Moonrise Hernandez

[cliveh]

Many of us really appreciate being well hung.

Sirius, get back in your box.

 

[Vaughn]

But a photograph is flat, but a Van Gohg oil painting has relief.

Late reply -- my photographs have a raised relief...

 

[Sirius Glass]

Late reply -- my photographs have a raised relief...

Are they well hung?

 

[ME Super]

Western Exposure

I had the privilege of seeing a print of both Moonrise over Hernandez and the clearing winter storm in Yosemite in person as part of the "Western Exposure" exhibit. Truly amazing to see in person, though I preferred the clearing winter storm print. Interestingly enough there was another photograph he made not far from the clearing winter storm photo (I forget the name). The positions were remarkably similar, right down to the two tall trees in the lower right corner of the photograph.

Western Exposure also showed some of his color work, but most was B&W. If you get the chance to see Western Exposure, do so. You won't regret it.

 

[cliveh]

For what it’s worth, I appreciate the Van Gogh analogy with the finely crafted print and I think Van Gogh is probably one of the greatest artist who ever lived. I also appreciate from personal experience that seeing an original van Gogh is a mind blowing experience. However, I’m not sure this quite equates to seeing a hand crafted photographic print.

 

[Vaughn]

Are they well hung?

For the record, several up around town right now are very well hung. And well lit, too! A dangerous condition, I must admit. Those who are well hung and well lit might be taken advantage of...

 

[jovo]

For the record, several up around town right now are very well hung. And well lit, too! A dangerous condition, I must admit. Those who are well hung and well lit might be taken advantage of...

Being well lit will very likely preclude whatever advantage there might be to being well hung.

 

[Sirius Glass]

For the record, several up around town right now are very well hung. And well lit, too! A dangerous condition, I must admit. Those who are well hung and well lit might be taken advantage of...

I think that is why you have twins. :devil:

 

[Vaughn]

I think that is why you have twins. :devil:

Triplets, actually...

The Boys, Luffenholtz Beach, 2012 or 2013
11x14 negative, Platinum/Palladium print

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Triplets, actually...

The Boys, Luffenholtz Beach, 2012 or 2013
11x14 negative, Platinum/Palladium print

That photo makes them look very NOT triplet-ish. Each one looks distinct from the other, to the extent of even being different heights. Probably a side-effect of standing on uneven ground.

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

The easy answer is: some people will consider it a good photograph, and others will not.

The difficult one is: asking why is like asking if people like cats or if they enjoy eating mushy peas with their supper. Knowing if people like or dislike those things might help you gain an insight to their personality, you might even find out why they like those things. But does it in any way help you understand whether you like cats or mushy peas?

In case it helps, I very deeply respect the level of Adams's craftsmanship, his dedication to photography, and his willingness to share that knowledge as a teacher and mentor. That's about the extent to which I can appreciate his work and person.

As has been established, it's a very successful photograph, from a standpoint of selling prints and exhibiting them.

 

[ntenny]

The difficult one is: asking why is like asking if people like cats or if they enjoy eating mushy peas with their supper. Knowing if people like or dislike those things might help you gain an insight to their personality, you might even find out why they like those things. But does it in any way help you understand whether you like cats or mushy peas?

I suppose it might, if their answer contains an insight into cats or mushy peas that you hadn't thought of before and that changes how you experience them. I'm not sure what level of "insight" is meaningful for mushy peas, but for a work of art, sure.

-NT

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

I suppose it might, if their answer contains an insight into cats or mushy peas that you hadn't thought of before and that changes how you experience them. I'm not sure what level of "insight" is meaningful for mushy peas, but for a work of art, sure.

-NT

I think you are right.

Sorry for the poor analogies, folks. That was not one of my brightest moments ever...

I guess perhaps I wanted to say something to the extent of the photograph being 'effective'.

Looking at the scene it can be interpreted in as many ways as there are viewers, of course. Looking beyond ones own 'likes' or 'dislikes' can sometimes be difficult, so I agree with you that discussing with others will help. Thanks.

 

[Vaughn]

That photo makes them look very NOT triplet-ish. Each one looks distinct from the other, to the extent of even being different heights. Probably a side-effect of standing on uneven ground.

Three different rolls of the genetic dice...personalities very different, too.

Alex on the left is an inch and a touch shorter, Bryce in the middle is taller than Calder by 1/4".