Nataly's Photoblog
Seeing light
Posted by Nataly (Santa Monica, United States) on 31 May 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.
With this image I am attempting the new series which hopefully expands my horizons...
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
the light adds a sinister twist to this shot, its a very intriguing image.
31 May 2008 6:23am
@Rhys: Thank you Rhys! I am pleased you like it.
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
This is really interesting Nataly...I love experimenting myself too. The only problem is that none of my friends or family are into photography so it means that I work in isolation - that's partly why I love AM3 so much as it gives me a chance to get feedback on what works and what doesn't (the silence can be telling sometimes :-)
31 May 2008 9:58pm
@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian. I am glad you commented on this one... I love hearing from you. I`ve been watching you progressing and maturing as a photographer and I like your vision. I really enjoy critique. To be honest I enjoy having my work torn (verbally) apart. At least at this stage of the process. I`ve realized that when I look at my photos I remember the whole atmosphere, activity and feeling when it was taken. So I can`t see the most obvious things that could be disturbing and bothersome to the viewers. When I look at the pelican photos I see the fishermen around doing their work, me chasing the pelicans and all the fun and fast stuff that was happening then... So this is something to work on.
Well, even though my husband is a very talented cinematographer and pretty much threw me into the photography by giving me this camera... he is wisely staying away from critiquing my work. Aside that he is a very lousy educator (but a great practitioner) he doesn`t want in any way to influence my work. But I am lucky to be able to discuss other people photography. We buy books, magazines, but I can see how even then he is trying to keep from giving his feedback to me... I guess he is doing a smart thing and one day I`ll be greatfull -)
OK, I drifted away from the subject. So my point was that I really rely on A3 as well :-)
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
the center of the photo is overexposed but i think it made it even more interesting:D nice shot:D
1 Jun 2008 4:00am
@shoti: Thank you, Shoti. Actually it was my intention to overexpose.... Glad you found it complimentary.
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Great Contrast. The blur really adds to a surreal mood here.
1 Jun 2008 5:32pm
@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thank you, Luis! This was taken with the Lensbaby. That is where the blur comes from
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Nataly, if you ever get the chance to go to exhibits of the work of famous photographers, grab the opportunity with both hands. I've been lucky enough now to see the work of George Rodgers, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Edward Steichen.
It can be a life changing experience - Steichen was by far the most impressive and I left that particular exhibition not knowing whether to laugh or cry. I felt inspired yet at the same time I saw little point in continuing to take photos myself...a heady mix of emotion.
1 Jun 2008 10:38pm
@Ian Bramham: Oh, yes! Last week my husband took us to see Philip-Lorca DiGorcia. He is one of out favorite photographers. It was incredible to see those images printed on 2x3m canvas. And the quality... ridiculous! I felt as if I was entering the world of the images... Amazing work! I got so inspired...to the point where I`d like to learn some studio lighting. His series "faces" is so great... as well as all the other work
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