the 2nd shot.  The 4th was answering my emails.  :)
Chuck
Title: Re: Somewhat Less Representational
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 07, 2014, 02:53:03 pm
Quote from: kikashi on January 07, 2014, 03:41:24 am
I agree (I don't like writing "+1").

Jeremy
+1.

(Sorry, Jeremy. Couldn't resist.)

The first is easier to grasp, thus easier to like, but the second is also good (but more work for the lazy viewer).