I need help in critiquing Rose and Driftwood by Ansel Adams.... like as far as tone and contrast.. any help? thanks!!
2007-06-12 08:52:38 · 3 answers · asked by Stacey lynn 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Adams was asked once how many photos he had to take to get one that was perfect and usable as a print (remember, fashion photographers take dozens, sometimes hundreds). His response was "One". That says a great deal.
Now as you photograph, it's an interesting contrast between the softness of the rose and its circular shape to the driftwood and its horizontal structure, with occasional swirls.
The light is coming in from the left and there is real darkness inside the depth of the rose's petals. This gives a contrast that mirrors the driftwood, especially that which is in shadows on the lower right.
Adams was a master at contrast, and this photo is a classic image of it, the lines of the wood and its circular patterns, the light rose petals at the top descending to the depth of darkness, it's a great photo, as are all of Adams'.
2007-06-12 10:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ansel Adams Rose And Driftwood
2016-11-16 02:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by bhupender 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lately, I've had lollipops and roses. I'll just think about that for now.
2016-03-19 03:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋