Recent edited work.

[kenny_c]

Though I'd share some new work...

 

http://kennethchou.ca/irishhillroad/

 

... shot with a M6, Hasselblad 500cm

 

cheers

[ray .]

Hmm, interesting subject. The only criticism I would have is the first (cover page?)

photograph is not as nice as the others and so doesn't fit so well, even though its subject is a

logical intro..

[larry h-l]

Kenny,

 

Interesting subject.

 

And now the photo instructor / critic in me speaking:

 

The photos are overly redundant. A few of the close ups, like the necklace in the tree help

break it up, but you need more variety. More verticals? Something with a longer lens?

 

Most are shot at eye level.

 

It looks like it was shot in a very short period of time. Could you go out there when the

light is nicer? Or when a burial is taking place? (You could keep your distance and not

bother anyone).

 

It just seems like it could be a very "human" story, but it doesn't come across that way, it

has more of a landscape feel to it. Maybe that is your intent.

 

You have some lovely images in there, the snow on the pine trees is a favorite.

[kenny_c]

Trying to present more of an experience, there is just as much emphasis on the person talking. I also brought a voice recorder with me and kept close so I can transcribe text later. The idea was just to document not just the place but interaction thats taking place. I do intend on going back when there are events going on.

 

The photographs are redundant due to the interview taking place, I suppose that isnt so obvious? It seems too jumbled if I shot all over the place and transcribed the interview in.

 

It's still an experiment I'm trying with, to give it a more "phenomenological" experience...

[jerry_lehrer1]

I find that it is EXTREMELY difficult to believe that the pictures were taken with a 500 cm lens.

 

Jerry

[larry h-l]

Ken,

 

Now that you say you have audio, it makes much more sense. It is very difficult to both at

the same time. If you have a good audio track, I would encourage you to go back and try

to add some additional images.

 

If you haven't seen it, and you have a good broadband connection, take a look at

www.soulofathens.com, it might give you some ideas. Also look at www.mediastorm.org,

outstanding stuff.

 

Good luck with the project.

 

Jerry, 500CM is a model number for a H'blad, not the lens length.

[User_503771]

I found the presentation well integrated, the writing and pictures together. So the photos didn't appear redundant to me, they just flow with the narrative.

 

And I'm not usually a fan of this sort of thing. But it works on the web site, and would probably work well if configured somehow for a part of an exhibit.

 

Beautiful work! Would like to see other individual photos you've taken, get a better idea of your "range".

 

Thanks for posting!

[david-m]

Kenny,

 

Really like the work, and imagine it would look great printed very large as an exhibition,

together with some audio. Would have liked to have seen similar shots in different seasons

though.

 

Thanks.

 

David (UK)

[kenny_c]

Thanks for the input, I do plan on making small 7x7 books. The work doesnt lend itself to an extensive exhibition I dont think... strikes me as being more of a narrative work than fine art gallery stuff. But perhaps more shooting would change that.

cheers

 

k

[35mmdelux]

Ken: There is alot of confusion in the community about "fine art." It is the buying public and the art professionals that ultimately determine what IS fine art and what is so so.

 

Focus on your work and not the label, as you are doing.

 

 

 

Regards, Paul