Quotes
[Laura] Henkin said, “I don’t think it gets talked about a lot, but I believe strongly that photographs should all be presented as interpretive prints—meaning, the artist is directing the viewer in what to see. In order to accomplish that, they need to have a strong idea of what the print should look like, and then an ability to lead their chosen tools to execute their idea for the print.” Cited by Jon Cone
“In the arts there are many right answers.” – Jerry Uelsmann
“If it doesn’t have ambiguity, don’t bother to take it. I love that, that aspect of photography—the mendacity of photography—it’s got to have some kind of peculiarity in it or it’s not interesting to me.” – Sally Mann
Links
– Changing Perspectives
– New Zealand
– Using the brush size to realistically cut out hair
– Using the Pen tool
– Adding a colored background to a photo Also how to use the refine edge brush in Select and Mask.
– Grand Landscape, Part I
I saw these possessions sitting on the street, all neatly folded and piled, with a note to an acquaintance and a begging sign. It told one story, but I couldn’t help but wonder, what the story would have been if I could talk to the owner… A life piled in 2 square feet.
I have a hard time with photographs of homeless people or beggars. they make great subjects but the question is why is the person taking the photo. in what way it will help ease the subject’s life?
however your photo is powerful in that it has only meaning if the viewer gets involved in deciphering it, asking questions… the image leave in the viewer mind .. and heart
congratulation
Ran – Thank you . One of the reasons I took this image was that it did not have the person in it, but clearly represented someone in a difficult situation. The neatness of the folded garments and blankets, spoke to me of someone who is disciplined and has probably seen better times. He may also be sufficiently known on the street to leave his possessions right there. We should do better by these folks.