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man +/- nature # 4 ~ the Jay Range

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The beat goes on re: man +- nature and I must admit that leaving the house with a specific picturing intent feels a bit strange. Nevertheless, I'm starting to get with the picturing program.

That said, I am still wrestling with the presentation, re: the graphic elements. I have eliminated the "?" and I have reduced the size of the "+/-" but I still not certain that the graphics are "right".

As always, opinions and comments are appreciated.

Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:06AM by Registered Commentergravitas et nugalis in , | Comments6 Comments

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I think this story might sum up my thoughts on these pictures:

Along one of my favorite hiking trails there is a rock formation called "Indian Head." Anyone with half a brain can look at the rock and see the head dress, the stereotypical pointed chin, the nose, the eyes, the face. But some jackass had to go and spray paint blue and yellow war paint on the face and the head dress red.

I'm not, in anyway, calling you a jackass. I just do not see why you need to have the +/-. Why not just shoot a panorama with one corner of it having some unexpected bit of man in it? Isn't that enough to make the point?

November 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMatt

I agree. You can do without the -/+. That apart I think the concept is good and strikes a chord.

November 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterFrank

"Why not just shoot a panorama with one corner of it having some unexpected bit of man in it? Isn't that enough to make the point?"
Well I think there are two points or considerations. Each image must stand on it's own and put together be larger than each is individually.

November 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterInfamous J

i would use the < or > symbols. or emoticons… maybe ? :(

November 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJimmi Nuffin

Mark - like the images, aspect ratio, etc. - see my thoughts on this on The Panocturnists Blog - http://thepanocturnists.blogspot.com

November 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTim Baskerville

I'll add my voice to those who say "great, but lose the +/-". The idea behind the pictures would come across very clearly without it, I think.

November 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPaul Morris

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