Can You Paint With All the Colors of the Wind?
Sep 23, 2014 08:30:28 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Weather worn, sun bleached, rain soaked, and paint chips that have been shorn off by the force of the wind - yet this old building still displays colors and textures that delight an artist's eye for hidden beauty.
This photo is the original color version of a photo that I used as an experiment to create an inverted b&w photo which may be viewed at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-246405-1.html
This photo is the original color version of a photo that I used as an experiment to create an inverted b&w photo which may be viewed at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-246405-1.html
That's marvellous Bob. I remember the other shot and I remember commenting but I like this even more. :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 08:45:14 #
Bob this color version has a much more aged patina in my view than the B&W version. The colors and textures visible here show both age and character. I really love this one. Good on ya mate! :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 09:21:26 #
Nice photo, Bob. The textures in the plywood boarding up the windows appear almost surreal.
Sep 23, 2014 09:26:11 #
Terrific, Bob! I gotta go find me some old houses! There are enough around here for sure! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 09:57:55 #
infocus wrote:
Thanks infocus. Of the two, this seems more 3 dimensional. A lot of that has to do with the rich color palette.That's marvellous Bob. I remember the other shot and I remember commenting but I like this even more. :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 09:58:57 #
jwt wrote:
Thanks Jim. I still find it fascinating that we can photograph something that is old and run-down, but still find beauty hidden away in the ruins.Bob this color version has a much more aged patina in my view than the B&W version. The colors and textures visible here show both age and character. I really love this one. Good on ya mate! :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 10:00:24 #
jaymatt wrote:
Thanks much jaymatt. I agree with, the whorls in that plywood boarding would make a fascinating study in their own right. Perhaps I'll go back for a close-up.Nice photo, Bob. The textures in the plywood boarding up the windows appear almost surreal.
Sep 23, 2014 10:01:56 #
amyinsparta wrote:
Thank you Amy. With your eye for detail, I'm almost sure you will find some intricate patterns that will fascinate the rest of us.Terrific, Bob! I gotta go find me some old houses! There are enough around here for sure! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 12:06:59 #
Lovely image. The B&W looks flat and rather plastic to me. The color has depth and looks 'alive'.
Sep 23, 2014 12:19:46 #
iDoc wrote:
Lovely image. The B&W looks flat and rather plastic to me. The color has depth and looks 'alive'.
Thanks iDoc. You seem to be in majority in your preference for the color version. The inverted b&w might be what I call a "failed experiment" ..... but then, how would I ever know if I hadn't tried.
Sep 23, 2014 15:02:10 #
I generally prefer B&W over color, but in this instance it is a toss up for me. Both are great.
Sep 23, 2014 15:38:05 #
loboimages wrote:
Thanks for you comments loboimages. I suspect I am going to have to render one more image of this window .... a true b&W version where the colors are not reversed. You might find that one interesting too.I generally prefer B&W over color, but in this instance it is a toss up for me. Both are great.
Sep 23, 2014 17:30:41 #
Sep 23, 2014 17:48:31 #
rdfarr
Loc: Floridian living in AL
I like it. A bit of photographic art. The mundane made interesting.
Sep 23, 2014 18:01:17 #
Jolly Roger wrote:
Thanks Jolly Roger. Interesting that the colors in white blended so well with the bleached wood, but provided a wealth of texture because of the paint chips. It had a little bit of everything.Subdued colours and textures. Nice.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.