ordinaryimages
thoughts in solitude
Posted by ordinaryimages (Kentucky Bluegrass, United States) on 3 November 2009 in Abstract & Conceptual.
sometimes it's easier to run a cloth across a table than retouch the dust spots...just think'in.
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bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Indeed...a profoundly thought and excellent image!
3 Nov 2009 5:29am
@bluechameleon: Shot this and dumped the card. Yikes...there was a lot of dust! Re-shot after cleaning the table : ]
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
Yes, a little prep for a photo sometimes saves a lot of pp work.
This image is so plain and simple that it is dramatic for that reason.
Wonderful B&W !!!
3 Nov 2009 6:27am
@Dulcie: Typical male, who would have thought of cleaning the table? : ] I pushed the negative space as an experiment.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
A good title -book and photo- for this simple composition. The solitary thoughts can be dangerous! :))
3 Nov 2009 7:01am
@Paco Díaz: The mind is a dangerous place...don't go in there alone : ]
Farnaaz from Iran, Iran
.. it seems you can find a word and just a word to tell a complete story .. complete story complete shot .
3 Nov 2009 9:19am
@Farnaaz: Welcome to Am3!
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
I like the way the book seems to glow with inner light. Not so sure about the diagonal line in the top left corner. I would be tempted to crop it out, or slightly recompose to eliminate it.
3 Nov 2009 11:08am
@grouser: Or I could replace the table for one without a leaf...rarely use it : ]
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Nicely composed - sans dust spots! HA Ha. Well done.
3 Nov 2009 12:09pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Very nice. Merton had a profound impact on an entire generation of us back in the 60s. He also was on the cutting edge of moving beyond religious institutional boundaries.
3 Nov 2009 2:27pm
@john4jack: Not only that, he was a...cat. His books still provide income to the "monastry".
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
If it was just that easy to clean the sensor cover.
3 Nov 2009 4:07pm
@Steve Rice: aaaaargh! The Pentax is much better in the regard, the 5D drives me nut[tier].
Marilla from Turku, Finland
Thinking is an excellent hobby - and remember: with a book you are never alone!
3 Nov 2009 5:45pm
@Marilla: True, someone has to read to me : ]
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Good shot and beautiful B/W! Very nice composition!
3 Nov 2009 6:41pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks! The notion was to leave thinking room.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
I love the subtle details in this, Jerry, right down to scuff marks on the pages. The composition is perfect. Bravo for this still life.
3 Nov 2009 8:33pm
@Stephen Phillips: This copy has made a few pilgrimages : ]
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
I love this shot! I was going to say, "Nice table....whoever keeps it so perfectly shined must be good" ...until you all started talking about dust spots ;) Very powerful shot ! :)
3 Nov 2009 11:16pm
@Michael: Thanks! I continually struggle to add more space.
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
I guess that makes you a realist. Very nice image. That table makes a great background.
6 Nov 2009 7:07pm
Pentax K-7
1/15 second
F/4.0
ISO 800
35 mm