SECOND FLOOR ROLLAWAY NO MORE

I know this is going to sound strange, but you are one of the few people who I would love to have deconstructing an image, simply because you are obviously a great intellect AND perceptive. I enjoy your conversation so much that even if you were wrtiting paragraph after paragraph pointing out an image's deficiencies, I don't think I would mind in the least. I won't say I succeed all that well, but you absolutely pegged my emotional space on this one, and in a great deal of my work. Truth be known, I don't have the technical expertise of probably seventy five percent of my fellow Pnetters, so I try to compensate. But aside from intellectual laziness, I seem not to be as interested in the technical as the emotional aspects of art. I remember a photo course I took a number of years ago wherein we used large format cameras and learned the zone system. It took all the joy out of the photography. Not that it wasn't valuable information, and not that I do not respect the folks who have the intellect and the inclination to become technical wizards. It just isn't me.

 

Thank you for the high praise. I am honored and humbled. But more than anything, so delighted that I was able to connect with someone on a number of different levels, through an image that I presented.

The above exchange between Mr.Meyer and Mr.Enyinwa is the perfect example of what Photo.net can and should be about. It should be required reading for anyone accessing the site. It will be copied, framed, and hung on my wall as a constant reminder of why I am a photographer...and more importantly why I at least attempt to be a decent human being.

It is great to occasionally have a really good conversation with someone on this site. It doesn't happen too often. I guess we are all too busy. I don't know if you were being facetious or not about copying and hanging word, but I think the absoulte best quote I ever saw on Pnet was from Mike Marcotte. "My goal is to some day make a photograph that matters." To me, that really cuts to the chase.

This is such a powerful shot. Sorry I didn't take the time to read the whole thread above but I think your composition is fine and the trash on the floor is what it is...it looks like you opened the door and there it was...this great shot...I love it!

 

Dick

I'm most grateful that you enjoyed and appreciated the image. I'm also sorry you did not read the whole thread, because emmanuel's comments represented the absolute best thing that can happen on Pnet. Granted, my head swelled because of the high praise. that's only natural. But equally important is that a fellow artist would take so much time to relay his feelings about and image. And do it with such eloquence. That does not happen every day. Peace to you amigo.

Dave,

 

I returned to read it. I can't find the words to express this, but I agree with the comments by emmanuel and John and about what a pleasure it is to be here and to participate in this. I went to school originally to be an architect...long ago, but have been in love with light, shadow, art and the emotions evoked by human expression. You are gifted. Very pleased to meet you!

 

Dick

David, this is a sweet, desolate image. I really appreciated the exchange above and admire your restraint in not photoshopping the hell out of images. I love the possibilities that the digital darkroom provides, but it is the classic situation of "just because we can, doesn't mean we should." The digital age allows us to do so much so quickly that you no longer have to mull things over and then commit to a course of action...you can just try it and see how it looks. Definitely a sword with two edges.

 

Keep shooting. Keep making images like this one. Cheers, Jay

Thanks. I have gone through that phase of doing it just because you can. I've probably ruined a lot of perfectly good images that way. I still have to be very careful to not go overboard. Fortunately I'm fairly unskilled in PS, so that helps me keep a certain level of restraint.