Been a while since I posted to this group so I thought it was time I did so again.
Although far far from the snowy clime of winters in New England this part of the word does have a winter season that can yield some interesting opportunities for season related minimalistic images.
As always a huge thank you to Alan for keeping this group alive and well.
Thank you Mr. B!
Far Far From Snow
Hi Julian!
I fell in live to the 1 very minimalistic shot! This spiral is just great!
It has been fun to explore your profile and see all your very minimalist creations.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I Like the spiral as well. Very nice!
How cool that that image connects with you.
Thanks for commenting. 🙏
Great to hear from you again Julian. For those unaware, Julian has been a long-time member, living and working in Myanmar.
I agree with the comments on the spiral shot, it's so simple yet captivating.
It must be hard to find minimalistic shots in a country so full of visual interest (and yes, I AM jealous.....).
Minimal shots have had to take a back seat here in Vermont as the snow has gone amiss.........
Well if there is no snow... there is always mud! 😂
You are right that with so much visual stimulation it can be a bit of a challenge to exclude, both visually as well as mentally.
I have always found that doing so is a form of Zen meditation for me. In a way it is almost easer to focus on less when there is more.
So glad that you are still dragging this group along Alan.
Thank you!
Lovely little curl - it looks so confident in its ability!
What does the boats image look like in color?
Lonely little post left out by the other posts in the background.
Good to see you posting, Julian! I hope life is treating you well in your troubled country. Your images tend to convey the beauty of the world, and very often of the human condition. Keep doing what you do. It spreads hope.
Like the others, I'm really struck by that beautiful and perfectly framed spiral. I'm a little surprised that the first image is the only one in colour, subtle though it may be. I'd be curious if you have anything to say about the choice of colour & mono here.
And yes, kudos to Mr B!
Hi Chris, great to see yet another long-term member engaging.
Hopefully life down under continues to inspire and treat you well. I am guessing that like Julian, snow is lacking in your neck of the woods (or should I say bush.....).
Hey Chris, good to hear from you.
Life here as in many parts of the world goes on regardless of what stupidity humanity does to its self.
And always the discipline is to focus on the beauty, in all of its manifold shapes, while not be being dragged down by the ugliness.
As to monochrome vs polychrome... for me, I always start with the vision that a particular image should be, as I experience it. I have never really understood the process of snapping away and then trying to 'make it black & white' or 'colour'.
Sort of like baking a cake and THEN trying to make it spicy or sweet, chocolate or sushi. 🤣
These images were all crafted very early in the morning with just the faintest hint of light. As we know in such conditions colour is almost not perceptible so the choice was sort of made for me. Or rather I chose to focus more on the shapes, form, and textures from the onset.
The boats and fence posts had a tiny bit of colour but, to me, it did not serve the images so I excluded that element. With that branch I felt the hint of colour offered a tiny hint of hope for the colours to come in spring.
Thanks Chris and keep in sharing your creations! 🙏
Thanks, Julian. That makes sense. I'm always interested in the creative process, as it is so mysterious, so it's very interesting to hear your thoughts as you went about these images. And your "tiny hint of hope" comment is very you. Keep at it, and may peace come to your land.
I’ve recently come across Frames magazine and have been enjoying their ‘Discussions’ series on YouTube.
In these the editor interviews photographers and discusses their work and creative process.
Worth a watch if this is your thing.