glenview mansion exhibit Untitled

An example of the benefits of digicams in recording extended DOF.

Amazing range of detail, bathed in beautiful warm light. I particularly like the presence of the human figure BR. What I find especially interesting about this one is the tension created by the way the reflections are framed in the windows. The grid formed by the windows and the green doors (?) presents a simple, two-color graphic composition, which pulls our attention toward it and creates a static, calm, orderly mood. Simulaneously, the reflections present a more free-form, busy, near-abstract composition that tends to pull us emotionally in the opposite direction -- dynamic, visually more exciting. So I experience a continuous tension between the two, and my eye keeps shifting from grid to reflection and back.

 

Carl, if you can, we'd all like to see a larger version. There's a tremendous amount of detail here to explore.

Normally I get paranoid about large files that can be stolen, but I'll lighten up on this one, especially since you've offered a thoughtful analysis.

My brain is spinning from trying to decipher what the reflection is and what the interior scene is, I like that very much, ambiguity rules K.O.

 

The diptych composition is very pleasing, with patterning and form flowing across the two panels. I'm in agreement regarding the human form, which seems to be stood in quiet contemplation of the scene - perhaps mirroring (the irony) our own journey.

Actually, there are two more human forms in the lower left corner.

 

It's not too unusal to mix reflections and interior space, but this is the only one I've seen where you can actually look through the structure and pick out detail on the other side.

Cyclists? Is one of the you? A self portrait then? :D

I'm not in this. It's shot at a slight angle to get the best composition, then skewed in PS.

Thanks for posting that, Carl. The details here really fascinate. The cyclists add a whole different feel -- or perhaps we should say, they add a whole different subimage. The overall effect is a bit like a Chinese landscape, insofar as different portions of the frame contain distinct scenes that can be viewed both individually and as parts of the whole. The color scheme works, too, that rather odd green of the windows set off against the yellow building and bluish sky.

What I really like about this reflection posting is that the colors work so well together. The green door with the cream window trim almost looks like they picked those colors to compliment the reflecting colors. The outstanding details are also a major plus.

Jim