The beauty in decay

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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Thanks
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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    Some of the initial pictures come off bright (probably due to the computer) but they are all excellent photos. The paintings are great. "Decay in all its beauty" and "the storm inside" are my favorites. Decay is an awesome contrast of coloring, storm inside is perfect.
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    oysterjar said:

    Some of the initial pictures come off bright (probably due to the computer) but they are all excellent photos. The paintings are great. "Decay in all its beauty" and "the storm inside" are my favorites. Decay is an awesome contrast of coloring, storm inside is perfect.

    Thanks for your kind words... I'll try to wind this thing up...

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Dark cross

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    :D "wind this thing up" was a quote from Jeff Ament during the PJ20.
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Well lets put an other one out here...

    Ruines of the Castle

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Loop Hole in decay

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    3 pictures side by side? I like the texture in the photos.
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Yes indeed three pics side by side... I'm not that excited about this one, çause you can see in the lightning of the pictures sides that they are glued together. I think this is a better attempt.

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    I don't know the b&w one made me look at it for a while to see what was going on. It is very interesting and shows the texture of the castle better imo. The second b&w one looks like a qhostly body at the end of the tunnel.
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2014
    Well I like the light of doorways, it gives pictures of decaying buildings. So here's an other one...

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    Those are awesome. Where do you take your photos?
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    edited April 2014
    Thanks for the compliments, I take my photos mostly on vacations, places like Greece, Wales or just around my neighborhood. It depends... My main subject is portrait photography, but without the consent of the people I take photographs off. I will not put them up here.

    So here is another one out of Wales...

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • oysterjar
    oysterjar NH Posts: 1,235
    A lot of feeling in those stones.

    I have always wanted to do photography since I got a "decent" camera. Any tips?
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  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Tips for photography... Lets see...
    First thing I suppose is to see what subjects get your attention, this could be buildings, nature, people, what ever...
    Second tip would be.., to look for the look why this subject is special to you.. try to make a picture that show others what makes this a special subject.
    Third tip would be.. Don't be afraid for failure. practice, practice, practice... follow your gut instinct, if it feels right most of the time it gives great pictures.

    And last but not least look at the light...and see it.... Maybe these tips are quit vague, but I hope they will help you to start up. if you have more questions I will try to answer them...

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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
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    Waves_zps6b028461.jpg
    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
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    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee

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