Tanzaku format - local park

[HMCA]

Have had a try at the suggestions made by Chris, Glen and Steve. I tried the tulips with just one petal at the bottom and with two petals to try to achieve the "falling" look.

Would never have thought to try the peonies.....not sure if this works but I actually like the subtle shapes and tones. Will attach files in next post. For some reason I am getting the glass image from above included with my attachments. Tried to edit but still there when I posted.

 

[HMCA]

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[Glenn]

Loving the abstract, almost pencil sketch, qualities of the two new images.

 

[Steve]

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I like the abstract versions as well I think 4 is my favourite (although I might change my mind tomorrow!) - cropping close does often make for more interesting images. I prefer 1 and 2 with the leaves lower down. I was thinking if you did some vertical motion blur on the falling leaf in 2 it might make it better (only my initial thought!)

 

[HMCA]

Loving the abstract, almost pencil sketch, qualities of the two new images.

Thank you, I like it too but never would have thought of it if Steve hadn't suggested it. May actually try some more.

I was thinking if you did some vertical motion blur on the falling leaf in 2 it might make it better (only my initial thought!)

May try that....

 

[HMCA]

Wanted to try more of a landscape image....looking at the others that have been posted I don't think I have enough blank
space. But here's today's attempt anyway.

 

[Glenn]

Works very well.

 

[Elines]

For me, the first flower picture with the single petal works best.

I also like the landscape. My current thinking is that a composition with distinct layers or space is more likely to work.

But, as with all of us, I’m still getting there with this format

 

[Elines]

Went to Glastonbudget at weekend. (As name suggests it is a much smaller and cheaper version of Glastonbury using tribute bands.)

Took the opportunity for a Tanzaku format. Posting it here for easy reference.

 

[HMCA]

Looks like you "nailed it" with that one, Chris.

 

[Elines]

Looks like you "nailed it" with that one, Chris.

Thanks Helen - I was just sitting there, watching an act that I wasn’t familiar with and started to think about taking a picture and so had a look around.

The Ferris wheel just seemed tailor made for a tanzaku format.

(Shot in vertical panorama with iPhone)

 

[Glenn]

A grab shot in a formal garden in Epernay, France which I thought had an oriental vibe, something like a Chinese scroll landscape painting.

(iPhone SE(ii) with viewfinder app set to "Tanzaku" mode (see above), homemade toning LUT from a vintage photograph)

 

[Glenn]

... The Ferris wheel just seemed tailor made for a tanzaku format.

(Shot in vertical panorama with iPhone)

Liking the way the negative space dominates Chris.

 

[HMCA]

A grab shot in a formal garden

The meandering flow of the scene is complemented by the light and shadows.....and your toning is beautiful. Now I have to go back and look for the viewfinder app.

 

[Elines]

A grab shot in a formal garden in Epernay, France which I thought had an oriental vibe ….

I think what I am getting from (my) use of the Tanzaku format (and thanks again for introducing us to it Glenn ) when I use it with empty space, is a sense of calmness/serenity.

So, for me, the garden image is too busy and constrained in the narrow format to give me that

 

[Glenn]

So, for me, the garden image is too busy and constrained in the narrow format to give me that

I have a feeling both can be made to work although I probably haven't quite achieved it in this shot. I used to like to visit the permanent collection of Chinese scroll paintings at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. There are a couple of paintings from that collection which might show what I mean: Playing the Lute Under Pine Trees (by Xiao Yuncong) or Landscape (by Hongren). Here if interested.

Hong Kong Museum of Art

Xubaizhai Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy | Hong Kong Museum of Art

hk.art.museum

(You may have to wait for it to load and scroll down)

 

[Glenn]

... something a little less cluttered:

 

[Elines]

……There are a couple of paintings from that collection which might show what I mean: Playing the Lute Under Pine Trees (by Xiao Yuncong) or Landscape (by Hongren). Here if interested.

Hong Kong Museum of Art

Xubaizhai Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy | Hong Kong Museum of Art

hk.art.museum

(You may have to wait for it to load and scroll down)

Just looked at them - yes, both work for me.

Having difficulty explaining why. They both contain a lot of detail but at the same time seem easy on the eye.

Maybe it’s the ‘faded’ nature of them - which in any event suggests another variation to try

Incidentally …. I have an interest in arty oriental matters ( having visited Hong Kong twice and a son who spent a year in Japan) but I suspect it is nowhere near as deep as yours

 

[Glenn]

Just looked at them - yes, both work for me.

Having difficulty explaining why. They both contain a lot of detail but at the same time seem easy on the eye.

Maybe it’s the ‘faded’ nature of them - which in any event suggests another variation to try

Incidentally …. I have an interest in arty oriental matters ( having visited Hong Kong twice and a son who spent a year in Japan) but I suspect it is nowhere near as deep as yours

It's all a facade Chris. Making it up as I go along.

 

[Elines]

…….

Maybe it’s the ‘faded’ nature of them - which in any event suggests another variation to try

…….

Thinking about it …. This could be along the lines of Helen’s still life flower picture eg hi key.