As the spooky season is coming upon us and hauntings will become the daily occurrences, it is interesting to see a WordPress Daily Prompt of Underground!
When we think of underground, there are a number of directions that our mind may take ranging from the literal of that which is below the surface to the possibly illicit and sinister, as it is hidden from the eye.
Whence am I?
In looking at this image, I ask you where your thoughts take you: is this statue recently uncovered by archaeologists or is it a more sinister apparition that has risen from the depths of our planet? Or, for the Whovians, could this be a Weeping Angel?
Technical Details
This image was captured with a Canon EOS 5D MkII and EF 24-105mm f/5L lens. Exposure settings were at 1/50 second and f/10 at 400 ISO.
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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Reminds me of an old Victorian historical cemetery. There used to be one behind the chapel near our school. We would sneak over the fence and hang out there as a dare, reading the elegant headstones, imagining the story behind each.
So to me this kinda looks pretty 🙂
Those cemeteries have always attracted me as well; I love visiting them and checking out the old headstones. There are a couple of great ones in Boston that have very interesting themes on the headstones.
Yikes! Maybe I say that because the photo is a close-up shot. Makes me want to get back into photography with my old CANON AT-1. Great photo. Just discovered your blog via Bikurgurl and others I’ve been reading this morning.
Oh no! A Weeping Angel…terrifying! Really scary!
I’m with you on that…the Weeping Angels scare me more than the Daleks!
Wow what a cool though! I love cool things like this!! Your blog is so great! I’m glad I found it I’ve enjoyed looking through your posts!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate hearing that you enjoy some of what I post. Have a wonderful day!
Ohh this is scary Frank! Where is this? I don’t like to look at creepy objects cuz it lingers in my mind :(((
This is a water feature at Tower Hill Botanic Garden…the discoloration is from algae growth 🙂
Reminds me of an old Victorian historical cemetery. There used to be one behind the chapel near our school. We would sneak over the fence and hang out there as a dare, reading the elegant headstones, imagining the story behind each.
So to me this kinda looks pretty 🙂
Those cemeteries have always attracted me as well; I love visiting them and checking out the old headstones. There are a couple of great ones in Boston that have very interesting themes on the headstones.
Thank you for reading my blog!
Frank
Yikes! Maybe I say that because the photo is a close-up shot. Makes me want to get back into photography with my old CANON AT-1. Great photo. Just discovered your blog via Bikurgurl and others I’ve been reading this morning.
Thank you for finding my blog! Bikergurl has an awesome blog that I have been following for quite some time. Have a wonderful day!
Yes, she has a great blog and through her, I have now discovered yours. Have a great day as well.