After yesterday’s image that shows the beginning of Autumn’s impact on the Yoga Tree, as she turned her green coat into a truly beautiful mix of New England’s best color palette. Today, I have two images that were taken a week after yesterday’s that show the amount of change that happened during that time frame.
The images were taken a couple of minutes apart with different exposure calculation points, so that one is darker than the other.
Autumn ColorAutumn Beauty
Two different takes on this very similar scene; which one do you like best?
While I like each of these images for different reasons, I’m leaning to including only one of them, as they are very similar. Which one do you think I should include?
Have a great day!
Technical Details
This image was captured with an iPhone 5S using the standard Camera app in HDR mode. The print will be on Ilford Galerie Gold Fibre Silk paper to warm the tones just a tad more.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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16 thoughts on “Exhibit Selections – ep 7”
I like Autumn Color better. Autumn Beauty looks like painting.
I like Autumn Color better. Autumn Beauty looks like painting.
Thank you!
I like Autumn Color better, but Autumn Beauty sky is beautiful.
Thank you, Lisa!
I actually like both of them side by side to show the difference that lighting contrast can make. My two cents! They are both great. Blessings.
Thank you, Debbie. I am leaning in one direction and also have a thought about combining the two…
Oh that could be great. Blessings to whatever you decide.
The first one, autumn color.
Thank you!
Gorgeous…I have not seen a New England Fall in many years. I could never tire of seeing all those colors. 🙂
It doesn’t get any better than those beautiful colors!
No it doesn’t. 🙂
I like Autumn Color just a little bit more, for the back lit effect on the leaves.Both are great submissions however.
Thank you, Steve. I agree 🙂
I like the second photo better, for the contrast between sky (blue) and horizon (orange).
You’ve pegged exactly why I have a hard time making up my mind with this one! Thank you for your feedback!