"Funny how easy it is to identify a pic that was not taken by you."
It got me thinking. Do my photos have a stamp on them that says it is a "Lisa" photo? Do they have a quality to them that says I took them? I like to think that my landscapes are crisp and colorful. That my floral shots are lush and saturated. That my portrait are thoughtful and real. But what about the other stuff. The things that catch my eye that I don't usually shoot. Can you tell then? Is it the subject? Is it the style?
There are two photographers on photoblog who I think have a "stamp". I can instantly recognize a photo belongs to them. I love their work.
Whibley for his b&w portraits:
One of his portraits
My favorite photo of his
Whibley's photos have great lighting and great expression. His blacks are crisp and the photos have incredible detail. My favorite, "Wrecking Ball", I would hang on my wall in a heartbeat!
And LisetteT for her still lifes:
A "typical" LisetteT photo
One of my favorite LisetteT photos
LisetteT also has great lighting in her photos and wonderful composition. And a touch of whimsy which I really enjoy. Plus, I am learning a little bit of french from her posts and her comments on my blog! :) I have to admit that I've been using babel fish though. Cheating, I know!
Ok, yes, they both sign their photos. But even without their signatures, I would still recognize one of their photos. :) By the way, they are only two of the awesome photographers on Photoblog. I am really inspired by my friends there and what they post and their commitment to photography.
These photos I took at Victoria Gardens a few weeks ago. I thought now would be a good time to post them considering the price of gas these days. Although, since I ride my bike every where and don't own a car, it doesn't affect me! :P Anyway...do you see me in these photos?
3 comments:
yes, i see you in your photos.
we get a sense for what you believe is photo worthy, and further, what you believe is shareable...
sometimes, even with grapes...
Bold can't think about anything besides fruit porn, can he? ;)
I do see you in your photos as well. My comment last week was more about the stark contrast between your professional level and the obvious amateur who took the one of your nephew. But I do think you have a signature style that I really do enjoy.
As always, thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks guys. It's good to know that you see me in them. It's hard to be unbiased when they are your own. :)
Laurie - He wouldn't be Bolder if he thought any other way. :P
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