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Miguel Coquis
29-Jan-2009, 13:02
Show pictures of objects with some aliveness, even when this is completely subjectif
I will start wit this one,
http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Expo%20Mars%2009/La-Chaisse.jpg
Steve M Hostetter
29-Jan-2009, 13:06
Miguel,,,, I like the way you did this.. I've been thinking about photographing some chairs and you beat me to it... we must all be on the same wave length
good show
Kirk Gittings
29-Jan-2009, 13:07
Nice. Check out the chair image on Merg Ross' site for my favorite.
bspeed
29-Jan-2009, 13:46
Always enjoy a good Chair image :)
a few of my best images are of chairs.

Chairs are possibly the hardest furniture to build, when trying combining beauty, form, function and durability.
cjbroadbent
29-Jan-2009, 14:16
http://i318.photobucket.com/albums/mm440/downstairs_2008/cassina2.jpg
I usually manage to be off the topic's real intent - here goes again.
Colin Graham
29-Jan-2009, 14:45
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3236893087_83d82bb3b1_o.jpg

a progression of temptations or vices. That's living, right? :P
Jim Galli
29-Jan-2009, 15:29
http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/021502/14Veritof4.jpg
pedal car and puddle duck

posted before, but I just love it.
bspeed
29-Jan-2009, 16:03
Jim that's a lovely image :)
Merg Ross
29-Jan-2009, 19:46
Miguel, beautiful light and composition. Excellent!



Nice. Check out the chair image on Merg Ross' site for my favorite.

Thanks, Kirk. I am guessing that it is the image of, "Torn Chair Seat", in Portfolio Four.
bspeed
29-Jan-2009, 20:05
I got the moderators noose :)
so, I learned a little something today. ;)
chuck461
4-Feb-2009, 16:11
Personal Effects
Matt Magruder
4-Feb-2009, 17:12
feels alive to me....

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/18_12x18skullpoppysgumptpd.jpg
GSX4
5-Feb-2009, 07:30
Okay, not shot on LF, but does convey to me a sense of 'aliveness'

I call the shot 'Vascular'
Steve Gledhill
5-Feb-2009, 07:52
Okay, not shot on LF, but does convey to me a sense of 'aliveness'

I call the shot 'Vascular'

Your picture Andrew reminds me of one of mine taken in a cemetery in Charleston. The old tree is quite literally engulfing Mikell's 1896 gravestone - as if the "aliveness" is oozing out from the grave into the tree. Curiously, the gravestone has the most uninspiring epitaph engraved that I've ever seen ... "A Favorite with all who knew him". If that's the best anyone can do for me then I'd rather mine were blank.
Miguel Coquis
6-Feb-2009, 04:35
boots...


http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Expo%20Mars%2009/Botas_fenetre.jpg
cjbroadbent
6-Feb-2009, 13:17
boots...
Miguel, super mood!
Ralph Barker
6-Feb-2009, 17:41
When I was in Europe during the '60s (military service) and visited the old cathedrals, I always worried about the gargoyles talking to me, as if alive. But, I was never able to capture the motion blur on film of their lips moving. ;)

Later, my cameras started talking to each other, as shown in my avatar.
aphexafx
6-Feb-2009, 18:10
Lots of really goods stuff here!
cjbroadbent
7-Feb-2009, 03:06
My stuff for Cassina on Linhof 5x7 & 180mm Sironar.
Colin Graham
7-Feb-2009, 09:29
boots...




Excellent!
Los
10-Feb-2009, 19:24
what does "aliveness" mean?
Merg Ross
10-Feb-2009, 21:26
what does "aliveness" mean?

My definition, relative to photography, is an image that brings life to an inanimate object.
Monty McCutchen
10-Feb-2009, 21:37
That's a beautiful photograph Merg.



My definition, relative to photography, is an image that brings life to an inanimate object.
Kirk Gittings
10-Feb-2009, 21:47
One of my favorites Merg. I remember it from your website.
Merg Ross
10-Feb-2009, 22:17
That's a beautiful photograph Merg.


One of my favorites Merg. I remember it from your website.

Thank you Monty and Kirk.

One of my favorites also, funny how that is. Chairs and tables have always fascinated me, if only they could talk! Or, perhaps it is better they remain silent, and maintain the mystery.
cjbroadbent
11-Feb-2009, 03:46
Ektachrome 4x5 Linhof Technica + 120 Sironar
Miguel Coquis
11-Feb-2009, 05:32
Ektachrome 4x5 Linhof Technica + 120 Sironar

What to say, what not to say, who says more....
Better just look,
and see !
Great visual metaphor !
Miguel Coquis
11-Feb-2009, 05:36
some room light

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RwFNDsHP6Tk/SR1veVQ9buI/AAAAAAAAASw/qIn9OhWv8sw/s720/Foco.jpg
cjbroadbent
11-Feb-2009, 06:58
From the same story as above. Rather heavy symbolism but that is what makes for aliveness. The table is a kitchen cage for live animals.
Jim Galli
11-Feb-2009, 07:20
what does "aliveness" mean?


Take a look at Imogen Cunningham's Unmade Bed (http://www.afterimagegallery.com/cunninghambed.htm). The spirit of the person lingers in the room.

The images on these pages are just stunning. Merg, Miguel and Christopher........oh my!