Frank: When I reflect on the moment of this shoot, I find it interesting
that I was kind of caught between two possibilities: 1) I wanted to take a
photo of things in my china cabinet as they appeared. In a sense, I think
the intent here is historical documentation? and 2) I wanted to do a still
life photo. The two don't always coincide. Of course, they can sometimes,
but it's also possible that they don't sometimes. I'd have to say that
"clutter" is common thread in my inner decor: 1) to me, it gives my space a
warm & cozy feel & 2) I'm a bad housekeeper. But clutter as a still life
photo that works as a still life photo is probably harder to achieve. In
any event, I do aim to experiment more, and I want to be more thoughtful
about light in my next attempt; and, I have to say, I'm really grateful the
guys of PDML were willing to comment on photos of tea pots. I think it says
a lot of really great things about the gents on the list. Truth be told, I
was a little hesitant about posting that shot, but then I put faith in the
generosity repeatedly demonstrated by all the folks on the list and went for
it.
Big Cheers to you, Frank,
Christine
----- Original Message -----
From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: PESO Curios in the China Cabinet
> On Jan 28, 2008 8:15 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Frank: Thanks for looking. Some complaints about the clutter, which I
>> think are valid, and I will experiment with a rearrange, but I like the
>> clutter too. I'll find my answer with more experimentation. Cheers,
>> Christine
>
> For me, a shot is either there, or it's not. I can't "rearrange"
> things to make things look better, and I'm not talking
> philosophically, I'm talking reality. No matter how I try to
> "improve" the look of a still life, I can't. I see it: either it
> works or it doesn't. I take the photo: either that works or it
> doesn't.
>
> Back in the days of film I've taken some shots that I loved, but that
> could have used some improvement ("man, I should have focused on the
> front lip of that cup!"), and when I went back to "reshoot", I simply
> couldn't arrange the objects the "right way" - it just never looked
> right.
>
> I'm not saying you can't rearrange things, nor am I saying you
> shouldn't, I'm just saying I can't. Hopefully it'll work for you.
>
> I guess that's why I'd never make it as a studio photog...
>
> ;-)
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
>
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