Basic Black

I understand the concept, but all I can see here is a rock and black. Why the -1.3 EV?

More than that I was blowing the highlights and losing detail along the upper portion of the rock.

I dunno, it kind of violates my Peev #4.
but you have a cool first name, so i forgive you
Next time, bring a model of the Martian Rover and place it on the rock--that would have been cool...

Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Stan. :)

Read your "Pet Peeves."
In varying degrees (10% - 90%), I agree with some; not with others.
But that's ok too. lol.

I guess, in some ways, the reason for posting on these forums is to generate discussion. If I'm able to do that, I'm satisfied.

One thing I've learned, over the years, is everybody sees things differently. Didn't take long to learn that. An image on one site might get a lot of attention. The same image, on another site, might die a slow and painful death. The only constant seems to be that my personal "favourite" images don't seem to be anybody else's favourites. Go figure. lol.

BTW: had a quick gander at your site - On a scale of one to ten it has to be somewhere around a ten, I'd think.

Looking forward to hearing more of your comments in the future.

I see the concept.......It has an abstract quality.....and somehow I like it. But not quiet sure if it really works since the background is almost pure black.

I like this - a lot! It has a very mysterious and yet inviting appeal. I actually like the amount of negative space that surrounds it, adds to the mystery of it. I do wish the surrounding water was somewhat visible though. Well done Stan.

Thanks a lot for your time and effort, Bill & Bill.

Once again; amazed with your images.

This just needs some visual focus. You could create a lot of tension by removing the left 25-30% then the bottom 20-25%. Conversely you could crop from the right and bottom and create a more heavy, weighty, feel to the stone.

An object on the left of a frame is read as being of greater importance, while an object on the right will seem to have a greater visual weight. Knowing this you can affect the reading of the image. See: Rudolf Arnheim," The Power of the Center".

The image does not drop to black creating a black hole of nothingness. There is subtle tonality in the background. The framing just doesn't allow it communicate.

Very interesting presentation, it feels like a still life. I like what you've done here.

Thanks for the suggestion, Guy.
I'll play with it tonight.

I must be extremely right handed, or something.
When I have an object on the left side, with negative space on the right, the image always seems off balance, to me.
Maybe I don't see that well with my left eye or that part of my brain does't register.

Thank you very much for the peek and comment, Kah.
Appreciate it.

Stan,

I'm with Bill, I like this quite a lot. You can ignore Stan's Pet Peeve #4 because it violates Lon's Pet Peeve #17, Ignoring Stan's comments. Just kidding Stan! You know me.

I think there's a time and a place for negative space and the rock subject here is sufficient in size that I think this more about contrasts than space. Just my .02.

What is most appealing here is the tension and mystery created by the stark contrast between the empty black and last light striking the rock.

A little side note - this is a great example and application of the Rule of Thirds.

I like! Different and most certainly would generate some discussion hanging in a gallery somewhere.

Thanks for posting.

Lon

Thank you very much, Lon.
Getting some good discussion on this one.

Stan,

Love this! I'm an absolute sucker for negative space... it's probably the number 1 critique I receive here about my work. Keep shooting nothing, some of think its the most beautiful thing there is...

Thanks a lot, Marc.

Have to admit, I enjoyed both your portfolio and your web site.