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There are
many of Devin’s photographs that easily deserve an acknowledgement
of their quality, but this set of three photographs – Girl on
the Brooklyn Promenade, Family Car Wash and Time
for Ice Cream are great examples of the kind of street
photography that tell stories. They are un-staged, captured in a
moment from which we, as viewers, can invent a past history or
project a future. Each
carries an emotional signature.
Is the girl
sitting on the Brooklyn promenade just out for a walk?
Is she anticipating a get-together with someone?
Did a companion leave her sitting there reflecting on
their last conversation?
She is in focus both photographically and in our own
attention… and then we can see the open space, the Bridge, and the
iron fence fading into the distance.
Both the main character and the setting are beautifully
presented.
The
Family Car Wash brings a smile, just as it does for the girl
being lifted to spray the roof of the family car.
It’s a moment in the stream of water and the delight of both
father and daughter.
The young son may be patiently waiting his turn.
Ice
cream. Just
sitting, enjoying the moment…or, looking at the woman’s face more
closely.… Is that a frown?
What is she seeing?
Or feeling?
There’s a watch on her left arm.
Is that her late husband’s old watch?
The three
photographs are daily life unfolding for very different people – and
they give us a chance to share them, if only for a moment.
Thanks, Devin.
Handles Two
John
presents three images of handles
from old cars in TriTone Prints (Black Ink with two Pantone inks)
making for a controlled color space.
The handles
are arranged carefully but not symmetrically, and display varying
amounts of corrosion. These contrast with the handles that are used
today in autos, especially since there are fewer and fewer handles
used. It is doubtful that in forty years
or so there will be remnants of parts from today's cars available in
this condition.
The camera
is directed not straight down but at an angle with minimal shadows
on the off white background. One wishes that the real handles
were available, to be able to feel the patina and rough surfaces
that time has added to them. But the photograph lets one imagine
handling these objects which is almost as satisfying.
Too many
remnants of the past are hidden away in old barns, garages or even
thrown out. John has insured that at least these objects will be
seen and enjoyed by a large audience.
Flamingo Reflection
Daniel has
exhibited a beautiful series of wildlife photographs.
Flamingo Reflection is a small gem.
Seven
flamingos line up in a straight line, each one posing slightly
differently. They are evenly spaced and beautifully contrasted
against the dark background. What makes this photograph so
good is that each one is clearly reflected in the water…almost as if
they were standing on a mirror.
So this
photograph combines both excellent wild life photography with a very
strong graphic composition.
The pink of
the flamingos is really the only major color in this photograph.
There are no distracting background colors which would detract from
this composition. | ||||||||||||
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