Here's a somewhat abstract image of yet another cascade/waterfall on Deadman's Creek on the Sonora Pass. Not only am I looking for a title, but also I have a number of crops both color and b&w that I can't decide on which one(s) will make it to my website permanently. I've put these options up on
Picasa and for those who have a moment I would appreciate any thoughts on choosing say a color and a b&w. This also has a version that is just a straight version of the original scan so you can see where the image came from.
Now with the title, this is a slight delaying tactic on my part because I'm hoping you will form an impression of the image and even perhaps suggest a title before I influence your impression with a couple of sentences at the end...
So, have you ever looked at a scene, captured it, worked on and then have someone come up to you and say something like, hey, that looks like a fill in the blank?? Well I had been working on this one and spent quite a bit of time working on it when my wife walks in and says, "What's that? It looks like the head of a bear!" And dang it, if I can't get the image of a grizzly's head out of my mind now. She's always finding things in my images that I don't see. It's uncanny.
So my question is, did you see this before I wrote that comment about the bear's head? Or were you influenced to think that because of the words??? Interesting eh?
Anyway... I would greatly appreciate any comments or impressions, especially even if the image works or doesn't work for you.
4x5, 450mm, V100, f/64 @ 4s
the larger version is a different crop, b&w
Thanks folks!
Lon
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34 comments- Dan.
I love this comp and imo it is a superb image. I don't have a title yet
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Of all the variations, I thin this one you posted here is the best. I did not see the bear head before you mentioned it and it still does not impress upon me. I like that abstract nature of the image but overall its just not spinning my Beanie.
Regardless, it works very well and is a beautiful tight falls photo.
Looks like you guys had a great time up in Sonora Pass.
Magnificent shot.
Joking apart, great image. I am really enjoying these last abstract-minimalist essays you are doing with your heavy camera :) Really great...simple and however you can get lost into the images for hours. Congrats man ;-)
RP
I like the draping of water around the textured and worn rock.
I think it deserves a one word title like "Worn", "Balance", "Draped", or "Bear-Grease"
The water flow and especially the small one in the corner of the bear's mouth lead my eyes to the black abyss. I keep looking for more detail in the black; maybe that is what make this image intriguing to me.
BTW my white rose macro "Ice Cave" got its title just like your "Bear".
As to the photo... I think the water is too silky. But you said you were going for an abstract and in that vein the image sure makes me look and ponder.
I think Joann needs to help more often with the titles. She has been doing that for years with your images, great find Joann
Seriously, cool photo, this one works well for me. It's a very intimate scene with all sorts of possible shapes if you let your imagination roll with it. Great work!
By the way, the comp with more of the right showing is cool too, even more bearish.
By the way, saw my first grizzly and her 2 cubs today driving home from the Tetons. About 25 miles outside of Dubois. Go figure I see them off the road after spending so much time in the backcountry. I consider it luck. ;]
Anyway, I appreciate the honest responses. Thanks!
Lon
I think I saw this image over on CANP, where I commented on the various versions. Anyway, this is a excellent image. Love the composition and I do see the "Bear." Best regards.