Photograph and Camera talk
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@Steve @Bailey @Alex You guys really produced some outstanding images over the weekend. Many of them I would print and hang in my home!!
These three were a fun and thought provoking concept that I really enjoyed. I know you were being cheeky and coy, but it really started me thinking…
In the first photo with the clothes intentionally edited out, you eye starts to wander and you see glimpses of the beauty of the room. The hint of artwork hanging on the wall, the ceiling detail, and the little artistic sculptures along the wall in the recessed areas.
I want to see the clothes, but when you can’t your eye wanders.
In the second picture, the clothes are obscured once again and the eye wants to see the clothes but you start to look at the people, the computer screen, and the tiny corners of the clothing that is visible.
In both of these images, I as the viewer feel voyeuristic and I’m viewing something you want me to see, but not.
In the third picture, when everything is removed: the feeling is lost. The room is beautiful and you can see everything clearly but the mystery is gone.
I loved it conceptually and wonder if there is a name for this kind of photography/art.
When I played around with the concept yesterday for my WAYWT photos, I realized how hard a concept it is to execute. Showing the viewer what you as the artist are trying to show, but obscuring the details to make the viewer want more. It activates the imagination and makes the image fun.
None of this probably makes sense, but it’s definitely something I’m going to try playing with. I would love it if you guys want to chime in and give me some pointers.
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As a fellow analog photography nerd, I'm extremely happy to have stumbled across this thread!
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When you say analog, do you mean you shoot film [mention]ChaseD [/mention] , or are you referring to using a camera instead of “phoneography”? I’m genuinely curious if the term analog has transitioned.
Looking forward to seeing some of your shots in the thread!
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@sabergirl I am indeed referring to film, but you do bring up an interesting thought about "real" cameras versus phones. Spending entirely too much time and money on cameras and my basement darkroom is a guilty pleasure of mine. I'm mostly in to photographing automotive related things and my kids.
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Thanks,I'm kind of going for a Funhouse mirror effect. I've printed some on aluminum which is really cool. If you're on Instagram check out #reflectionsinchrome. Almost everything there is from me.
Neat stuff! Thanks for sharing.
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Death Valley outside of Twentynine Palms. Hasselblad 501cm, Zeiss 80mm, Kodak Portra 400
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Love it @moto
Still 80% film, mostly 501cm and pentax67. Some Leica.
Freezer full of portra and Agfa 25/100. Developing with Rodinal.
For me, digital can’t replicate the magic of film (yet).
