The first image is a characteristic of classic macro work: an extreme close-up of a subject, revealing fine detail and structures which in normal, casual consideration would escape attention and thus appreciation. For an untrained botanist/gardener such as myself, this temporary biological state provided quite a delightful surprise when it blossomed into a California Golden Poppy overnight.
The second scene was recorded in a 5th-floor conference room at my current place of work, a location which has been visited before in this blog. The sterility of the entire space has long made an impression on me. The particularly complex arrangement of sharp angles and stark geometric forms in this construction -- with the surprising, subtle elegance of the wood grain -- evokes a mood of looming questions without clear answers forthcoming . . . The chair is already backed into a corner and the table spans the frame, creating a claustrophobic sense of no escape from the impending examination . . .
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Embryonic Poppy, #7458
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: April 26, 2010; Canon 20D; f/8 @ 2 secs; -1/3 EV; ISO 100; 100mm.
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The Interrogation, #7395
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: April 22, 2010; Canon 20D; f/6.3 @ 1/500 sec; ±0 EV; ISO 200; 100mm.
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The "Embryonic Poppy" photo is interesting. When I squint, it looks like an alien ballet dancer in a tutu dress (try it and you'll see it). I'm sure that's not what the artist was going for when presenting the photo, but my mind works that way. Nice job, James!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to review these efforts, Mr Beal, and for your kind critique!
ReplyDeleteI love both your poppies. Yes, I can see the ballerina. The other one (today's blog) has an appropriate title, which suggests freedom of movement of the closed petals representing a celebration of joy. Your titles are as creative as your photos. I'm loving it!
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