Discovering Gems hiding within your larger picture!

This colored picture taken by Rachel foster in 2009, was a snap. The tough thing, as Ken Tanaka pointed out, is to get geometry, mood and people all working together in such a photograph that so many of us fail in. I rediscovered this picture today as there were new post in the original thread. ADK


I only got a few shots while in Chicago. It's such a tremendous city that that's a shame, but on the other hand, family time is priceless. The big story in Chicago (photo-wise) was the weather. It will take me awhile to determine how I feel about these shots, but the only two with any promise are these (and I am not sure if there is much promise to them!).



Within the large original image, I see another simple one which others might find as impressive. Meanwhile, what are your own discoveries in your own work?


I'll post it shortly! ADK

This photograph comes from a new post today by Cedric and has within it a remarkable composition. First the original post:

Inner a car cleaning station...




Then the portion that gives a possible new meaning




For the only-Engish-speaking "Lavage' means wash. This find to me was exciting and I had to share it. Thanks Cedric for being sportive and allowing me to make this cut!


Asher

Hi, Cedric,

Cedric MASSOULIER said:

For the only-Engish-speaking "Lavage' means wash.

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"Washing", perhaps.

Great shot. Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug

A small image portion can describe a large complex idea, surprisingly well!

This colored picture taken by Rachel foster in 2009, was a snap. The tough thing, as Ken Tanaka pointed out, is to get geometry, mood and people all working together in such a photograph that so many of us fail in. I rediscovered this picture today as there were new post in the original thread. ADK


I only got a few shots while in Chicago. It's such a tremendous city that that's a shame, but on the other hand, family time is priceless. The big story in Chicago (photo-wise) was the weather. It will take me awhile to determine how I feel about these shots, but the only two with any promise are these (and I am not sure if there is much promise to them!).



Within the large original image, I see another simple one which others might find as impressive. Another Glimpse: allowing one to imagine the Street Below: Empty at Dawn or bustling at noon! ADK


So this is what surprised my about Rachel's snap of a foggy morning in a street in Chicago when there was no time for contemplative photography. I propose that one can go for a stroll in one's own picture collection and move around finding the hidden treasures that were always there, after all, that's what the best photographers do walking around the countryside or in the city streets. Except, now we can use leisure to pay attention to things we had no time for.

Meanwhile, what are your discoveries can you make in your own work? Take out those old shoe boxes and envelopes. Boot up those forgotten drives. What's in there that you have overlooked!

Asher

Near the left edge of this frame:




...is a small dog laying flat on his back with all four legs straight in the air, like a stuffed toy.




I did not see this until I needed to use this 2008 image recently.

;94891 said:

Near the left edge of this frame:

...is a small dog laying flat on his back with all four legs straight in the air, like a stuffed toy.
I did not see this until I needed to use this 2008 image recently.

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Ken,

This tiny portion of the image supports my contention that today, with excellent monitors, we have a second chance when we arrive home. Of course, this always raised the argument that where's your "intent" in this work? My answer would be the same as finding that small upturned rag-doll dog through a 400 mm lens and feeling great about my sharp eye. Intent can begin at any time. The thing however, is to be able to find parts that fit into some body of work. I believe that can naturally come out of the choices one makes of what's worth valuing. Still it's a dilemma finding these treasures, like having to pick up unusual shells, rocks and small but intriguingly complex weather-carved pieces of bleached driftwood on the sea shore.

Asher

I absolutely love Michaelangelo Antonioni' 1966 film, "Blowup". David Hemmings found a murder in-progress in his image. I found an ankle-biter giving himself a backrub in the cool autumn afternoon sun. Shrug.

Ken Tanaka said:

I absolutely love Michaelangelo Antonioni' 1966 film, "Blowup". David Hemmings found a murder in-progress in his image. I found an ankle-biter giving himself a backrub in the cool autumn afternoon sun. Shrug.

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Ken,

That film made a serious impression on me. It probably led to me being interested more in science than in medicine enough to become a researcher for a good part of my life. The movie was so immediately impressive and demanding. I have often felt that lurking in people's pictures are lot's of hidden moments we too might be shocked to find. Still, for all the pictures I've examined, to date, no murders!

Asher