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Gallery Picks of the Show Wings and Wanderlust October 31 - November 26, 2023 click here to return to the details of the exhibit All images copyright by the individual photographers
Gallery Partners have chosen their "Picks" of the Guest Photographers
All images copyright by the individual photographers
Splendor
by Megan
Crandlemire Megan Crandlemire’s Gallery Pick entitled
Splendor is part of Megan’s series with the theme of Rooted in
Reality. All of Megan’s
photos in this display include trees. As I gaze upon Megan’s Splendor, I am
filled with a sense of awe and tranquility.
This stunning portrayal of an ancient tree, surrounded by
vibrant fall foliage, invites the viewer to step into a world of
natural beauty and serenity. The composition of the photograph is truly
striking. The old tree
stands tall and commanding, as if it possesses a gravitational pull,
drawing me closer to witness its resplendent display.
The autumn sky, a brilliant tapestry of warm hues, transform
the scene into an ethereal wonderland.
Shades of orange and yellow, mixed with the blue within the
sky, create a captivating contrast against the tree’s weathered
bark. What strikes me most about this photograph is
the overwhelming sense of tranquility it evokes.
The majestic tree seems to possess a wisdom borne from the
passage of time, radiating a quiet strength that only nature can
offer. The stillness of
the surroundings and the absence of any human presence allow me to
fully immerse myself in the wondrous spectacle before me, finding
solace in the arms of Mother Nature. “Splendor” serves as a reminder of the
ephemeral nature of life and the importance of appreciating the
fleeting moments of enchantment that surround us.
Crimson Flight
by Flinn Hackett
The photograph is also a technical triumph!
The sharp focus on the bird and the branch against an
un-sharp background creates a three-dimensional environment.
The elegant downward curve of the wings marks the last moment
before the wings rise again, and the timing couldn’t be more
perfect. There’s a kind of
suspension of time and space, capturing a sense of floating.
The arc of the branch creates a the pathway for the flight,
balances the photograph and supports the three-dimensional setting.
And the light!
The golden tone of the background yields to the reds and gold of the
cardinal. It even
reveals the translucence of the wing feathers.
All of the elements work together to create a vibrant image.
One might think that this was a stroke of
luck….but Flinn was prepared and ready for this very singular
moment. Well done! By John Solberg
The Scattering of Light and the
Shadow of Memory by Mike Nyerges While you are looking at Mike Nyerges’s
photographs you will notice that you are not in Kansas anymore
Dorothy! These are not
your everyday snapshots documenting reality. Mike is definitely “out
there.” I’ve been
following Mike on Instagram (@mikenyerges) for a long time and I’m
always amazed by his use of space, sound, rhythm, and light.
Camera movement is often utilized to create the effect Mike
is after. On his Instagram site Mike declares that his “photos and
photocomposites… reflect the contingencies of time and place,
insight and mood.” The Scattering of Light and the Shadow of
Memory is the one that resonated most with me. Each of Mike’s
photographs leaves room for personal interpretation as I believe he
intends. The movement of the figure into the image guides my eye to
the obvious red object (an umbrella in my mind). The silhouetted
figure has her left foot secure in the brown earth, bottom left, as
she steps into the scene. The rest is falling color, created to
separate the scene and to provide dimension. Thanks for these Mike. Your photos are fun to
look at and this collection is wonderful. By Don Menges A Visitor to the Sleepy Hollow Farm
For many, autumn is the best season of the
year. Beautiful colors, with the cold weather and the snow
still in the future. In her show, Patty has done a great job
capturing the beauty of this season in Vermont. A Visitor to the Sleepy Hollow Farm is
an outstanding landscape photograph. It is well composed, with
three different “planes” (front, middle and back) allowing the eye
to explore this vista, enjoying the beauty of the rainbow-colored
trees and serenity of the classic Vermont farm and a “special
guest”. What really differentiates this photograph from
more “standard “landscapes is the presence of the cow in the
foreground. You immediately focus on her; she serves as a
counterpoint to the landscape, in a manner similar to some
photographers placing a model with a red umbrella in the foreground
of their image. This gives scale to the photograph and brings the
entire image upfront to the viewer. Our visiting cow also provides an opportunity
to create a narrative when viewing this image. Why is it standing
alone outside the fences, what has caught its attention, where is it
going? Its brown color contrasts with the vibrant colors of
its surroundings. This is a wonderful photograph that hanging in
your home lets you travel to Vermont in autumn any time of the year
and wherever you may live. | ||||||||
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