Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Seeing 2009 (#73)

Two offerings. These demonstrate sharply contrasting uses of extreme lighting conditions, shadows, and simplicity of form as a means of producing abstracts. Ironically the vision in bright, natural light is that of sterility, while the scene of heavy darkness conveys an organic warmth.


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Abstract Shades, #4674

(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: September 15, 2009; Canon 20D; f/11 @ 1/400 sec; -2/3 EV; ISO 100; 48mm.

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The Incubation of Hope, #4552

(c)2009 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Detail February 24 , 2009; Canon 20D; f/16 @ 1 sec; -1 1/3 EV; ISO 400; 85mm.

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3 comments:

  1. This incubation of hope is wonderful. You have given me some good ideas for making my posts more creative!

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  2. I like The Abstract Shades. Very Clever

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  3. TinaPete -- thank you for the kind review!

    Kevin -- nice to see you here; I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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