Photographic Art
January 6th 2008 00:02
The art of a photo
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind
Ever since the shutter and lens utilized light to freeze time capturing moments forever there has been those who strive to achieve more than a simple portrait or studio shot. Artists whose visual eye is as astute as in any medium, there is a power in the cameras ease of manipulation through illumination of subject.
Definite moods and tones ripple depending on angle, and shadow. The choice of colour of Black and white film stock greatly varies response. Depth of field and perspective play as crucial a role as any surrealist masterpiece.
The obscurity of a close up and third person observation through a long lens all add a contrast to the over all effect of the work.
“Photography is truth.” – Jean Luc Goddard
Sometimes the simplest subject reaps great rewards bring freshness to the familiar. Photography can provide alternate presence to nature, humanity and life experiences.
Conceived by a unique imagination they express mental pictures from the minds eye with limitless possibilities.
It may be taken for granted that we now have the technology to record entire lives but the power of the thoughtful snap shot still can stagger those to whom it speaks.
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