In a world of so many great photographers and writers, I am venturing into some unknown territories, leaving comfort zones, finally very willing to practice the art of seeing. By maintaining the practice of posting daily photos, I hope to continue learning about the possibilities that I trust are out there for the taking.
CRITIQUE: Linda Jeffers
GLASS ABSTRACTS
Abstract Glass
ABSTRACT GLASS
I like what you did here. You took (I’m assuming) a shot
of a piece of glass and, during the exposure, moved your
camera up and down. I’m also assuming that the
elements in your glass were vertical, and by moving
your camera up and down versus side to side you
emphasized that verticality.
This is akin to pointing your camera at a bunch of trees
and, during the exposure, moving your camera up,
down, or up and down. As a result, your photograph of
glass could easily be seen as a photograph of a grove of
trees. Either way, it’s very, very cool.
Although a lot of people don’t care for the look, this sort
of impressionistic photography is appealing to me, and
I’m looking forward to doing more of it this fall and
winter. I had not thought of applying the technique to glass, however, and so I thank you for the
inspiration.
I’m thinking that in your photo all the “good stuff” is over on the right 2/3 of the frame. When
we get over toward the left side, there’s not much there to hold our interest. So what if we were
to crop in a bit from the left? Here’s what I mean (right). See how
the line from front to back now looks cleaner? The composition is
tighter and simpler.
My teacher's, Carol Leigh, cropped example
It’s been great, Linda, having you as part of my classes (as well as
live and in person out in the field). You’ve jumped into
photography with all four feet and (despite what you may think)
you’ve come a long, long way. I love how you challenge yourself,
don’t like how you browbeat yourself, and love seeing you
continually improve. Wishing you much success with your
photography.
Carol Leigh
October 20, 2009
