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In reply to the discussion: *POLL* NOVEMBER PHOTO CONTEST Thread #3 [View all]CTyankee
(63,979 posts)17. Well, some I DO have a better understanding of, through my appreciation of the artistry.
The portrait photography of Henri Cartier-Bresson never fails to delight/astound me. Wartime photojournalism moves me incredibly.
I cannot tell you how astonished I was at photograph #2 in this thread and how moving I found it. The birds lifting from the water so delicately (but you can almost "hear" the wings flutter even slightly) takes my breath and heart away...
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Smolen-Gulf Bridge for clever composition & strong, eye-leading movement into & across the whole
patrice
Nov 2012
#2
I wish I had your eye on photography. I can perceive painting better than photography and I
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#8
Sorry! no books. Just a family with shutter-bugging in its blood, ever since I was a child.
patrice
Nov 2012
#9
I have tried, believe me. My dtr is a "natural." She and I were on vacation and took a photo
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#16
Oh yes, and . . . just let lose a little and just simply experience the picture, you probably know
patrice
Nov 2012
#10
Well, some I DO have a better understanding of, through my appreciation of the artistry.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#17
I also like the Smolen bridge picture because it has kind of modern dimensions, what with
patrice
Nov 2012
#26