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Here's a photo I made a couple of years ago for my final project in a photo class at City College. Made on slide film, 1/2 sec. exposure, handheld with a Leica and a 35mm lens. I panned the camera during the exposure.
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Surreal. That's my first reaction. The light trails look cool. They remind me of star track pictures, except more random. You did a lot of unusual techniques in your City College class. Is that what the class was for? (unusual techniques)
It's a little too abstract for me. I think it would be a little better if there was something in the shot that was more recognizable. I see a building in the background, but it's very faint.
Maybe if I knew you what message you were trying to convey in the image, I could understand the context better...or maybe it's just for pure technique.
Thanks for posting!
Happy Holidays.
Warren
Hi Martin,
My immediate reaction to this photo was to smile and chuckle a bit. It reminded me of the bumper-car ride at a summer carnival - a wonderful memory. Even now as an adult, whenever I ride in one of those things, I break out laughing uncontrollably.
Also, as an abstract image on its own, I like it very much. As I was "analyzing" it, I wondered if it would be better if some part of it was in sharp focus - for example, if the camera was on a tripod and panned, but then left still for an instant at the beginning or end. I tried to imagine it that way - but finally decided that I like it just fine the way it is.
Best regards,
SteveR
The photo was made as part of a final project in a color photography class. I tried to do some new things, a bit free form and creative, sometimes with unexpected results. What I was trying to capture in the picture was movement. The result is a bit confusing but I liked the streaks and patterns they created. The streaks resembled brush strokes on a canvas.
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