Artistic Concepts and Processes

We all know what an essay is, right? We've all had experience in school writing one or, at least, reading one--a short, opinionated writing about a specific subject. However, there is an alternative definition, one we often don't consider --an initial attempt or endeavor. It is vital for us to create without being afraid to fail, essayer as the French put it, to attempt. In doing so we become more familiar with a process or technique and eventually, with enough attempts, we can become experts.

Here is a sample of my attempts...

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Lightnin'

Lightnin' by TheLouisianaJackhammer
Lightnin', a photo by TheLouisianaJackhammer on Flickr.

Composite image from 6 different exposures. Camera set to continual shooting mode, 10s at f/4.5 ISO 640. Flash set to second curtain. The foreground and background contrast well, both in value and color, the orange in the foreground with the purple in the back, though a certain warmth binds them together well. Use of flash creates an interesting subject for the photo, but the hero is the background. The four bolts of lightning, the power post, the radio towers and trees on left and right provide a nice repetition. Cropping also adds interest, as the dimensions of the image are atypical.

10s at f/4.5 ISO 640

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