i am a rock

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 1, 2011866 views13 comments

yes, just a rock.

as a composition, this may not be the most alluring. but i am repeatedly drawn to this rock and the way light plays over it. one can also imagine ghoulish faces screaming out at one. maybe 'rockface' might be a better title because of that?

it is probably not one for the crowds ... so if you're looking at it - thanks for taking a look. let me know whether it does anything for you or not!

mamiya 7ii, 43mm, delta 100 b&w film, no filters.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

I like the light and textures on the rock Stuart. The interplay of the light and textures gives the rock a face which was especially pronounced in the thumbnail. Nice find.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

Oooh, I like this! Delicious tones, and beautiful textures and lines. Well done. Good eye!

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Comment posted by Erik Stensland on April 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

I think this is great! I love the face and the feeling that it is calling out. Well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on April 1, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Very nice, Stuart. I like the metallic look of the rock - well done.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

I like it a lot. I really enjoy the patterns and tone. A very interesting abstract, fun to study.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM

I also like it alot! Great detail. texture, tone--nice rock!

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Comment posted by Larry Fischer on April 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

Looks like pain to me!
Wonderful capture. Great contrast and texture and lines
Mono is good choice, too.
the fisch

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Stuart,

This is a fascinating and engaging study. The tonal range is excellent and I really like the texture.

Now I wasn't there so I don't know the constraints, but I almost sense a vertical format...

Always enjoy your work.

Lon

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on April 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM

Definately has an metallic look to it Stuart which looks great. As you mention the light play over it is excellent.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM

I really like this rock. It has a wonderful metallic look as Andreas and Gary mentioned. The face is screaming out to me! Great eye seeing this Stuart, and nice work with the capture.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

I like it, Stuart. The overall contrast works create to create interest. I find the LRC a bit distracting, but the lines and textures elsewhere are quite engaging.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on April 3, 2011 at 3:34 AM

thanks to all for comments

@ lon - good eye for the vertical; i'll visit the idea if/when i go back!

@ tony - yes, i take your point on LRC ...

thanks again.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM

Very cool, Stuart. The tortured face is nicely framed and the tones are wonderful. Great find!

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