What Halloween Has Been Waiting For
Nov 1, 2015 06:52:42 #
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I like the perspective, Graham. I wasn't there, but I think this is much more effective than taking a straight on shot would have been. I like that I can see the broken down walls, and I really like the graphic next to pumpkin head. It provides a reaction to the action. :-) ... and for some reason all the litter, including the leaf litter brings something extra to it.
Nov 2, 2015 19:03:59 #
jim hill
Loc: Springfield, IL
Graham Smith wrote:
The self carving pumpkin.
I like the simplification o forms as opposed to the complications found in walls posted by yours truly. Also, you choice of angle is really excellent. A straight on shot would not have been nearly as strong.
Like sandra, I think the clutter on the ground strengthens the effect. I also think the more brilliant colours of the pumpkin fellow is supported by the less bizarre colours of the figure on the right side.
I think I like your artist better than mine.
Nov 5, 2015 00:01:06 #
Nov 7, 2015 12:07:38 #
shutter button
Loc: Hudson, New Hampshire
The only comment that I have to add,to all the others, is that I would like to see more of the surrounding area to get a feel for the location where this image is found.
Nov 7, 2015 12:35:30 #
jim hill
Loc: Springfield, IL
shutter button wrote:
The only comment that I have to add,to all the others, is that I would like to see more of the surrounding area to get a feel for the location where this image is found.
Knowing a little of Graham's methodology he probably saw something in the surrounding area that was antithetical to the theme or something so distracting that it rendered the image in a less favorable light. Or, he may have decided that the photograph is complete in and of itself.
It's best that we trust his original perception and his reaction to it. In that a need to know more about the location you could PM Mr. Smith and he might be in a mood to share the location with you - or not.
Nov 7, 2015 13:29:09 #
shutter button wrote:
The only comment that I have to add,to all the others, is that I would like to see more of the surrounding area to get a feel for the location where this image is found.
The image does make one want to know more about the neighborhood. Thank you for commenting, shutter button. :-)
Nov 7, 2015 13:35:18 #
Nightski wrote:
The image does make one want to know more about the neighborhood. Thank you for commenting, shutter button. :-)
You've seen more than enough of that neighbourhood, it's Brick Lane :-D
Nov 7, 2015 13:51:31 #
But if you think of it from the viewer's perspective Graham .. isn't that what you as the photographer wants? You want to leave the viewer wanting more. I do anyway ... you certainly don't want them wanting less .. that means they are bored.
Nov 7, 2015 13:52:05 #
jim hill
Loc: Springfield, IL
Nightski wrote:
The image does make one want to know more about the neighborhood. Thank you for commenting, shutter button. :-)
It's more to my liking that a photograph leaves you wanting to know more rather than answering all questions.
However, I forgot to also thank John for his contribution to healthy discussion and his thoughts which did not in any manner point to a fault or weakness in Graham's piece. Sorry, John - if your will kindly forgive a very old insensitive ancient 'twould be appreciated.
Nov 7, 2015 13:53:33 #
jim hill
Loc: Springfield, IL
Nightski wrote:
But if you think of it from the viewer's perspective Graham .. isn't that what you as the photographer wants? You want to leave the viewer wanting more. I do anyway ... you certainly don't want them wanting less .. that means they are bored.
Whoops - beat me in again. Sandra, you are one quick lady.
Nov 7, 2015 13:56:36 #
jim hill wrote:
Whoops - beat me in again. Sandra, you are one quick lady.
Sometimes I get lucky. :mrgreen:
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