The Thin Red Line

 

I really do not expect much feedback on this. I realise it may be too simple for some. In all honesty this is a photograph pretty much untouched.

 

Feedback of any kind is appreciated.

Perhaps feedback would be more forthcoming if a better description of the image is provided. This is too simple to appreciate/critique unless some background is available.

If I knew what it was then Id critique whether its just a photo of a line or whatever.

I have no idea what this is and I could not care less. The fact is that I like it a great deal. I spent a good deal of time this morning looking at a Motherwell painting at the Denver Art Museum that there was no meaning to. The important thing is that I stand and look at this painting every time I am there. This image is one that makes the viewer think and I congratulate you for posting a pure abstract composition here.

 

Well done lad.

 

-Owen

Interesting:: I might have made it vertical and 'dead' center. I am in the dark on how to rate this so before becoming red-faced, I will abstain.

I never saw the movie but my husband liked it.

I find this image interesting as a minimalistic form expression. White text on lower edge work distruction on my viewing. Have you seen the abstract paintings of Kazimir Malevich (1878 - 1935)? Japanese caligraphy? Best regards. Ilia.

6 comments in less than hour. I was very surprised.

 

Robert, You may have a point. However this is an abstract. Sometimes I like images even when I don't know what the subject is. What you are actually looking at is fine droplets of water blurred by a slow shutter speed. (15 seconds if I remember correctly.) Thanks for your input. It is appreciated.

 

Anthony, It is most definitely a photograph. It is a photograph of a line. A better description is given in my reply to Robert. Clicking the link below will show you exactly what you are looking at.

 

Owen, That is one of the nicest comments I have ever been given because it sums up how I feel about a lot of things. There are many things in life I don't understand but I am glad I like them. Perhaps this photograph does not deserve to be placed along with the painting you mention. I am a little surprised you don't know what it is as it is something I have photographed before.

 

Tony, I think there are endless possibilities for this photograph compositionally speaking. I am sure your idea is no less valid. As for the rating. I wouldn't worry about that. Comments are far more important.

 

Jan, This has nothing to do with the film.

 

Ilia, I tried to find the painting you were referring to but I am not sure if I found it or not. Please feel free to post a direct link to it.

 

Thanks a lot everyone. I did get more feedback than I anticipated.

 

The answer is simple.

Hmmm.. I have to say this line is straight. And red too.

 

I'm not much of a critique am I?

Well Albert! At least I know you saw the image. You could have let me know if you like it or not.

Lol! Yeah, seriously, it's interesting. The first thing I thought when I saw this image was a flatline like those heart rate machines in hospital.

 

So yeah, if it was my picture, the title would probably death.

 

Come to think of it, this picture isn't that simple afterall. If you asked me to take a picture like this (without post processing), I'd have to think hard how to do this one.

 

Seriously, not that easy IMO. It's hard to "shine" an object to be that red and maintaining a total dark background. One way I figure is to take a seriously close macro of a LED display in a total darkness, but you won't find a LED that thin. So yeah, if it's no post processing, as embarassing as it is, I have to admit I currently have no idea how you took this, hehe...

 

PS: And it's so easy for those 3/3 raters to drop those numbers eh? Ask them to take similar picture without PP. :P

Your abstract is doing exactly as it should, making people think and question.

 

I never would have guessed a laser... I like it!

Albert, Thanks a bunch for returning and leaving so many words. I must confess the flat line of a heart machine was not something that occurred to me. The title 'Death' might work if the line as slightly longer and slightly thinner.

 

I don't want to mislead you. There is some post processing of the image, just not a lot. This was infinitely easier than the shot with the laser and the girl. When shooting the shot with the girl, the cold mist was hitting her legs and she kept flinching. I got this shot 'right' at the second attempt. I forget how long it took to get the shot with the girl good enough. I prefer this shot photographically if not humorously. Honestly this wasn't difficult. It was taken in a darkened room against a dark back ground. The laser itself was quite bright. You just have to keep reminding yourself that light is invisible. It is only reflected light we see.

 

As for the ratings. The really mean nothing. This site exists because of ratings and not photographs. It is a pity but that is the way it is. Thanks again.

 

Darren, Thanks a lot. Perhaps all photographs should make people think and question. That said, abstracts should do it more. I am glad you like it.

A beautiful shot indeed , do i see a hot pepper at bottom right corner , or is it something else.

Thanks for the comment Naman. You do see a small chilli in the bottom right corner. You will see it on most of my photos.