View-from-the-High Line
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff: A neat view. Is this the elevated railway in the foreground?

Yes Steve, I am walking the High Line. In my original picture, the railing is snow white - I have to go back again to see why was such a contrast. I changed its color in this picture because I did not want such a blunt a separation.
Thank you for the tutorial. Great hidden gems!
I don't know where to post this answer. On my site or on yours? So I answered you on both. But once I am told the right way to do it, I conform. I am not totally silly!

View-from-the-High Line
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff: A neat view. Is this the elevated railway in the foreground?

Yes Steve, I am walking the High Line. In my original picture, the railing is snow white - I have to go back again to see why was such a contrast. I changed its color in this picture because I did not want such a blunt a separation.
Thank you for the tutorial. Great hidden gems!

View-from-the-High Line
by mariuca

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
A neat view. Is this the elevated railway in the foreground?

Intact
by mariuca

Comment by DChap:
the center composition isn't really working in this image, imho. The subject is cool, but i'm sure there is a better shot of it to be had. I would tone down the lights a bit, your blowing out the ceramic on the right side.

Hot-Cold_Moist-Dry
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:
My head cold got a splendid revenge!
Thank you Don, especially after the wheel conversation that planted some ideas in my head!
Thanks Margaret and Ben!
Johanna, it is a picture of one of MY pictures. More attenuating circumstances. But I understand the controversy. Should have made it clear somehow and not light candles to an idol.

Hot-Cold_Moist-Dry
by mariuca

Comment by bspurgeon:
I like the multi-dimensional feel

Hot-Cold_Moist-Dry
by mariuca

Comment by posthumous:
fascinating photo. this gets my blue ribbon.

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by mariuca:

Originally posted by posthumous: I tend to mark down for museum shots because the environment has been designed by someone else. For example, it's not a coincidence that these two wheels are next to each other. My answer: they are not. They exist in the same room though. (quote)Aligning the wheels would only emphasize the fact that this environment is not yours. Quoting Gide (in my own quick translation): "Everything had been said already - but since nobody listens we always have to start anew." Of course that, to some extent, you are right but don't you prefer sometimes your own shots of an art work to the ones in an album? You fix the fleeting moment, your reaction to it, your way of looking, the temperature, the light and all the rest that can transpires in your photograph. I was interested in the visual sparks of the two wheels touching, which one cannot see unless one is arranging oneself to see it. An endless discussion. As to your 7, I am honored. Have troubles with the voting system, marks, etc. Being an artist myself I have a problem with public approval or general agreement anyway (and am weary of it) but in this medium it is more bearable, I think. I consider myself an enthusiastic novice in photography per se, a learner with a trained eye. Duchamp would love this photo, I'm pretty sure.

I am not sure he would have approved his wheel next to Piacabia's in the same room, unless I am missing some specific history!

Take me There
by mariuca

Comment by posthumous:
The 7: I tend to mark down for museum shots because the environment has been designed by someone else. For example, it's not a coincidence that these two wheels are next to each other. Aligning the wheels would only emphasize the fact that this environment is not yours.

But capturing this woman in this environment is very special, and also resonates with Duchamp's work. For example, it had never occurred to me before that his bicycle wheel is transparent, just like his glass works are. Only with a transparent work can we see the work and the viewer at the same time, seeing the viewer through the art.

Duchamp would love this photo, I'm pretty sure.

To friendship
by mariuca

Comment by HarveyG:
Outstretched hands, very subtle