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June 2006 Roberto Rosetti

Goodyear - IMG_0087


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Guest 06-Jul-2006 00:55
What an interesting debate. Slightly curious feedback you got from the old / talented there. OK, so to strongly state my opinion on this I think his comments lack relevance / context. While there is a very valid case for stating that photos should be more than simply "recording of moments" but a way to capture and tell stories through them (it's probably the thing that most drives me - attempting to achieve this), it cannot and should not be applied to EVERY image. Sometimes photos are meant to be just aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable. In order to do that, one must focus on the technical and artistic elements and I think that they have been absolutely nailed here. This has a mixture of positive attributes - from the near / far elements of the tire in the foreground to the in focus backround, the point of view to achieve that composition, the leading lines of the tires that creates a path for the eye to follow in and out of image and the striking colours and saturation. Putting together the image as a whole, I'd rate this highly on both the technical and creative scales. Is it going to win a prize in photojournalism? No, but then it wasn't ever intended to. Personally I think he's looking for something that isn't / wasn't ever meant to be there. I think it's great to continually challenge ourselves and each other but at the same time, we should also judge according to intentions.
arminb26-Jun-2006 10:42
I agree with shutterbug, as abstract it is splendid. The comment you have received, well, if you would have added human interest, it would be a splendid shot as well, but then it would no longer be an abstract :o)
shatterbug26-Jun-2006 04:30
This works for me as an abstract. The interest is in the repetition of shapes and lines, and the alternating red and white going on. Well seen and composed!
Shimon Levkovich25-Jun-2006 09:25
A lot of good years to you and to all of us, Roberto, I like it also.
Guest 24-Jun-2006 01:55
I like too. This is an "abstract" (sort of... ) image. the perspective is original. It has its own coherence, with all those red and white tires, with this beautiful composition. As for the rest... I' m afraid it's all about rules... but who made the rules?
Lucie
Squared C23-Jun-2006 17:07
Yeah, I certainly don't think there is the necessity for human presence in every photo. Just look at my galleries. Hardly a human to be found! This is a really nice photo, don't get me wrong. The geometry and colors still are interesting to me! Thanks for offering this bit of thought and discussion!
Guest 23-Jun-2006 09:29
i like it, roberto. that's the only thng that matters.
Rob Rosetti23-Jun-2006 08:15
..and thank you all for the comments! :)

Roberto
Rob Rosetti23-Jun-2006 08:09
You are right Christina, it's a race track for kiddy-cars, but abandoned.
I think the old photographer that told me that nothing happens, just referred to the absence of any human presence. I think he would have seen some kiddy-car playing around over the track. But I think this is an abstract composition, no human presence is necessay, imho.

Roberto
Squared C23-Jun-2006 05:51
OK, well, let me play devil's advocate here for a minute. I saw this and it caught my eye because of all the things said so far, the stark color, the geometry, the "what the heck is that?"-ness. And that was just when I saw the thumbnail! But when I opened it, the first thought that came to my head (before looking at your explanation - really) was "Is this a race track for kiddy-cars? Even was going to put that in the comments, but then saw your explanation of it and have now thought about it all day instead! (Thanks!) ;)

I wonder if my first thought wasn't a wishing for "something more". Something that gives it some motion or some momentum. I'm not really sure. My knee jerk reaction is to disagree with the old stodge, (with all due respect!) but I think that I kind of agree as well.

I also agree with AL that I'd like to see a tighter shot on some of the geometry in the foreground. Throw all the rest out of focus and see if that compels your old photographer a little more.

Anyway, just a thought from a fairly young, who-knows-if-i'm-talented-or-not, not all that experienced photographer!
Doug Kessler23-Jun-2006 04:34
Roberto, I am dazzled by this marvelous shot. The alternating colors send my eyes around and around the tires until I complete many circles. Then I pause and reflect at the marvel that is photography and our ability as a generation to stop time and within hours, or even minutes, display that photographer's vision to the entire world. Oh, my friend, something happens...we look, we think, we ponder the miracle that has just taken place before our very eyes. Finally, we enjoy. Thanks for triggering this through your query.
Great shot!
Ray Rebortira23-Jun-2006 04:27
This reminds me of a Japanese rock garden where absolutely nothing happens but that is precisely the point: its power lies in silence and its ability to still the mind.
Jill23-Jun-2006 04:25
I do not look or see the technical side of my photography or any others...I study for how a image makes me feel, how evocative it is. With all due respect, I find the tires interesting because of the placement and question as to why they are placed in this matter. An exhibit?

America's waste. Our throw away society, or perhaps our need to cars as our only form of transportation, at least in some cities.
AL23-Jun-2006 02:17
I'm a not-so-old, less talented and still experiencing photographer. Seen this shot and my critique is: "Ok, all is in focus, great colors, and... excellent fit into your abstractionism theme! Absolutely nothing wrong with it!" :-))) I like the red-white alternative pattern and how the tyres framed your picture. Perhaps you may also want to consider taking a different angle or closeup to compare. Nice one, Roberto.
Guenter Eh22-Jun-2006 20:24
That`s not important - the "momentum" is happened in our brain, with our imagination! And there are a lot of associations with this picture Roberto!!!