Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Second Guessing

Mill Canyon Peak, UT
For the past couple of weeks I've been trying to decide how much I like this picture, if I like it at all.  For while it is a pretty photo, it's very much in the "post card" vein.  Middle of the day, bright blue sky, centered subject.  The artist in me says there is nothing special about it, it's not "artistic" enough.  Screw the artist.  Sometimes you just have to turn off your brain and go with your gut.  I find I have to remind myself that not every shot has to be a home run.  I do like it, and it brings to mind the lyrics to a certain King Crimson song (this is mainly for my friend Brian):

"The more I look at it
The more I like it.
I do think it's good.
The fact is..
No matter how closely I study it
No matter how I take it apart
No matter how I break it down
It remains consistent."
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4 comments:

  1. Brian FayMay 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I really thought you were going to quote "Ladies of the Road" or something to that effect.

    Funny that you mention just going with the beauty of the thing. I have a couple pieces of writing like that. I just enjoy them, they make me smile, but I wonder if there is anything "in" them. Maybe I should quit worrying about being so high and mighty and remember that most people want to simply enjoy.

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  2. janetJune 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I saw this quote recently and wrote it down. I think it kinda fits here.

    "Use what talents you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best" - Henry Van Dyke

    I'm not implying this image isn't worthy. Only referring to your perception of it. :-) I think it'd look awesome printed really huge!

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  3. Richard SliderJune 1, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I like the composition of this photo, however the sky and clouds having me wondering whether or not this is real or has it been edited. Sky seems too blue to me, clouds to white. Maybe I am wrong it looks like a retouched post card.

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  4. Chris Murray PhotographyJune 1, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    No retouching, just the use of a polarizing filter to make the clouds pop.

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