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Walking Under an Angel
May 30, 2007For some reason this is probably one of my favourite photographs taken with my Diana so far. At least the most favourite that doesn't actually involve my loved ones which I like for more obvious personal, sentimental reasons. Liking this shot may have something to do with the fact that I've always been very fond of this sculpture, a different view of which, complete with explanatory details can be seen here. From my early 20's I can remember it standing in the moat of the National Gallery of Victoria which I used to visit whenever I was in the city, so it represents to me not only the colourful art life of Melbourne, but some of it's spirit also. So maybe that's why I like it so much, I'm sure there might be some "technical" reasons like composition and so forth, but hell, thinking about that sort of stuff sometimes makes my brain hurt...
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If you like it, perhaps you could please tell me why...
Diana 151 with Fuji NPC 160
9 Responses to “Walking Under an Angel”
Ronald K. Johnson
May 30, 2007 17:03
Hey I like it for its "difference". Good one I also like film.
ron
May 30, 2007 17:03
Hey I like it for its "difference". Good one I also like film.
ron
angie
May 30, 2007 22:03
i can't believe the incredibly funky and huge art pieces you have the pleasure of living near. you shot this at the perfect time, cameron. the skies just add to the mystique.
May 30, 2007 22:03
i can't believe the incredibly funky and huge art pieces you have the pleasure of living near. you shot this at the perfect time, cameron. the skies just add to the mystique.
Cameron
June 1, 2007 12:07
Thanks people, I'm glad you seem to like it as much as I do! I think the fellow walking below the sculpture really added that extra something to the composition, not just a sense of scale (although of course that helps!)
Cheers all, have a great weekend!
June 1, 2007 12:07
Thanks people, I'm glad you seem to like it as much as I do! I think the fellow walking below the sculpture really added that extra something to the composition, not just a sense of scale (although of course that helps!)
Cheers all, have a great weekend!
[terrorkitten]
June 2, 2007 21:44
Wonderful Cameron..love the saturation in this shot..I know I have said it before but you really work that 160 film well through the plastic camera...I always have to stay on a high ASA...perhaps I'll try something slow in the harsh Cretan light
June 2, 2007 21:44
Wonderful Cameron..love the saturation in this shot..I know I have said it before but you really work that 160 film well through the plastic camera...I always have to stay on a high ASA...perhaps I'll try something slow in the harsh Cretan light
Cameron
June 2, 2007 23:51
Thanks Phil, I love what this film can do, but if I hadn't had the "cloudy" aperture on the Diana, this shot might have been a bit under-exposed. Personally, I think you could do wonders with this film in the Meditteranian light.
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June 2, 2007 23:51
Thanks Phil, I love what this film can do, but if I hadn't had the "cloudy" aperture on the Diana, this shot might have been a bit under-exposed. Personally, I think you could do wonders with this film in the Meditteranian light.
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