I really like this photo. As you say the effect goes wel with what you are trying to convey and what is happening in the photo. However, as an illustrator I also feel uncomfortable with something that looks like paint, but isn't. I wonder why? After all, if the lens glass was fogged or frosted you'd still get a similar effect...
Interesting point, Miguel. Of course, a painting of this would have texture (physical), but perhaps that's a side issue. My guess is that your discomfort has something to do with perceptions of authenticity (although that probably just rephrases what you've already said).
I think a great many people, particularly those with long histories in photography, still struggle with the idea that photography is a medium just like oils, acrylic, pen-and-wash, gouache and so on. Who now insists that each of those media should 'look like' those media — that an oil painting should look like an oil painting (whatever that means), or an egg tempera painting isn't an authentic egg tempera painting if it looks like a photo?
I wonder — if you knew you were looking at a photo of a painting, how would that affect that feeling of discomfort?
Like a dream. Nice post production.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. I wouldn't want to overdo this effect, but it suits certain photos.
ReplyDeleteI really like this photo. As you say the effect goes wel with what you are trying to convey and what is happening in the photo. However, as an illustrator I also feel uncomfortable with something that looks like paint, but isn't. I wonder why? After all, if the lens glass was fogged or frosted you'd still get a similar effect...
ReplyDeleteInteresting point, Miguel. Of course, a painting of this would have texture (physical), but perhaps that's a side issue. My guess is that your discomfort has something to do with perceptions of authenticity (although that probably just rephrases what you've already said).
ReplyDeleteI think a great many people, particularly those with long histories in photography, still struggle with the idea that photography is a medium just like oils, acrylic, pen-and-wash, gouache and so on. Who now insists that each of those media should 'look like' those media — that an oil painting should look like an oil painting (whatever that means), or an egg tempera painting isn't an authentic egg tempera painting if it looks like a photo?
I wonder — if you knew you were looking at a photo of a painting, how would that affect that feeling of discomfort?
Food for thought. Thanks Miguel.