Seeing 2010 (#75)

For your consideration: studies of one of the most ubiquitous objects of the human experience, nearly immediately recognizable out of commonality yet surprisingly complex and widely variable in its manifestations and depictions.

Perhaps this new theme arises from a recent, personal development: for the past two months or so I've struggled with a bizarre degradation of hearing in my right ear. Despite perfect (even above normal) function in my left, any ambient or background noise really creates problems. I have an entirely new appreciation for the simplicity of clear acoustics.

In any case, this entry exists to demonstrate the tremendous span of universal recognition of a familiar form rendered from quite different perspectives and dispositions.

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Ear, #7949

© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: May 15, 2010; Canon 20D; f/11 @ 1/100 sec; -1/3 EV; ISO 200; 100mm.

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Ear, #8004

© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details: May 16, 2010; Canon 20D; f/5.6 @ 1/10 sec; -1/3 EV; ISO 400; 100mm.

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