Friday night
I neglected to say that on Friday night last, I was able to photograph a wonderful couple Heather and Maka who got married, late that evening, that rapidly became night. What makes this different is that I had never done a wedding where the Bride and Groom came out of the church so late before. It severely limited my shooting opportunities on one hand and heightened my senses to look for other opportunities that were around on the other. I was really pleased with what I captured. It was a great feeling to be stretched differently to ensure their images are special for their lives. Here is a couple of them. They got married on Friday night and their reception will be next Saturday. Different, but no pressure. They are a handsome couple and I really enjoyed spending time with them.
Comments
You have captured a striking night horizon with the image at the top of the post.
I would like to offer some feedback, always without malice or intended offence:
I note you are having a go at 'tilting' your images. Whilst it is fun and creative to do this, the angle of tilt needs to be subtler to be truly eye-catching. Otherwise, the viewer feels that they need to tilt their own head to see the image properly. It is taxing to the eye and ends up being an exercise in vertigo.
To illustrate my point go to your friend Riki Ford’s site. He appears to have this technique down to a fine art. His subtle rotations are pleasing to the eye and they make the image appear to be live.
I agree with you, the newly married couple are indeed very handsome.
V2T
I like your comment prefaced by some kind remarks, no offence is taken. I liked that you thought I was "having a go" tilting my images. I have done it for quite a long time, but accept that you may not have seen many previously.
I understand your point, clearly in fact. It is for me though a chance in a new environment to push the limits of that expression, as much to "see" what it looks and feels like as well. Taking nothing away from Ricki's images. Isn't it wonderful that we can see and appreciate the same things differently. I applaud your thoughts and feelings and am ever so grateful for the art of expression. Certainly nothing I do photographically will work all of the time, though it is interesting that Ricki himself did make a comment specifically about the first image on my other blog. Oh well, beauty and appreciation is always in the eye of the beholder. I did take other images with a little less slant, but chose this one for the blog. Not sure why, I just liked it.
Thanks again for your comments and support. It means a lot to me.
That assumption was also based on my initial reaction to the first image because it looked somehow erroneous.
Again, to clarify, I did not dislike the first image. I thought it was very striking.
With that one in particular however, I think it is the stark horizon line that played havoc with my eyes and quite literally induced a mild vertigo of sorts for me. A genuine reaction to the image.
However, as you stated, your aim was to push the limits of that expression. You knew exactly what you were doing, it was not an error and you certainly achieved your goal.
Thank you for clarifying and explaining. I view the image differently now with your explanation.
Although, in truth, the vertigo still occurs when I look at it. Consequently, if I was a client I would probably not choose to purchase that particular image, my personal preference would lean to the images with a subtler rotation.
I agree with you, we can all see and appreciate things differently. As long as opinions and feedback are offered respectfully, there should not be a problem.
Art in all its' forms is subjective and appeal is very much a case of personal taste.
I continue to appreciate the things you share about your particular art form and I remain, as ever, a genuine fan of your work.
V2T