Friday, May 14, 2010

earth and sky


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  1. BigezbearMay 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Oh, wow. This picture really caught my eye when I saw the thumbnail in the links column on Bigezbear.

    This is a photograph - not a snapshot - a photograph you made. Everything about this picture is compelling from the open gate to the workman on the left whose orange jacket is mirrored in the cone on the right; from the ashen dirt to the azure sky; and those clouds - how did you get those clouds to stand out without being washed out? I can't do that.

    I opened this picture to see it full-sized, and, because I'm a man, I won't tell you that tears sprung to my eyes; but, well, I will tell you it moved me.

    You have a wide-open vision that I admire. I don't seem to have that. I always find myself zooming in on this detail or that one, and I miss the big picture.

    You've made some wonderful photographs before, but something seems to be happening to you and your work right now. Something truly magical. Is it more of an awareness of continuing the process of picture-making beyond the snapping of the shutter? I ask that because there appears to have been some processing done here, if nothing more than to smooth the grain.

    Regardless of that, the fact is that there is a vision in this image, a visual statement, as well as a sense of your own compassion for "place".

    This photograph leaves me wishing I had made it.

    Wow.

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  2. Susanna PowersMay 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Dear Glenn, Your comments have bowled me over this morning. Probably one reason you and I find things to like in each other's photographs is the commonality of our visual tastes. Also, the post-Katrina N.O. level playing field where we have communal knowledge of each other's experiences. For example, you especially caught my eye with the sky series, empty demo site on st. charles by Louisiana Ave., rooftop views etc. I hope to see you at some such venue soon. But each person makes a unique contribution to the whole. If you have a few minutes to travel back in time on my blog, you'll see that I downloaded a few images, e.g., President Obama, the aurora borealis, your earth image... & there are 2 of me taken by my husband Johnny. Otherwise, all but 2 are raw; Stallings playground 3rd pic was lightened, and newly exposed walls, 2nd pic cropped. I have photoshop at work for work projects. My feeling is that there is love embedded in these images, and I'm awfully glad that you are there this morning to receive it. sp

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  3. BigezbearMay 14, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Well, I've just perused your whole site, and I'm bowled-over. There's some awesome stuff over there! I should have looked back sooner, I know, but I'm lazy. Keep clickin', sistah, cause I'm sure enjoying your product ;-)

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  4. Susanna PowersMay 14, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks, Glenn, the feeling is mutual! sp

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  5. RickMay 16, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Glenn's right, Sussah, this one's really good.

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  6. Susanna PowersMay 16, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Rick, Thanks for your nice comment, and for putting up with us when we (Claudia and I) got started about the cast of Lost. I love your photo "Primary". sp

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  7. CláudiaMay 17, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Hi Sussah, I am glad I had Glenn to explain to me the art of the composition of this photo. Before reading his comment it was just "I like it". Now I can understand how the elements combine themselves to bring a sort of "meaning" to the captured image.

    I am quite "illiterate" in terms of photography. I just look and like it or not. Most of the times I make off topic comments simply because I want to hide my total ignorance on lines, colors, textures, etc.

    But it has been a pleasure to follow all these photoblogs and to learn from it. Thank you!

    Re: Rick and our chat about the male cast of Lost in his blog's comment box - between you and me: I think he is trying hard to keep his Hulk inside him. So far he has been a gentleman, but I think we shouldn't push him too much...(once I was a victim of his Kyklops/Hulk fury. Believe me: you wouldn't like to see it ;-)

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  8. Susanna PowersMay 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Dear Claudia, Thanks so much for your comment. I honestly think that "I like it" vs. "I don't like it" is totally legitimate because there is no absolute in terms of quality in art. These photographs we post are art-- then it's the viewer's prerogative whether they call it fine art, folk art, pop art, poor art, etc. Receiving it is completely personal, and is based on the experience and impression or taste of the "beholder". And my feeling is that lines, textures, colors, composition aren't primary in the photographer's consciousness at the outset, but it's good to be able to talk about it that way afterward, for communication purposes. Claudia, I'm glad you're there looking. And I haven't actually witnessed the Kyklops/Hulk transformation, but reading his blog for just a little while reveals his moodiness. I will try to be careful. thanks, sussah

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  9. RickMay 18, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    :-)

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