Thursday, February 16, 2006
Niece, aged 3
I find it very hard to separate out my feelings about my own photos from my feelings about the occasion which they represent. This is probably true in all types of photography (e.g. landscapes taken during an enjoyable walk automatically have happy memories attached) but is most strong with people photographs.
This was Christmas Day 2005.
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I have, of course, seen this on your site. The Noctilux is a great lens and is perfect for this shot. The vignetting doesn't detract (rather like those technical deficiencies that amateurs miss in, seemingly, perfect ice-skating performances!). As to your moment: I think that this is pretty universal and capable of being seen outside Jago's brain. The little pompom on the shoe lends a certain vulnerability. It wouldn't be the same without the blurring. Quite a classic with lovely soft lighting.
every image has a story. at least to the photographer. and a story contents emotions/feelings.
guess its impossible to separate out feelings about one owns images and the story/feelings behind. to me every image of mine (photos and paintings) is a bit of myself associated with feelings. we should realize and respect its probably valid for everyone and his/her images. doesn't matter if it is a good image or not. for sure one can judge the technical aspects but the emotional aspects are often hidden for the viewer. it doesn't make it easier to judge images...
A picture's worth a thousand words. The thing that immediately struck me about this was the small feet in the adult shoes. The blur and the shoes quickly create the impression of the child playing. It is also a glimpse into the home life of your family.
Why do you want to separate your feelings about the image from the occasion? I would ask the question, does this image convey your feelings about this occasion?
It certainly conveys a lot to me.
Rex,
Welcome to Stills.
I think that a picture (in any media) is a mix of what the artist meant and what a viewer sees. The trouble with trying to analyse your own work is that the two things become intermingled. If I look at this picture I see my memory of the event and find it difficult to concentrate on the image. The image could be worse, or better, than I think it is because I'm looking through it, not at it.
The fact that it 'conveys a lot' to you is good to hear.
I think the problem I experience sometimes is a tecnical one in that I look but do not see. I can get caught up in the technical bits and fail to see the image as an artistic whole. Nora sometimes says, why did you leave that in? Because I didn't see it!
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guess its impossible to separate out feelings about one owns images and the story/feelings behind. to me every image of mine (photos and paintings) is a bit of myself associated with feelings. we should realize and respect its probably valid for everyone and his/her images. doesn't matter if it is a good image or not. for sure one can judge the technical aspects but the emotional aspects are often hidden for the viewer. it doesn't make it easier to judge images...
Why do you want to separate your feelings about the image from the occasion? I would ask the question, does this image convey your feelings about this occasion?
It certainly conveys a lot to me.
Welcome to Stills.
I think that a picture (in any media) is a mix of what the artist meant and what a viewer sees. The trouble with trying to analyse your own work is that the two things become intermingled. If I look at this picture I see my memory of the event and find it difficult to concentrate on the image. The image could be worse, or better, than I think it is because I'm looking through it, not at it.
The fact that it 'conveys a lot' to you is good to hear.