Jardins sous la pluie

Plenty of room for the imagination to roam in this picture. I'm guessing that it's a cut section of a tree but from the looks of the pattern it seems they had a hell of a time with the cut. Whatever made these patterns, it's an enticing mystery.

Hi Jack,

 

your comment has caught up with my accompanying description. Yes, it is a cut section of a treetrunk, subtly exposed by side light. It's photos like this one that make me satisfied about the purchase of my film scanner, even though the use of this device can be pretty annoying. Thanks for your swift comment! Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, wonderful abstract work. Best regards, Franz

Hi Franz,

 

thank you for your friendly comment! Kind regards, Vincent

Only the eye of an attentive observer is able to observe certain details and his artistic mind to present them in the best way, leaving us the interpretation, Bravo Vincent , ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

thank you for your appreciative comment, I'm glad you like it. Yes, the interpretation is up to you. Kind regards, Vincent

Good eye Vincent, interesting composition!

Hi Patrick,

 

thanks for your friendly comment! I'm glad you like it. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, I'm glad you've ventured into the realm where absurdity, distortion, and unusual techniques, among other things, reign supreme. To me abstraction is a matter of degree, and I see this image is a most interesting example of the full-blown sort. In my own experience, I sometimes find monochrome abstracts harder to create because - at least occasionally, their success turns more on lighting, form, shape, texture, blur, and/or sharpness. One meaningful strength this image has, as Jack noted, is that it is wide open for viewers to stretch as far as their willingness to let go of the mundane will take them. Interestingly, you confirmed Jack's interpretation, that of a "cut section of a tree." Mine is quite different. To begin, I'm looking at the darker area which resembles an elderly person whose back is bent and rounded by the years. Close to that area are what I suspect are arms and hands; the hands appear to be holding some objects. In the final analysis, what I admire most about this exceptional creation is the appearance that you crafted it by laying a canvas on a table, then spreading various shapes of grayscale;e paint, and finally using the tips of differently sized brushes to blend and etch the various effects present. This is EXCEPTIONAL work, and I must attempt the technique. - - My best always, michael

Hi Michael,

 

your praise is both pleasant and humbling! When I shot this photo 34 years ago, I had little to no awareness of the fact that I was shooting an abstract, the light, shapes and forms seemed interesting, so I photographed them. My interest in what I saw was rather related to my knowledge of the history of art than to a conscious choice in my photographic style, that was even more eclectic then as it is now. What I photographed, was a cut section of a tree; that's not an interpretation, but a fact. That's why I feel humbled by your description of what I did to achieve this, which is really no more than waiting around for the sun to hit the surface of this treetrunk at the best possible angle. I see the photo differently now than I saw it back then. Thank you very much for your wonderful and imaginative expressions of interest in this image, I truly appreciate them. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, I had read about "the treetrunk, subtly exposed by side light" when I first encountered this image. And I do understand that you waited for the optimal lighting conditions before taking the shot. Regardless, the image had such an impact on me that I felt compelled to conjecture about your technique from a different point of view. - - My best always, michael - - PS I just posted an image for critique; its title includes your name.

Hi Michael,

 

it's very nice of you to emphasize your appreciation for this image the way you do, thank you for that. I will certainly goand see your photo that includes my name. Thanks again, kind regards Vincent

An unexpected intriguing image, Vincent! The first glance at the thumbnail of the picture made me impression of a part of some sculptural composition located inside some Roman fountain behind and under thin streams of water. Wonderful abstract black and white picture. Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Hi Tatiana,

 

nice to hear from you again! Thank you for your appreciative and interesting comments. I like what you envisioned when you first saw the thumbnail ('some sculptural composition located inside some Roman fountain behind and under thin streams of water'), which again demonstrates your almost unlimited imaginative talent. Kind regards, Vincent

The striations in the wood have created a work of art which you have so aptly captured, Vincent. Wonderful lighting and composition. Best regards, Paul.

Hi Paul and Dana,

 

as I was photographing this treetrunk I felt like it was a piece of art already.; it looked magnificent in the sunlight, showing of of all its glory. Thank you for your comments! Kind regards, Vincent