Matt Quinn wrote:
I have been experimenting with simplifying my b&ws, and am trying to imitate what may be the basic principles of a Japanese Garden: contained space, many leading lines for the eye to follow within the space, muted tones, arrangement of different shapes into an integrated whole, places for the eye to rest. Here's this morning's effort. C&C welcome. Thanks in advance. Matt
I can see that you are working very hard to achieve a preconceived effect. I think this is very positive and I applaud your efforts. What I see here is a staircase that leads the viewer into the scene. The water, grass and rock, I feel, are what you want us to concentrate on and that is scene is, as you stated, quite simple. We have water, grass and rock. You also paid lots of attention to the tonality and the textures. I don't know enough about Japanese art to comment on that aspect of the photo. I like what you are doing; and you are going to end up with a lot of very satisfying photos. Bravo.