The Camera Lens Playing With Light And Reality

                        One of the very first things one used to learn about photography is that the more emphasis one can put onto composition as opposed to technicality,the more vibrant ones photograph is going to be. This one for example. Taken shortly after the grass was mowed at the local Vet clinic,it was one of those photographs that revealed itself and I didn't need to go looking for it. So it was given every chance it could have in front of the camera and this was the best of the bunch. Almost created an alternate landscape.

                     There are some conservative elements of the photographic community who will loudly maintain that presenting high contrast shadows as having any creative depth to them is "typical and pretentious" or the like.  On the right the sun and nature created a contrast that added to a feel of bigness. The photograph on the left expresses my interest in mild optical illusions. It may be obvious to those viewing what it is. But on the comments threat on this post,I encourage and welcome you to post your conversation and guesses about that particular photograph.

                       Accidental blur can make for an un-viable photograph. Purposeful blur can actually transform a static picture into something very artful. During this past year I have become interested in utilizing such intentional blurring in order to expand the level of composition in the photographs I take.  This is far from the most adventurous example of this type of photograph I've taken. But again,if you wish to discuss and make guesses about this,your encouraged to do so in the comment area here.

                      In the 35mm days inferred photography was more of an inaccessible fantasy for those who couldn't afford dark room equipment or custom developing at a professional photo lab. Recently I learned that using the contrast settings on the photo editing software in my computer that the effect could be easily achieved. Inferred has always been a dream of mine. And it's absolutely thrilling to be able to now have the means to bring that dream into reality. Sometimes in cases like this,technology really can liberate an artists ability to create.