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Some experiments with my new Canon EOS M5 camera.ΒMonochrome with one of my favourite Silver Efex Pro 2 film emulations.
I acknowledge a debt to my good friend Steven, thewolfcreek , whose monochrome work of curious byways and bygone times is inspirational.
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Nice! Has a certain creepiness about it which I love. 
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Many Thanks, Linda.
David
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You're on a real roll, eh David?
You did good. Very nice outcome.
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I'm not sure about a roll, Linda - more the knife edge - driven to find something new, to create something, but full of doubt - a phenomenon known as the "essential tension". I'm also geared up for our South Australia trip that starts on 21st February. I just want to get going!
Cheers
David
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Humm, sounds like the way I get when creating manips.Β I never heard of that phenomenon before...Do we actually crave such "tension"...or is it the feeling of fulfillment which surely follows, do you think?
I hope you enjoyed your trip!
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Many thanks for this reply, Linda. Yes, that trip seems an age ago now, but was one of the best we have ever done - lots of photos and Journals!
As to "essential tension", I first came across the phrase many years ago in a book by Thomas Kuhn, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions". He wrote a sequel with the very title "Essential Tension". As I use it in the context of artists and their work, it refers to the build-up of personal tension that many people feel as they strive towards creating their art, be it a humble photograph or something that turns out to be world-shattering. Feelings during the process of creation and afterwards may be different, perhaps a form of release, but the essential tension is what precedes the actual act of creation. Does it make a difference? Probably for those people who experience it, yes it does, and probably they create work that is better than it would otherwise have been. Do we crave it? In my case, not really because it leads to stress, but it does seem essential to the work. There is an analogy in human relationships that springs to mind, but I'll leave that to your imagination!
Cheers
David
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That sounds to me, David, (for my type of art and writing) like you are talking more about 'inspiration' than tension, per se.Β Of course, after many hours working on one project (I at least, do experience a degree of tension...but it comes from being so highly focused and absorbed in what I am doing.Β Is this in any way similar to what you mean?Β Β I will say, after having finished a few of my works I was off to bed and dead to the world. 
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Thank you, Ann. Meant to be a contemplative image - the moreyou look, the more you imagine!
Cheers
David
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Yes, indeed. It had me thinking of Hansel and Gretel and all sorts of things. then again I probably have an over active imagination
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I think imagination is one of the keys in appreciating and understanding images, Ann. People often talk about the "Wow" factor in photographs, but it is those images that stimulate our imaginations and thoughts that stand the test of time.
David
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Thank you for the mention David...appreciated...
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My pleasure - I look at this sort of wildness with a different eye now thanks to studying your images.
David
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Well thanks for the compliment David...
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Fine shot and work...this is a real good look...
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Lots more tonal range than your typical shots, Steven, and I'm not so concerned about having a eerie feeling, rather looking for contrasts.
Many Thanks.
David
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You are very welcome David...
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a very "busy" image enhanced by that reflective water....
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One of the contrasts, Mike, the "busy" dead grasses versus the still waters. I thought this a very peaceful scene when I came across it - one to contemplate.
Many Thanks
David
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The brittle texture gives the feeling of something about to break. It is as if time has stood still there, as a dry suffering. Beautiful effect.Β
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Interesting comment, Mayumi. You are correct that there is a brittleness about all the dead grass etc. I hadn't thought of that exactly, but more of the textures created by the dead foliage contrasting with the smoothness of the water.
Many thanks for looking and seeing.
David
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The style (textures) resembles our friend Steven, but there is a little difference ... it's as if this image is closer (distance).
You're welcome!
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Yes, a bit closer than some of Steven's work, and more tonal range, but I feel the influence of looking at his work.
Many Thanks, Mayumi.
David
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Greetings, dear David. It's a great pleasure for me.
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I checked Stevens work out...very impressive !
I like this too..
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Very good, Alice. Glad you like the work by Steven. I'm not going to try to make my images like his, but I can't help be influenced when I'm out and about by his subjects.
Many Thanks
David
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It's nice that we can all learn from each other here, isn't it.
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Indeed! That's one of the good things about photography and DA!
David
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