Rikyu View (inspiration: Kisho Kurokawa)

The goal of the Japanese Rikyu aesthetic (the philosophy of grey) is an ambiguous code in which two symbols simultaneously contradict and overlap. This time exposure is an attempt to harness the Rikyu Grey aesthetic and the Japanese concept of Ma (interval in time and space).

My inspiration for this is from Japanese Architect Kisho Kurokawa's bookPhilosophy of Symbiosis which summarises Rikyu grey as being "...the very basis of Japanese aesthetic consciousness, be it in painting, music, drama or even in buildings and cities, is this two-dimensionality or ...reduction of three-dimensionality to a plane world; it is the continuum in which contradictory elements coexist..."

Thanks for looking...John.

John, would it be OK to just say that I like it, particularly for its simplicity. I am struggling to express what the appeal is. There is something very peaceful and calmimg in the scene and an air of mystery provided by the shrouded object in the far distance.

Thankyou Jeff,

When you say that you're "struggling to express what the appeal is" I think I understand where you're coming from.

I find myself drawn to it and ambivalent to it simultaneously. :)

I think it's that the jetty's perspective says three dimensions but the water and sky--like looking at a wall--says two. The jetty's perspective invites your focus out into the water and sky but when you try to lead out to the horizon via the water it's like hitting a wall. The photo appears to go from three dimensions to two.

For me, it has a mildly unsettling sense of contradiction and ambiguity :)

Cheers...John.

In homage to the Japanese Rikyu Grey aesthetic. Comments and

constructive criticism welcome.

 

Cheers...John.

Beautiful composition , Very calm photo

Alon, Thankyou for your kind words. I liked your portfolio including your outdoor by the sea and many of your Abstract & closeup / macro photos. The braces photo reminds me of the ones my daughter had until  only recently.

Dallas, thankyou for taking the time to give your advice--I appreciate it.

Cheers...John.

Excellent. The layers andpoint of interest really work well. The large format give us some nice detail in the boards. Very nice. - Sean

Thankyou Sean,

 

I've visited your portfolio more than once. You have many outstanding photos.

 

I see you're from Michigan; the first girlfriend I ever had was from Michigan. Amongst other things she taught me how to remember the names of the five lakes--she was a great teacher :)

 

Cheers...John.

I think its great!, Simple and Great!, Regards George.

A perfect composition, with excellent tones

Composizione perfetta.

Foto concettuale magnifica!

Ciao.