AaronFalkenberg

I guess it all depends on what we want to see. I want to see the elegance of the symmetry, and for me, the added inclusion kind of disrupts that. As per Mehmet's commet, it's not that it wouldn't look good with some kind of asymmetrical element included, it's just not what I'm going for. Incidentally, your answers are your own. I'm not looking for anything in particular in them.

Doug, no need for the illustration, I knew exactly what you meant, and it's something I will continue to consider.

I really like this shot for a number of reasons, but most of all, for the quality and vibrancy of the greens, as well as the texture and detail still seen in the trunks. Kick-ass star burst, too.

 

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Aaron

"The ice image stands out because of the use of a more conventional aspect ratio."

 

I'm not quite sure I understand. They are both pans. One from 4x5, the other from 645.

Not at all. Your tone and meaning is well articulated from what I've read written by you. Your opinion is fair, as are other's that range in depth from "oh, wow" being struck by the pretty colors and the structure of the sky, to those who bring metaphors and associations of a long and lonely road reaching to the horizon, or in this case, almost to the horizon. Afterall, one can never actually reach the horizon, by definiton...

Now, for sake of discussion: had this been a full "open road into the sky shot," (envision some sort of asymmetrical cloud pattern, but roads and roadside ditches are pretty symmetrical in their construction anyway), would you have been any more involved as viewer?

Doug, you're dead right. It could easily be made to "walk the line," so to speak.

Gordon, that's a truism and you know it. Aside from that, I hinted that creating symmetries opens up for a possibility of patterns and forms not perceived from the single image, thus being greater than the sum of its parts. I have in mind many of my "ice form" symmetries, one of which is in the folder. Interesting discussion, so far. I like your last comment.

 

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Aaron

Mehmet, actually, I remembered your comment shortly after I did this :-)

It is Gordon, but it may not have unity. Here, by virtue of a symmetrical arrangement it underlines the harmonious and rhythmical nature of the furrows. I tend to think it becomes more than just the sum of its parts.

Part of an ongoing series on symmetry. Thanks for any thoughts.

 

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Aaron

Cool, I wasn't sure if it was that or some crazy "free transform"

 

Thanks.

Ah, wow. That is a creative adjustment. It totally works, though. Mind if I ask how it was done?

-just saw this in PhotoSho... looks great!

What a shot! That sky is to die for. The only little let down is in the rendering of the land itself - pretty blotchy - but who's looking at the land anyway, in this shot.

 

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Aaron

Nothing to criticize. I would keep the tree where it is in the frame. It goes with the slope, and fits comfortably in the various "layers". One of your best, keep it up!

 

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Aaron

Excellent shot. Possibly one of the better ones I've seen from a balcony perspective.

Wow, I didn't think this would get much attention, since much of my work on here hasn't been, as of late, so thank you! Anyway, YES, the sky was exactly like that. No PS saturation or anything, jut the mirror image.

I won't argue with David's opinion, but I think we look for symmetry in everything around us, from landscapes to portraits, more than we know. Actually, one of the criticisms of the single image was it was too asymmetrical. This series isn't directly about the landscape, since it really ins't a direct representation of one anymore, but rather invites the viewer to respond and recognize things like symmetry and lighting, and in others, constructing patterns. Sometimes the effect is striking, in others it can be quite subtle. I generally try to avoid the "double sun" effect, and prefer to shoot in flat light which creates a more harmonious symmetry.

Interesting composition.

It's OK, but you have far more creative shots than this.

Oh, wow Anish. It's like you had a giant reflector to fill light into the canyon. Superb.

Part of an ongoing series on symmetry. Thanks for any thoughts.

 

Cheers,

Aaron

I agree with Karlwim.

I'm surprised that it is so dense with two combined images. Compositionally, I like the angle on the car, and the sky looks ok, but the tree takes a lot of attention away from the vette. Cropping a little off the top helps.

More like a fly's death trap, but beautiful photo, regardless!

 

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Aaron

Beautiful shot, this. I agree with Yan, the cloud sets the blades off nicely.

 

Cheers,

Aaron