Thomas Cole, The Oxbow - On the hill in the far background, logging scars in the forest can be observed, which appear to form Hebrew letters. This was first noticed by Matthew Baigell long after the landscape was painted. If viewed upside down, as if from God's perspective, the word shaddai is formed, "The Almighty." Cole gives himself a tiny self-portrait sitting on the rocks in the foreground with his easle.
Apparently the Big Other needs someone to sign His Works, for Him.
There is this article in one of today's newspapers which i wanted you both to read. First, because the subject was photography; and second, because it offers the kind of psychological "insight" that i prefer. I did not know how to share the link, so i have made a google.doc of it. Happy reading. :)
P.S. I don't know if i am infringing any copyright here.
True that... how B&W alters one's perceptions of the past events they capture...mythologizing them, in a strange way.
Funny how the introduction of colour (as in the colour scenes in the wizard of Oz) made the mythical more "real" to us.
And no, 3D works best with absolute virtual fantasy (avatar), for although the physical perception is one of increased reality, the symbolic content remains the same... purely symbolic. ;)
...and perhaps I should state the obvious, that the "symbolic" is the pattern of meaning already wired into our heads in the form of neuronal connections. There is no symbolic "effluence" of "truth" or "fiction" that passes from an object "into" us... no "kernel" or "essence". The "kernel/essence" already lies within.
I like that the author humanized the past, creating a relatedness with the dead that is sometimes missing in b/w.
Do we see the dead (in b/w) as more heroic? Passionate? Noble?
I've wondered why, now that we can shoot pictures in brilliant color, do we still choose b/w. I've heard "it's more artistic", but why? Maybe because we can focus more on contrast, shadows, and lines without color involved.
Maybe b/w has the effect of distancing the viewer from the subject.
Distancing... by simplifying the symbolic. Interesting concept... perhaps in a way similar to the way the written word strips the passions from the voice of the speaker of the spoken word.... the visual observer can no longer read the passions (flush faces or expressive colors worn) of the pictured personages.
Yes, much like written vs voice. But...reading allows the imagination to create the "color", the flair. B/w actually enhances the emotional connection, I think.
Oh god! Turning out to be more difficult than i had thought.
Try Aloo Papri chaat [veg.] for starters, very light and good; or, you might even try Vegetable Samosa, rather interesting dish though very common here; Or, if you prefer non-veg., try Murgh Malai Kawab [use lots of lemon with it];
Soup and salad i never order, so can't say;
For main course try Malai Kofta/or Kashmiri Dum Aloo [Veg.], both curry dishes; or, if you want somthing dry, try Bhindi Masala [Okra]; in Non-Veg, try Murgh Tikka Makhani [Chicken Dish]; Righan Josh [Lamb];
In rice try either Kashmiri Pulao [Veg]; or Goat Biryani;
In Breads, say give us Butter Naan [they have plain naan, ask for buttered naan]
Tandoor is various grilled meat, take your pick. Use lots of lemon with it.
For dessert, try either gulab Jamun, or Gajar ka Halwa. Have them hot. :)
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she certainly got back at them... as the subject transforms into object.
at least the police will have a list of suspects after some "stalker" assaults her. ;)
Apparently the Big Other needs someone to sign His Works, for Him.
P.S. I don't know if i am infringing any copyright here.
Funny how the introduction of colour (as in the colour scenes in the wizard of Oz) made the mythical more "real" to us.
And no, 3D works best with absolute virtual fantasy (avatar), for although the physical perception is one of increased reality, the symbolic content remains the same... purely symbolic. ;)
I do not know about 3D as being "best with absolute virtual fantasy". My biggest beef with The Hobbit was that it was shot in 3D.
And I should have prefaced the 3D comment with an "IMO". ;)
I don't know if i am infringing any copyright here.
In America, it's considered a "fair use".
Do we see the dead (in b/w) as more heroic? Passionate? Noble?
I've wondered why, now that we can shoot pictures in brilliant color, do we still choose b/w.
I've heard "it's more artistic", but why?
Maybe because we can focus more on contrast, shadows, and lines without color involved.
Maybe b/w has the effect of distancing the viewer from the subject.
Good discussion
:-)
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=black+and+white+elderly+portraits&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=black+and+white+elderly+portraits&sc=0-20&sp=-1&sk=
Those wouldn't be as good in color.
just interesting shades and shadows. ;)
I think bw adds dimension.
Why so cynical?
You're up past nine!!!!
Night!
I have a few books on the psychology / philosophy of photography, but talking about it helps to grasp the concepts.
http://www.amazon.com/Downcast-Eyes-Denigration-Twentieth-Century-Thought/dp/0520088859
2 Down, 2 to go!
If you have a minute, take a look and give me some ideas.
http://mughlaidallas.com/
Try Aloo Papri chaat [veg.] for starters, very light and good; or, you might even try Vegetable Samosa, rather interesting dish though very common here; Or, if you prefer non-veg., try Murgh Malai Kawab [use lots of lemon with it];
Soup and salad i never order, so can't say;
For main course try Malai Kofta/or Kashmiri Dum Aloo [Veg.], both curry dishes; or, if you want somthing dry, try Bhindi Masala [Okra]; in Non-Veg, try Murgh Tikka Makhani [Chicken Dish]; Righan Josh [Lamb];
In rice try either Kashmiri Pulao [Veg]; or Goat Biryani;
In Breads, say give us Butter Naan [they have plain naan, ask for buttered naan]
Tandoor is various grilled meat, take your pick. Use lots of lemon with it.
For dessert, try either gulab Jamun, or Gajar ka Halwa. Have them hot. :)
I will put your advice to good use!
So excited to try something new.
Surprise them with that "Butter Naan" thing. It will be fun. :)
lol. So the way to a "friend's" heart too is through her stomach. :p
Surprise them with that "Butter Naan" thing. It will be fun. :)
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Yes! Good food is good for the soul.
I'll sit patiently and listen to you ramble on about anything...as long as you make me good food. :-)
Not that you ramble! Lol
Desserts? I love ice cream, but usually choose something chocolate...or pastry. If it's delicious, I am happy
Now I am seriously hungry. :p