Monday, September 17, 2007
Picture Window
Comments:
Another reflection with a content that contrasts with the main scene.
The artificial texture in the concrete walls adds interest to the 'grey'.
The shadow in the foreground adds to the vanishing point somewhere on the left.
I'm not sure that the square format suits this - mainly because the wrought iron piece above the doors sits awkwardly, both in reality (possibly) and in the photo. It is to heavy even to balance the bicycle. It all depends how much importance is being given to the reflection, which is in danger of being overwhelmed by the remainder. Indeed, the photo seems to be about how the functionality of certain man-made objects may lack any aesthetic appeal and never be made to look nice, however much nature is draped around.
As an observation of Tokyo this is very good but visually it induces a slightly schizophrenic feeling.
The window reflecting a "picture", the textured wall, the leaning bike, and plants -- that half of the image works for me. I'd even include one door. The rest is too much distraction for me, particularly the iron decoration and the mailboxes.
"I'm not sure that the square format suits this "
Because the size of this slightly exceeds the vertical space normally available on my screen, I didn't, at first, realize that this was a square. At a 4X3 aspect ratio, there's a nice balance to this, that doesn't remain when I scroll up.
Great tonality, though. And the reflection in the picture window is intriguing.
It is interesting how this picture changes as the wrought iron is scrolled off the top of the screen.
I was going to say that I wasn't sure how much Tokyo this was...but then I saw the pan and brush.
I guess I am always bothered by highlights that are on the edge and corner, it has a tendency to pull my eyes out of the scene. I would recommend a mask with an adjustment layer to bring the values closer to adjacent shade area. I am also bothered by the black iron work in the upper left corner. I do enjoy the window reflection and the bike laying up against the wall which gives some insight of those who live here.
I'm glad Colin spotted the only reason I took the shot. I honestly never saw that iron work when I clicked the shutter. It amazes me at times what I miss... I don't have a lot of luck with reflections and the Bessa however I seem to have more joy with the Rolleicord. This was also shot originally in colour and then converted to B&W. Trying some colour through the TLR in preparation of the autumnal colours which will soon arrive.
Thanks for all the feedback and comments. Looking again at the negative I have a little more round the edges - perhaps not so tight on the ironwork would improve things a little?
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The artificial texture in the concrete walls adds interest to the 'grey'.
The shadow in the foreground adds to the vanishing point somewhere on the left.
As an observation of Tokyo this is very good but visually it induces a slightly schizophrenic feeling.
Because the size of this slightly exceeds the vertical space normally available on my screen, I didn't, at first, realize that this was a square. At a 4X3 aspect ratio, there's a nice balance to this, that doesn't remain when I scroll up.
Great tonality, though. And the reflection in the picture window is intriguing.
I was going to say that I wasn't sure how much Tokyo this was...but then I saw the pan and brush.
Thanks for all the feedback and comments. Looking again at the negative I have a little more round the edges - perhaps not so tight on the ironwork would improve things a little?