For the overarching August theme I have decided to take Julian up on his suggestion - presenting objects with a different point of view. This is a challenge we can get our teeth into, pushing ourselves to see things in a different light.
Note that the most successful images will be ones that both ask questions of the viewer
(as they look for clues) AND are presented in an an artistically interesting a manner (do not sacrifice composition for the sake of obscurity).
So get your creative hats on, get low, get high, get close in and show us how you can present an object like it has never been seen before. As Julian indicates, focus should be on capturing form in-camera, not looking to manipulate in processing.
Please post submissions to this thread, or as a separate discussion as you see fit
Here are a few of Julian's recent submissions to give some ideas for starting points (model is optional :-)....)
OK, as there has been very little response to this challenge I thought I'd bang something out. Not the best, and I'm sure that you can do better.
Remember that this is not a task to show ho you are as an artist, but an opportunity to flex your creative muscles.
This is just for fun and to push you out of your comfort zone, are you ready for that challenge?
What a fun expression of light and shadow.
Great exploration Alan.
That's certainly a fresh perspective George - can't say I've ever seen a leaf like that!
This is a flower from a Jane Magnolia. I eagerly anticipate its bloom every year. I had already taken many snaps of its flowers while on the tree but i wanted to try something different and bring it inside to see what i could create. Canon was nice enough to feature some other images from this series on their Instagram.
What an interesting image Bruce. I love the dynamic range and texture formed by the droplets.
Thank you, Alan. I'll be looking for other perspectives during the month.
When I am teaching a class I always participate in the assignment right along with everyone so....
Here is my take on this month's theme.
That's certainly a new perspective Julian - can we ask what we are looking at?
Hopefully it's not a landscape class you are teaching :-)
Definitely NOT landscape. That area is your forte.
This exercise is about exploring looking at ordinary everyday objects in new ways.
Playing with light or perspective in such a way that the resulting image gives the viewer a fresh or new way of seeing something they may have overlooked before.
This image is of a toilet seat lid. Just one light directly above it. I am sitting on the floor directly in front of it.
Ah, yes. Now I see your vision. It's obvious once you know what it is. much more mysterious when you have to try and figure it out.
Often times "knowing" what some image is about actually detracts from its impact and narrative ability.
I am always drawn to images that leave lots of room for the viewer to bring their own experience, curiosity, and ideas into the image. To become part of the image in a way.
Agree 100% Julian.