Mother Nature's Window Box

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 19, 20051,993 views15 comments

Try as we might to suppress and subdue Mother Nature, she always has a way of showing who's really in control. From dramatic examples like Hurricane Dennis to this more subtle example. I was stuck by the way the Queen Anne's Lace is growing from the wooden frame of the broken window in this abandoned building.

I had a hard time deciding what to title the photo. I toyed with calling it "Mother Nature 1, Man 0" and "Reclamation" before I decided on Mother Nature's Window Box.

I hope it isn't too much "man" for the "man and nature" forums.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Arthur Sevestre on July 20, 2005 at 3:28 AM

Lovely image Kent! The toning is great and really makes this look oldfashioned and beautiful. Lots of character in this image, and a great story too. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Juza on July 20, 2005 at 6:47 AM

Truly fine image!
I love the sepia tones of the images, the composition and, more important, its subject!

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Comment posted by Vic Harris on July 20, 2005 at 7:50 AM

Nicely executed Kent. Lot's of interest and character. I like the edge treatment too.

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Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on July 20, 2005 at 9:08 AM

Kent,
I love seeing things like this! Nicely done! I like the border/edge, too. BTW, I believe the white flowers are Yarrow and a fine example too!

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Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on July 20, 2005 at 9:56 AM

Very nice image! I think this would be ideal for some "photo art"...I would love to play with this in PS!

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Comment posted by Kent Newton on July 20, 2005 at 10:00 AM

Thanks for the comments, all. I was rather pleased with the way the photo came out. I'm glad you all seem to like it as well. To me, one element that makes it work is the broken pane of glass resting on the window sill and pointing at the yarrow. I don't know why, but I like that little sweep of an arc pushing my back into the flowers after perusing the window frame.

And, as usual Michelle, you are right. That is yarrow and not Queen Anne's Lace. As you all probably have noticed by now, my knowledge of things naturel is woefully inadequate, but I'm learning.

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Comment posted by beth summer on July 20, 2005 at 11:40 AM

Ditto the above comments. You've framed this nicely also. Abandoned buildings offer great intimate shots. Good capture

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 20, 2005 at 8:30 PM

Great shot Kent. I agree with you about the broken pane of glass. The square format also fits perfectly.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 20, 2005 at 9:52 PM

Kent: This is an exceptional image. I like everything about it. Well seen and captured. ><>

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Comment posted by David Bostock on July 21, 2005 at 12:32 PM

KEnt, this is excellent. The lighting, composition, and the message. Well done.

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Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on July 22, 2005 at 2:19 AM

Neat image, Kent. My two nits: I'm not too fond of the edge 'deckling' effect (although I probably would be in print form) and a vibrant-feeling image like this should IMO look brighter. This feels just a little too melancholy to me, although that might be your intent.

Good job.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 22, 2005 at 5:32 PM

Fantastic image Kent. I think the thing that I like most about it is the feel of the image.

Nathan

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Comment posted by renae sandberg on July 25, 2005 at 4:44 PM

Facinating image, the square format works beautifully, mirroring the window panes and the screen. The edge effect is mildly distracting, IMO to such a great image. I do really like the soft tones you used for this. I love the feelings evoked with your pic.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 25, 2005 at 6:16 PM

Nice framing and composition here. I like the piece of broken glass in the lower right - it really sets off the rest of the shot. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Dane Glueck on August 1, 2005 at 10:28 PM

Just wanted to add my

to a really cool image. Also agree with your title choice.

Registered on November 10, 2003, 193 Posts, 1748 Comments