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Boomtown
What I really
admire in Julie’s inspirational images is that they all artistically
capture powerful and poignant situations. This gives each viewer the
opportunity to awake their inner thoughts and feelings to relate what
they see and experience in these creative prints. In
Boomtown,
the photographer has impressively captured what to some is a
depressive scene. Certainly, the strong directional sunlight superbly
illuminates the locale revealing every detail to perfection, including
that in all of the shadow areas. Looking beyond the beauty of line and
color, it is very evident that Julie has eloquently revealed the tragic
downfall of a photographic giant, namely, Eastman Kodak. This demise is
significantly illustrated by the “K” in the Kodak sign breaking away
from the brick wall, and the deterioration of the Kodak logo emblem.
Coupled with the obvious age-related decay of the building’s facade,
compellingly illustrated by the torn and dilapidated mesh covering on
the main front door, the whole scene paints a bleak picture of despair
and loss. All is not lost, however, and inspiration is offered by the
condition of the striking blue newspaper holder, and the condition of
the brick work which looks as good as new. Looking further, what is of
paramount importance in our quest for hope that Kodak will survive,
rests with the majestic sun’s rays. The latter’s strong diagonal
direction bathes the Kodak sign and logo in warm light, creating
dramatic shadow patterns. Crucially, these arrays do not disappear and
end at the concrete wall below, which they would have done if the
photographic company had folded completely. Instead, the shadows,
particularly originating from the Kodak sign, end in a series of
patterns, and I believe that the clear gaps in the shadows are real
pathways for successful growth and opportunity. For myself, I am
confident that there is still life and hope for this once-great company,
an upward battle to be sure, but one that will definitely take them out
of bankruptcy and into a brighter future.
Catch of the Day
Don’s excellent
exhibition is a great tribute to his photographic artistry and to his
patience and ornithological expertise in capturing memorable images of
many different birds. I was torn between reviewing the prints of the
Great Egret and the Common Loon capturing their prey, but I settled on
the latter mainly because it is a less common subject matter, and the
natural surroundings in the print were especial. The photographer’s
graceful and elegant image of a mature, breeding Common Loon captures
the sheer beauty and majesty of
nature, whilst also illustrating the more obvious side of catching a
fish for survival purposes. The almost monochromatic background provides
an impressive setting for this loon portrait a it glides effortlessly
across the lake’s calm surface. The lovely soft lighting casts a magical
glow over the water, and reveals every detail of this magnificent bird,
from its black, dagger-like beak to the resplendent black and white
horizontal patterns
Serene Reflections
Emily has documented the unbelievable landscapes of Chile...which she
terms her dream destination.
She has captured a single bird in a photographic composition which
creatively puts it in the upper right hand corner of the photo. The soft
reflections of this bird provide a counterpoint to the sharp rendition
of her subject. This is an unusual and very effective way to
present an image....too often things are dead center and the eye does
not get a chance to explore the entire "canvas" of the photograph.
Emily has you focus first on the bird and then lets your eye travel to
the beautiful reflections of the sky and water with their soft pink
colors. This provides to the viewer a visual treat. The photo is beautifully presented, making this an image that should be
admired for a long time by the lucky person who buys it and hangs in
their home.
Shifting Sand
Three in the Garage
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