landscape T I M E

A great abstract, very dynamic in the original post(I feel no special need for cropping here), a stone wave...

I am pretty sure it was taken in Utah, there are many similar erosion of this type in that State...

Tomas, you are indeed a great outdoor photographer!

the verticals on the right half are simply too big and dominant. the curvy stuff is far more interesting and aesthetically pleasing, yet given only a bit part in the background. artistic piorities are so thoroughly reversed one can only conclude this was a case of poor judgment combined with a severe lack of creativity with regard to angle and camera orientation (one of the two photographic missionary positions in play here). you know, you don't have to have it level to ground at all times.

I like it, Tomas, but I have to agree somewhat with Vuk that the really interesting stuff is on the left. Still, there are some rather novel contrasts here. I think that some of your others are better, but this is good work. Congratulations on getting the Photo of the Week.

 

--Lannie

Although I agree with Vuk and Landrum that the most interesting part of the image is on the left side, I do find the image quite well balanced as the whole foreground/background. More left oriented would have probably lead to more flat / less original / easier view...

I don't see a severe lack of creativity, nor judgement here, I just see a valid option among others taken on how to organize a natural space in B/W abstract lines.

I find Black and white photography is difficult in Digital to get the right tones, though I have

seen many classic black and white photo's. This one has the right tones for black and white

making it indeed a classic one. Well done Tomas.

Quite a few of you seem to be more interested in the left side rather than the right, but the curves that attract so many of you are bisected by an unattractive area that coincidentally is the element that determines whether or not you are going to present this as a landscape or an abstract. With the slot canyons, it's easy, you either include the canyon floor and/or a beam of light or you don't. Here, there is no clear demarcation between floor and wall. I didn't read the middle right of this composition as level ground, but many of you did, mostly those who are more familiar with the site.

 

A pleasing composition could be made emphasizing the variety of lines and textures on the right side or the lower contrast curves on the right, but before you emphasize one aspect over the other, I think you have to first decide whether or not you want to literally give the viewer some firm footing. I know that if I ever visit this site, most shots will avoid it.

 

I think this image tries to give you a sense of place, emphasize the contrasty lines (mostly courtesy of PS curves), and the curving waves. That's too many conflicting approaches. Pick one. . . . then another one. . . . . .

Congratulations Tomas, wonderful picture. I'd suggest trimming the top a little bit to get rid of the distracting black shadow in the center, which would make it a bit cleaner. Great job!

I took a look at this photograph early in the week and did not really have much of a reaction to it. I correctly assumed it was a somewhat abstract photo of the Wave rock formation in Arizona. It is a pretty popular and often photographed subject after all. I have seen similar (if less dramatic) rock sediment patterns in Nevada. It appears to have been a good photo for discussion at the very least.

 

To me this photograph reminded my of an illustration in a geography text book which is to say that it is effective at conveying an idea or concept but does not seem (in my opinion) to do it in a very artistic manner. One of my favorite comments was from Vuk, who has an uncanny ability to get to the heart of the matter without burning up too many words. Carl made me engage my brain and actually think about this a bit more than I had before. He even stepped up with the weekly crop-for-strength advise usually offered by Michael Seewald. There is not much about this one to keep your eyes from leaving the frame.

 

The photographer is no slouch by any means but this one did not connect with me very well. Were there no other shots from this location? I am surprised that no one took the opportunity this week to blast the border treatment (what was he thinking).

very interesting time association.effective work.

Looking at your nice photo, I was taken in that great movement ;-) wow !

Another view of the wave of Utah... It took me sometime to remind where I saw this picture...

:o)

I'm afraid I don't understand how another person thinks they have the place, authority, or expertise to tell another photographer how to: categorize their work, rotate it, crop it, define it, label it, and above all telling that person how they should've shot it! UNBELIEVABLE PEOPLE!

 

If someone wants to say how they themselves would've done it, or changed it, fine, I don't have any problem. But commandeering a forum to put across your own way of doing things in my strong opinion is flat out wrong.

 

Secondly, I really have to wonder the motivation of these people and their "need to be right," rather than listening to someone else's POV and learning, OR in the very least agreeing to disagree.

 

Another thing, try comparing the portfolios of these self-proclaimed experts with others' (especially those they've just trashed.) What do you see? How well do they stand up?

 

With all that said, I like this photo and I've been to "The Wave." Please experts, go there and let's see what you come back with.

 

Ciao

I can only agree with Brad !!

 

I know the place VERY well (have been there many times) and have hundreds of shots in my archive. I love the place and I think Tomas original shot is very nicely portraying the beauty of this place.

 

Tomas: Don't listen to these "experts" .... I know that you know the artistic value of your work.

 

Best regards

 

Peter