Busts & Statuettes
Mar 2, 2019 10:24:17 #
Mar 2, 2019 13:26:11 #
My Gawd, man! A homogeneous directed lighting (that many would hope for) would permit merely documentation of that clutter of solid shapes and recesses. However this challenging lighting you encountered, and from which you extracted the greatest possible dramatic advantage, has resulted in an arresting, absorbing image of a rich tonal spectrum that traps the eye as it move about within its borders.
The composition based on interplay of parallel diagonal linear slashes of light against the countervailing arrangement of the sculptures is incredibly effective.
Masterful !... Masterly ! Pick one...I never can remember which is most appropriate...
Dave
The composition based on interplay of parallel diagonal linear slashes of light against the countervailing arrangement of the sculptures is incredibly effective.
Masterful !... Masterly ! Pick one...I never can remember which is most appropriate...
Dave
Mar 2, 2019 14:11:02 #
Graham Smith wrote:
All in terracotta.
Engaging! The forms cause me to pause and study them each while the light play adds depth over all and draws me in.
(Thanks Dave)
Mar 2, 2019 14:11:03 #
Mar 2, 2019 14:16:21 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Stunning use of light and shadow. Fascinating photo!
Thanks Linda, Rich & Dave. I'm being forced to dig deep in the archives
Mar 3, 2019 02:34:45 #
This has curiosity value in spades. The lighting would have been challenging only if you'd not chosen to go with it. As it is, it says "workshop", which in turn suggests "interesting corner". Lots of workshops have busy corners where things accumulate, but the unusual contents of this one add much interest.
Mar 3, 2019 05:58:43 #
That's magnetic. I wouldn't have even seen the shot in that, but the detail is riveting.
Enviable eye and superb work.
Enviable eye and superb work.
Mar 3, 2019 14:01:35 #
R.G. wrote:
This has curiosity value in spades. The lighting would have been challenging only if you'd not chosen to go with it. As it is, it says "workshop", which in turn suggests "interesting corner". Lots of workshops have busy corners where things accumulate, but the unusual contents of this one add much interest.
I walked by it several times doubting that I would get a useable picture from it, the shadow was so deep and the light filtering through was so bright. I thought the contrast would be too strong to get useful detail from it and it would end up as an unintelligible mush.
Mar 3, 2019 20:46:20 #
AnthonyM
Loc: Pasadena, CA
Graham, I admire your work so much. I wish I could make images like yours; you are absolutely gifted. I think of you often when I’m trying to make an image. This is a magnificent piece of work. So frequently I feel images need a person in it to give emotion or scale. You’ve taken the human image, light and scale and made them a masterwork. If I had time and money I’d come to England to meet you. The lottery drawing isn’t until Wednesday.
Mar 4, 2019 12:46:22 #
WOW, Graham. This is awesome. What you have been able to get from this image is enviable, to say the least.
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