In its own fashion this pair of images depicts conflict and release, serenity verses chaos, unpredictability and the illusion of knowing. Each scene's composition is constructed of elements in opposition: a looming, ponderous form threatening to smoother a portal to freedom; foundations for smooth sailing poised on a chasm's edge.
Neither photograph offers a predictable fate; in both tableaux the trajectories of origination and destination remain mysterious, beyond ascertaining.
Uncertainty is resolved by participation (willing, or not). Enlightenment, however, is not guaranteed. C'est la vie, n'est-ce pas?
More will be revealed -- perhaps.
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Untitled, #8917
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: June 20, 2010; Canon 20D; f/16 @ 1/125 sec; -2/3 EV; ISO 400; 100mm.
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Precipice, #8928
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: June 20, 2010; Canon 20D; f/29 @ 1/50 sec; -2/3 EV; ISO 200; 100mm.
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