In that spirit, tonight's submission consists of two images depicting simplicity of composition. Each photograph makes particularly efficient use of negative space and strong lighting to provide an ironic sense of energy: despite an utter lack of overt motion in either canvas, the significant textures combined with strong angular shapes and vectors speak to considerable action just beneath the surface.
Both tableaux illustrate a paradox: the power of shadows -- elements by definition completely devoid of substance -- to provide the essence and potency in a composition, often supplanting the importance of far more concrete and weightier objects.
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Leaf Shadow, #5292
(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: October 23, 2009; Canon 20D; f/11 @ 1/125 sec; - 2/3 EV; ISO 100; 59mm.
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25 MPH Shed, #4196
(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: November 28, 2009; Canon 20D; f/11 @ 1/400 sec; - 2/3 EV; ISO 100; 49mm.
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I love the submission of the leaf shadow. It appears the leaf and branch it is attached to are laying upon the ground without any root in the ground. The leaf is still green suggesting a death recently. While it appears to be dead or dying, it still casts a shadow. The shadow is bigger than the leaf itself.
ReplyDeleteThe shadow could represent darkness it leaves behind, or conversely, a safe shade that some being might find respite and relief from the harsh suns of some of life's more difficult days.
Great photo James.