R.G. Loc: Scotland

For me, pictures of the universe would evoke a feeling of interconnectedness right up to the point where I started to think how big the universe is. Where quantum entanglement (spooky interaction at a distance) is concerned, I haven't tried to do anything photographically with it, but I suspect it doesn't lend itself to producing imagery of the storytelling variety.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Interconnectedness plus impermanence - that sounds like a description of my internet connection .

User ID

Some Hubbel images definitely can evoke the interconnectedness within the universe, but OTOH Im not sure about the "impermanence" aspect. Really, who knows ?!?!? Does anyone know whether Hubbel shoots raw or jpeg ???

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

First, RG, thanks for your contributions to this discussion.

Now, when you contemplate an image that compellingly tells the story of impermanence and imperfection, and you allow yourself to be drawn into that story by that image, don't you have a shot at least of seeing interconnectedness in the image, and/or feeling connected to the subject(s) of that image, and thus living the interconnectedness of things? I offer this image as a possibility:

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druthven

I went to Wiki and it didn't take long before I realized it was something I need not clutter my brain with.

Bill_de Loc: US

Thanks! I've heard of it, but you made it clear!

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joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Like a gorgeous abstract bursting with color 💚💛

User ID

A viewer feeling connection to the subject of an image is exactly that, only connectedness. INTER-connectednesss is much broader and far more complex. Reeeeally hard to express in a still image. Its more in the realm of cine.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Some mysteries will never be resolved....

R.G. Loc: Scotland

You're welcome, and thanks to the OP for starting the thread.

I can look at a picture of a dilapidated shed that's seen a lifetime of use but is now in a state of decline and I'll be able to relate to it, which is a form of connection. But as User ID said, that is but a pale imitation of the larger concept of interconnectedness. If you're ever playing charades and you want to give someone a really difficult subject to mime, make it as abstract as you can. Trying to convey abstract ideas by any means is difficult, and photography is limited to static imagery, making it very unsuited to conveying purely abstract concepts. It's not impossible, but the more abstract the concept, the harder it will be to use static imagery to convey that concept. Photography can evoke thoughts and feelings but only if the subject lends itself to that kind of evocation. Using photography to evoke thoughts and feelings is playing to photography's strengths. Using it to convey purely abstract and obscure concepts is not. It can be done (to a point) but you'll have your work cut out, and the chances are that most people aren't going to get it. But if you want to try, best of luck to you.

srt101fan

"Connections" in another post....
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-797891-1.html#14411715

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Its definitely a raw format sooc. lol. The instrument guys talk about SPDC or something like that, which is Single Photon Detection Capability. The sensor has to be cooled to near 0 K so SPDC won’t be coming to your cell phone this year.

But that’s pretty sensitive. I wonder what that equates to in ISO?

R.G. Loc: Scotland

The OP himself says the image is representative of how he feels sometimes. The chances are that anybody making a connection to that image of disconnection is doing it through an evoked feeling. Some abstract concepts can be connected to in that way, some not so much.

Most of us would accept that we feel interconnected sometimes, but it will typically be in a limited way. It's no doubt possible to feel interconnected to all things, but can you conceive of an image that's going to evoke that idea or feeling? I'm not going to say that it's impossible, but best of luck to you if you want to try. Wabi sabi as a concept is interesting and not without its merits, but I think we have to be realistic about how it can apply to our own endeavours.

Imperfection has its positive side and impermanence is a fact of life that deserves our recognition and consideration. They are both realistic potential subjects and we have a fair chance of having at least some success if we attempt to create photos that typify them. Trying to go much beyond that is, IMO, venturing into increasingly unrealistic territory. I'm not telling anybody to not do that, but on the other hand it's usually a good idea to be realistic about what we're doing and what we can expect.

User ID

Youre kidding ? (I hope.)

User ID

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Connectedness ? Much as I really do like that photo, it is itself and I am myself. IOW myself and the photo happen to be quite separate, not connected. Nor does it connect me to the photographers own experience of the subject. Perhaps cuz its such a really good photo it "stands on its own two feet", all on its own without needing me.

My lack of connection is personal. Subjective. OTOH some other viewer may feel a powerful connection. Good on that !

But INTER-connectedness ? Its NOT AT ALL subjective to state that its absolutlely not expressed. Again, verrrry fine photo ... all on its own, but interconnectedness ?!?!? Due to lacking a fourth dimension, that image like most any image, doesnt come even vaguely close. It cannot, no fault of the photographer.

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