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I have recently started a tumblr blog.

 

http://woodfaces.tumblr.com/

 

If there's any fine art geeks around or just art lovers I would like to hear your honest opinion on these. Would you call it art or just some random weird pics?

It's funny how some people at first like em but when they found out that I've tempered with photos they don't like em anymore and maybe feel cheated? And so for me that is now in a weird way part of the concept  :ninja:

 

They all have bits of photomanipulation involved. You can call them fake if you like but they are intentionally fake. Usually photomanipulation art is these epic scenes that are clearly not real. Im on the opposite side with these I try to do more by doing less. Or maybe Im just a lazy person not sure :]

 

 


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I'd say that they're good practice, but wouldn't consider it art. I've hear some people describe art as something which have lost they original meaning and have been given a quality that increases their original value.

 

To illustrate this point I will talk about one of my favorites, by far: 

 

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To me this work is different from the rest, not only due to the setting, but also it's apparent mood. A seemingly hostile encounter, brought mainly through the symmetry in the branches. These go from the center to the outside, crating lines to draw the observer into the center of the image, and bringing attention to the 'eyes'. Eyes are the most important feature of any portrait because they distinguish and give meaning to a face.

 

Also the 'crown' gives it a royal or noble character, and the gray area can function as both a 'mouth' and a 'beard'. This gives it both an old look, but accentuates the aggressive nature of the image.

 

The snow on the branches also suggest coldness, and the gray overtone isn't due to the lack of saturation but the (harsh) environment. 

 

 

Lastly the composition. I will take the liberty of doing a few things here:

 

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In white you'll see the rule of 3rds applied, and in red are the centers. The skewed branches appear very close to the intersections of the white lines, and will get the most attention, save from the vertical centerline. You'll also note that the eyes are located on the horizontal centerline, giving the image stability. These are the main reasons that this image is so interesting. However, and this is critique on the image, the crown and mouth are squished against the sides and are outside of the 'Safe Action Area'. They are outside of the zone that gets most attention, and so the observer will likely miss them. Bring them closer to the center of the frame so they will be noticed earlier, or keep the image simpler by removing them from frame.

 

Now, onle last thing; Notice how the image is divided by the center lines? The story of the upper-left area tells a totally different story compared to the lower right and left side. Here's what I get: 

 

- Upper-Left: Winter moving into spring.

- Upper-Right: First snow in fall.

- Lower Left: Mid-winter.

-Lower-Right: Clear summer day in a dead forest.

 

This keeps the image dynamic, because it contains different perspectives and make the exact setting something for the observer to discover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And that's all I got.

 

Cheers.


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Tree Fetish anyone?

 

 

I don't know if I should feel disappointed or relieved that it's not tree fetish after all.

 

 

 

 

Nice photos though.


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I don't know if I should feel disappointed or relieved that it's not tree fetish after all.

Dissapointed.


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I'm perhaps a tad concerned.


Edited by SparkyJJC, 22 September 2015 - 08:59 AM.

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That is some serious analysis. Was not expecting that much. Thanks for taking the time! Means alot.

It's weird me myself was considering that one almost the least interesting :)

 

 


 

And that's all I got.

 

Cheers.



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I don't know if I should feel disappointed or relieved that it's not tree fetish after all.

 

 

 

 

Nice photos though.

 

But it is! I bet a real tree fetishist would love these :pirate:



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I'd say that they're good practice, but wouldn't consider it art. I've hear some people describe art as something which have lost they original meaning and have been given a quality that increases their original value.

 

To illustrate this point I will talk about one of my favorites, by far: 

 

Spoiler

 

To me this work is different from the rest, not only due to the setting, but also it's apparent mood. A seemingly hostile encounter, brought mainly through the symmetry in the branches. These go from the center to the outside, crating lines to draw the observer into the center of the image, and bringing attention to the 'eyes'. Eyes are the most important feature of any portrait because they distinguish and give meaning to a face.

 

Also the 'crown' gives it a royal or noble character, and the gray area can function as both a 'mouth' and a 'beard'. This gives it both an old look, but accentuates the aggressive nature of the image.

 

The snow on the branches also suggest coldness, and the gray overtone isn't due to the lack of saturation but the (harsh) environment. 

 

 

Lastly the composition. I will take the liberty of doing a few things here:

 

Spoiler

 

In white you'll see the rule of 3rds applied, and in red are the centers. The skewed branches appear very close to the intersections of the white lines, and will get the most attention, save from the vertical centerline. You'll also note that the eyes are located on the horizontal centerline, giving the image stability. These are the main reasons that this image is so interesting. However, and this is critique on the image, the crown and mouth are squished against the sides and are outside of the 'Safe Action Area'. They are outside of the zone that gets most attention, and so the observer will likely miss them. Bring them closer to the center of the frame so they will be noticed earlier, or keep the image simpler by removing them from frame.

 

Now, onle last thing; Notice how the image is divided by the center lines? The story of the upper-left area tells a totally different story compared to the lower right and left side. Here's what I get: 

 

- Upper-Left: Winter moving into spring.

- Upper-Right: First snow in fall.

- Lower Left: Mid-winter.

-Lower-Right: Clear summer day in a dead forest.

 

This keeps the image dynamic, because it contains different perspectives and make the exact setting something for the observer to discover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And that's all I got.

 

Cheers.

 

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and for tree fetishes.....

 

nice to see people openly speaking about fetishes



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and for tree fetishes.....

 

nice to see people openly speaking about fetishes

Think it was more meant as a pun or joke but I`m honestly not sure how smart it is to talk about fetishes in this community.


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Think it was more meant as a pun or joke but I`m honestly not sure how smart it is to talk about fetishes in this community.

people who were expecting lewd things should LEAVE this thread, amirite?



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people who were expecting lewd things should LEAVE this thread, amirite?

Well yes so says common sense, but we had an incident not long after USA allowed homosexuality all over where some of the members disagreed with a badge, either for geographical and ideological reasons, or just gave zero sh*ts. Some where offended by this however of those that supported homofreedom, but it quickly escalated into a big smelly pile of poopthrowing. Said thread also was a very good showcase in my opinion that maybe this community looks at itself in too high regards, but that is more of my opinion than complete, unbiased facts.


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Well yes so says common sense, but we had an incident not long after USA allowed homosexuality all over where some of the members disagreed with a badge, either for geographical and ideological reasons, or just gave zero sh*ts. Some where offended by this however of those that supported homofreedom, but it quickly escalated into a big smelly pile of poopthrowing. Said thread also was a very good showcase in my opinion that maybe this community looks at itself in too high regards, but that is more of my opinion than complete, unbiased facts.

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Nice pics. Here are some stretched tree's buttholes for you tree fetish :

 

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Dont call me a perv, it's still art.


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Interesting texture I wonder how that came about.



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Interesting texture I wonder how that came about.

 

I saw these on trees around where I live, it's insects burrowing inside the bark. Can't recall the name though.


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oldest oak in my homeland

 

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