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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: michael ellis on March 23, 2012, 04:27:49 pm

Title: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: michael ellis on March 23, 2012, 04:27:49 pm

When I first saw this handball court I was fascinated by the patterns the play had left on the walls. I went back with a camera when I had the time and made a few shots. I would like to hear your reactions to this photo as well as any suggestions you may have regarding this subject.

Thanks,

Michael

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: wolfnowl on March 23, 2012, 04:36:45 pm

Cut out the wall, hang it in an appropriate gallery and it should be worth at least $3M.  You could even call it 'Handball'.

All seriousness aside, I do like the non-representational aspect of the work.

Mike.

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: michael ellis on March 23, 2012, 05:39:18 pm

Hi Mike-

Your suggestion caught me unawares and I laughed so hard I almost choked.  I better get that wall out before it gets re-painted. I like the abstract qualities of photography a lot. Here is a closeup of the wall. If you look real close you can see several saints, The Virgin Mother, and Waldo besides.

Michael

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: RSL on March 23, 2012, 05:49:35 pm

Looks as if the players were shooting for a pass on that right side.

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on March 23, 2012, 10:28:13 pm

I love it! It's simple, abstract, very eye-catching.

Eric

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: Dave (Isle of Skye) on March 24, 2012, 07:22:39 am

Hi Michael,

Please forgive me for tinkering with your image, but after a quick look, I couldn't help thinking of something like this.

Dave

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: michael ellis on March 24, 2012, 09:00:09 am

Hi Dave-

I love it!
Thanks,

Michael

Title: Re: North American handball court ca. 1972
Post by: popnfresh on March 24, 2012, 03:08:19 pm

I like the uncropped version quite a bit. I think having the subtle context of the floor adds interest.