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11/07/2004 02:20:44 PM · #1
Based on a comment in another thread regarding a discussion of fine art photography, I am posting a few examples from this site that I believe would do extremely well in any of the juried exhibits/competitions that I have witnessed. There are a lot of examples on DPChallenge of images that would be quite strong in this arena:


"Peek" by Alecia


"Rehearsal" by Alecia


"Still Waters" by
sher9204


"Connection" by moodville


"The Touch of a Master" by nikon_girl


"Simplicity" by connie

These are just a few examples that I pulled from my favorites list here on DPC. There are many more. These images all seem to have the same sorts of qualities that I see when I go to an exhibit. A lot of people here should be striving to enter juried competitions. It would actually be nice if we had a list of links for places where we could submit our work. I have quite a few bookmarked and I will post some of those to another thread sometime today.

11/07/2004 02:33:14 PM · #2
Maybe, if you have time, you could state why you think they would do good in a juried show. What is it that makes them more than "another" shot. I am serious. You have a lot of experience and, imo, everyone here would be richer if you have the time to share your knowledge with us.
11/07/2004 02:36:07 PM · #3
Here are examples of what I'd consider fine art images as a somewhat seperate genre:








11/07/2004 02:42:00 PM · #4
I find photo.net to be a constant source of inspiration. The highest-rated photo section is filled with great work. I find the audience there is much more open-minded than DPC, which isn't saying much.

Some recent examples of what I would consider good 'fine art' photography:

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As in any subjective classification, 'fine art' might not be the same for everyone. I see fine art photography as being approached with forethought and planning in much the same way as one would approach a painting, sculpture or other less immediate art form. There is care in every aspect of the presentation. Good fine art photography, to me, has elements of impressionism. There is a concerted effort to produce an image that is representative of an experience. In this way it differs from a journalistic style, which attempts to be objective or appeal to a broader interpretation of events.

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11/07/2004 02:46:29 PM · #5
Originally posted by pcody:

Maybe, if you have time, you could state why you think they would do good in a juried show. What is it that makes them more than "another" shot. I am serious. You have a lot of experience and, imo, everyone here would be richer if you have the time to share your knowledge with us.


This is difficult to do. How well any particular image will do in a juried competition is up to the jury. I just posted these images because they have the look and feel of a many photos I have seen displayed as winners of juried shows. Lots of juried competitions are also themed, so your image must 'meet the challenge' in some way :)
11/07/2004 02:48:42 PM · #6
In an attempt to differentiate these shots from the technically good ones. The one thing I notice is that the lighting (at least in the shots posted so far) gives way to the shots feeling 'moody' they all exhibit or draw me in emotionally.
11/07/2004 03:11:04 PM · #7
OK. I have one to add also because it does make me think and causes an emotional reaction every time I see it.

so simple and casual and imperfect, yet so full of meaning, for me anyway.
11/07/2004 03:14:08 PM · #8
Here are a few from my favs which in my opinion fall into the category:


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