Where I live there is a little park. I needed a while but then I realised what is strange about it: there is not a single bench. But there are tall pine trees that cast great shadows.
I’m not a fan of black and photo photos (mine, that is) but I thought this photo of three pines taken a while ago was interesting when converted. A translator, I posted the photo on the right once before with this quote:
Translators are the shadow heroes of literature.
Paul Auster
I went through ALL my photos (well, quickly) and searched for photos taken in this park in the nine years since I’m here with as much variety regarding light conditions as I could find. Let’s have a look.
A Slovenian in Italy for love. Blogger, photographer, translator and would-be writer who would be a writer if she wrote. Plus reluctant but emerging poet. Beware.
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35 thoughts on “Lens-Artists PC: Shadow heroes”
And if there’s no bench, you sit on the ground. I love your colors, though I’m a huge fan of black and white photos (go back to where you mentioned it).
Hihih! I know where I mentioned it, Bojana. 😀 My previous tzar comment was a misunderstanding. So sorry! My knowledge of photography is too weak for me to grasp b&w. Not everybody is doing it well.
Niether am I a big fan of black and white photos. But that one is whole different photo than the coloured one, the shadows, the space, the patterns, what a transformation. I love it!
What a fun post. I love black and white photography. I love to contemplate the bones of a thing and sometimes color can hide the structure I so love. Well done.
Those pine trees are so sculptural, they look majestic against the sunsets and also the blue skies. I think your three pines look great in B&W but I also like the colour version 🙂
The sunset photos are beautiful, and I really appreciate the color/B&W contrast. Each gives something different. What an inspired idea to show the park in different seasons, without a difference! Of course, I love the basketball hoop and the photo of you and your Mom. Go Mavs!
A wonderful montage of photos, Manja. I can’t believe you live in such a divine place. But of course you do. It is a typical Taurean thing to live somewhere as fine as that. And I suppose you already know this but you have to edit the contrast ever such a lot when you convert a colour image to a black and white one as it can all be such a uniform palette grey otherwise. But it makes such a difference when you do, doesn’t it? Ansel Adams knows all about it. But I prefer to see in technicolor anyway.
Oh, Sunra Nina, that’s why I leave b&w mostly alone. Such hassle. Ansel Adams was so marvellous but many who do it nowadays fall short in comparison. A divine place is a relative thing. Joy comes from social interaction too, and if there is none, even a divine place feels like a prison. No wonder I talk to trees.
You’re right, and I totally understand. Divine is relative. You make me laugh with that last comment! I’m sure the trees love it! I know what you mean. The amount of times I’ve been passing through somewhere beautiful on my own and found myself in the throng of a carnival or a street band or just a lovely stroll somewhere far from home but no one to share the moment with and unable to talk to strangers because of a language barrier, just me and my camera. I totally get it. Just so you know, you are most welcome to message me any time if you ever feel like that ❤ And you should know I think you have one of the most wonderful brains I've ever come across. Ha ha!!
How sweet and generous you are. ❤ My brain is blushing. I'm glad that you get it but also not because it's a sad feeling. I'm off in three days for three months. I'll need to learn to connect with people again…
And if there’s no bench, you sit on the ground. I love your colors, though I’m a huge fan of black and white photos (go back to where you mentioned it).
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Hihih! I know where I mentioned it, Bojana. 😀 My previous tzar comment was a misunderstanding. So sorry! My knowledge of photography is too weak for me to grasp b&w. Not everybody is doing it well.
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Shhhh. It’s ok.
You great at what you’re doing.
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Thank you, dušo. 🙂
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🙂
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Great photos, you’ve got a great compilation of shadows in this collection Manja. Loved all of them
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Thank you, Not Pam. 🙂 These trees always make me smile.
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Niether am I a big fan of black and white photos. But that one is whole different photo than the coloured one, the shadows, the space, the patterns, what a transformation. I love it!
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Thank you, Sunny Days. I thought so too. Two sides of a medal. I’m glad you’re loving it.
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The sunsets are so beautiful, Manja.
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Thank you, Jo! It’s been a while since I witnessed a really dramatic one…
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A lovely park to see great sunsets. I love B&W photos 🙂
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Thank you, bushboy. You are able to make them pop in b&w. Not everybody is.
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Manja – what a fun idea to take the park in so many different ways! I love the concept and will admit I plan to steal it1
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You’re most welcome to do so, Tina. Remember when I stole the name of this blog from your comment? 😉 Thank you!
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LOL, yes I do Manja!!
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Great selections. Love the compare. It works well both ways.
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Thank you, John. I thought so too about this comparison. A whole new world opens…
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Hi, Manja. What a wonderful collection of shadows. I love your idea of “collecting” photos taken in one spot. 😀. I hope all’s well with you, too.
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Thank you, Patti! 🙂 I feel that I need a bit of a blogging take-it-easyness. All is well, I just sit here too much.
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What a fun post. I love black and white photography. I love to contemplate the bones of a thing and sometimes color can hide the structure I so love. Well done.
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Thank you, Bonnie Rae. Interesting perspective. I think I prefer colours to any bones. 🙂
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Those pine trees are so sculptural, they look majestic against the sunsets and also the blue skies. I think your three pines look great in B&W but I also like the colour version 🙂
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Thank you, Sarah. Yes, the trees are quite majestic. And I also think that in this comparison both sides are equally telling.
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The sunset photos are beautiful, and I really appreciate the color/B&W contrast. Each gives something different. What an inspired idea to show the park in different seasons, without a difference! Of course, I love the basketball hoop and the photo of you and your Mom. Go Mavs!
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Yesss, go go go! Thank you, Carol Ann. I didn’t realise that I have two sets of almost identical photos from two seasons until just before posting. 🙂
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Really liked your first photo, Manja. –Curt
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Thank you, Curt. I’m glad I chose the right one to be featured. 🙂
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Ah – how I love all your trees in the park, Manja – and someonte to watch over you is a good thing!
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It is an extremely good thing, Leya, and I know you know. 🙂 Thank you!!
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A wonderful montage of photos, Manja. I can’t believe you live in such a divine place. But of course you do. It is a typical Taurean thing to live somewhere as fine as that. And I suppose you already know this but you have to edit the contrast ever such a lot when you convert a colour image to a black and white one as it can all be such a uniform palette grey otherwise. But it makes such a difference when you do, doesn’t it? Ansel Adams knows all about it. But I prefer to see in technicolor anyway.
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Oh, Sunra Nina, that’s why I leave b&w mostly alone. Such hassle. Ansel Adams was so marvellous but many who do it nowadays fall short in comparison. A divine place is a relative thing. Joy comes from social interaction too, and if there is none, even a divine place feels like a prison. No wonder I talk to trees.
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You’re right, and I totally understand. Divine is relative. You make me laugh with that last comment! I’m sure the trees love it! I know what you mean. The amount of times I’ve been passing through somewhere beautiful on my own and found myself in the throng of a carnival or a street band or just a lovely stroll somewhere far from home but no one to share the moment with and unable to talk to strangers because of a language barrier, just me and my camera. I totally get it. Just so you know, you are most welcome to message me any time if you ever feel like that ❤ And you should know I think you have one of the most wonderful brains I've ever come across. Ha ha!!
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How sweet and generous you are. ❤ My brain is blushing. I'm glad that you get it but also not because it's a sad feeling. I'm off in three days for three months. I'll need to learn to connect with people again…
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