Visibility
I think of this blog as if you were presenting your images in a gallery and the person in front of you, not knowing you are the artist, is giving their comments about the work being displayed. They are neither right nor wrong, it’s only their opinion you are over hearing. What is important is the level of satisfaction the photo-artist has with their work.
This is an interesting study in texture; strong weathered stucco surface, dramatic stains and an interesting graphic. The surface taken at an oblique angle has a nice three dimensional effect; you can almost feel the rough and bubbled texture. Blood red rust stains add drama and mystery to the composition making the viewer question where they emanate from. The graphic of the conduit in placed so that it does not terminate in the corner but at a more acceptable distance from the top of the frame.
I would like to suggest to the photographer that the image may be a little muddy. Other than the lamp there are no whites in any of the surfaces and the color of the stains could be brought up a little to give a more dominate effect. But as always this is the photo-artists call.
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July 7th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Jim, I like the result of your suggestion, but I see a slight problem in it, it dramatically changes the personality of the picture, it drives it from a mysteriously aged feeling, to a lively happier sense. My idea was not the dominate effect of the stains, but what is it that such a poor dim light in an almost hostile environment could be guiding you to. Would you follow the light? Would you trust it to lead your path into who knows what passage it is guiding? The details of the wall and the rusted stains just add drama to this mysterious story, but do not overcome it. Thank you very much for your comments, Jorge
July 7th, 2008 at 6:46 am
I see your point. You are the photo-artist and must make the judgment of what you want the image to say. The viewer will either be with you or not, but you must be the one to determine is the final composition tells the story as you see it in your hart. All I would ask is that the artist be honest with themselves and true to their convictions.