[photo] under the shade of a tree; about to cross the road
June 9th, 2005under the shade of a tree
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Not my best works, but both are educational, which has it's own value. In this case, I'm reminded that subject matter is not the only thing that makes a photograph. I think it was Garry Winogrand that said, "If a dramatic subject were the guarantee of a dramatic photograph, every picture of a close play at home plate would be a masterpiece." In "under the shade of a tree", the lighting would make or break this shot. And in "about to cross the road", composition played the most important role. In both cases, the subject matter was nothing at all extraordinary.
about to cross the road
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