At 21:32 1/04/01 -0700, you wrote:
Hi Bruce
I only read this yesterday, I've been away from work for a couple of weeks.
>"The Pattern of Life" by Jon Hope - Kudos for his unusual, but inspiring
>interpretation of patterns. I like the parallel lines formed by the burned
>tree trunks. By not cropping them out I am able to get a sense of my
>surroundings, and understand that this is not a single isolated tree. I
>also appreciate the off-center nature of the new growth. The dark
>gray/black color of the burned trunks really makes the green of the new
>growth stand out. The color contrasts are very nice. I am impressed with
>this slide film's lattitude. The fairly shallow depth of field also helps
>the subject stand out well. This is one of those shots that benefits from
>both the theme and the title. It helps me understand more of Jon's thinking
>and expression. Had I encountered it in a stack of pictures without
>explanation, I might have passed over what is a well composed, thoughtful
>image. Thanks for your submission Jon.
Thanks for your kind words.
I've liked this photograph since I took it almost a year ago. I have
several others with a similar theme, which don't do justice to what I was
trying to portray. This one comes reasonably close, but I know there is a
better photograph waiting to happen. One day. :-)
Cheers
Jon
"Who are they that you should believe anything that they say?"
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