Romantic Wanderer Series #9 - Playing in the Dirt
VaryaV

Romantic Wanderer Series #9 - Playing in the Dirt

Inspired by Richard Misrach and John Gossage.

Misrach did some pics of dirt in an issue of Blindspot a few years ago that were in color and incredible, and I said "hey, I would love to do something like that in b/w." So, I took to shooting massive dirt piles and tire tracks and stuff at construction sites without the equipment, of course, just dirt.

John Gossage did some work published in an issue of Contact Sheet, also a few years ago, that was very dark and grainy and I loved that style, too. So, I incorporated the two ideas and with my Romantic Wanderer Series and this project developed....... in the dirt.

I love dark, grainy pictures.

If anyone wants to read my vision statement it is posted, on the previous uploads and I won't include it from here on.

Thank you for allowing me to share my vision.
Location
Swamp - An old tree root, knocked over
Equipment Used
M645 - 80mm Macro f4
Exposure
N/R
Film & Developer
D3200 +1 - DDX
Paper & Developer
Ilford Galerie #3 - Multigrade - Selenium Toned
Lens Filter
None
Your series is very interesting. Thank you for sharing it. I like your toned down, understated tonality, which builds a sort of apprehensive mood in your images. I think there's an explorer here, wanting to see more, but not sure what is going to be found.
May I ask why the word 'romantic' was used?
- Thomas
 
Hi Thomas - Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I have discovered that paring down the tonal range creates an oppressive mood. At least for me, it causes an edginess. That is cool that you picked up on that.

I am using Romantic in the sense of Romanticist Art - instead of grand vistas I am choosing a microcosm which reflects the emotional state of the lone figure engulfed in a environment he no longer is connected to.

Again, thank you.
 

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