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Kaden K.
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p.1 #1 · My 2nd Posting

I did pay to be able to post images but somehow when I just tried it didn't
happen. Until I figure our where I went wrong here is a link to the image.

http://www.pbase.com/dehl/image/91978377

Thanks for the criticism.

Mar 16, 2008 at 09:33 PM

Philip Orchard
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p.1 #2 · My 2nd Posting

I like it, Kaden. Nice coincidence that the van and car are about the same vintage - you could have said this was shot in the 70's and I wouldn't have thought twice about it.

If I had to pick on something, it would be the focal point: What am I supposed to be looking at? Even so, there's something I like about it that I really can't explain. Maybe someone more experienced will have a better answer for you.

BTW - to post images from PBase, just take the web address you already have there and add /original.jpg , exactly as that appears. You can substitute original with whichever size you want.

Mar 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM

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p.1 #3 · My 2nd Posting

i will remove link if you want

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It is a different photo. Lots of motion, redish color cast.

It does not work for me. I am not sure what the subject message is. And I think that should be obvious.

Mar 17, 2008 at 03:58 AM

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p.1 #4 · My 2nd Posting

It is intriguing, but like the others I am struggling to see a subject or a particular puprose.

Keep posting! You will only get better

Mar 17, 2008 at 04:15 AM

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p.1 #5 · My 2nd Posting

Thanks Philip, Scott, and Kevin for your opinions.

Edited on Mar 18, 2008 at 06:50 AM

Mar 18, 2008 at 06:49 AM

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p.1 #6 · My 2nd Posting

I just like the mood but the blown out spot detracts. I like the rich softness of the image - not having a single focus does not bother me because there is so much to take in.

a contrarian opinion

Bob

Mar 18, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Kaden K.
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p.1 #7 · My 2nd Posting

Bob thanks for the comment.

This image is part of a larger group of images shot in a rainy day at the Tenderloin in SF. The blown out spots are water running down the lens, which I decided would be integrated as part of the aesthetics, with a certain level of abstraction which was common to photographers like Saul Leiter. Here is a link to the gallery in question:

http://www.pbase.com/dehl/1_2_3_4

I am nevertheless enjoying the controversy between the folks that believe
that photography must be concrete, objective, and immediately identifiable,
and sharp (no enigmatic, mysterious or intriguing elements). Or that the
focus or elements in it can distract and hence a need for clean visual
aesthetics. All valid criticism.

This is taking me back to critical views at Stanford U. classes...lol.

I am
starting to feel right at home here. I would love to hear your opinions on the
photography of my good friend Gilles Navet, here:

http://www.pbase.com/gnavet/repice

Edited on Mar 18, 2008 at 03:40 PM

Mar 18, 2008 at 03:20 PM

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p.1 #8 · My 2nd Posting

Not ever having formally studied art I simply like some things and not others - hence my sometimes contrarian viewpoint.

Navet's work reminds me of that of a colleague in the Art Department who uses photography and other mixed media in much of her work.

I've briefly browsed the dehl link. I look forward to having more time to return and really enjoy the works posted there...a new world to explore.

Thanks,

Bob

Mar 18, 2008 at 04:40 PM


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