red wall

[Theo]

Too plan?

[eob]

Too plain? Not at all, Theo! I like this shot a lot. Reminds me of abstract paintings by Piet Mondrian.

You've achieved a perfect balance in your composition. The simplicity of means resulted in a powerful visual impact. Colors, lines and shapes complement one another to form rich visuals with both tension and order at the same time.

One of your greatest images so far, IMHO...

[Theo]

thank you very much eob

[aprilS]

Too plain?

For me, it's very strong! Like eob, I'm reminded of Mondrian; but with the addition of subtle depths in texture, light, and accent curves.

One thing I tried was a flip, and was intrigued by that result. It gives me -- at least from a Western view-- more access into the image, from which I then keep circling clockwise through that highest energy point bottom right.

I really like this image. Great dynamic balance.

[Theo]

tyvm April I tried flipping it but settled for the original orientation.

[ilchkai]

pwhor, strong reds and browns, harsh lines, texture - a triumph of simplicity. i like this - but i think it needs to be big, very big on a wall, dominating a room.

the only criticism i have would be that it appears a little bit over-sharpened - the white line, although necessary, looks too much like an artifact of the sharpening than a real object. and i am not sure about the crop, it might be better if the left hand side was cropped a little tighter to eliminate the little bit of red background showing (three quarters down on the left hand side).

thanks for sharing

kai

[habakuk]

Thanks for all the good comments. Easy enough for me to now just concur with your statements.


I like this shot really good. Very powerful!

cheers
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[Ted Byrne]

Okay Ilchkai... let us debate that white line :-) In this form it the subject... the emotional star atop a dramatic setting. It is for me what the story is about. But... but... yeah... I tried de-sharpening and the image as a whole popped out as an ensemble.

So I conclude? Hmmmm... that you are exactly right... diminishing the star will create a differently powerful story. BUT... BUT... leaving the klieg light on him... full upon the white line is another tale. One I like as well.

Isn't it delightful to discover an image  which teases out a debate? Thanks Ted.

And Merry New Year - Happy Christmas