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October 2008
The story behind it
01/10/2008
A loooonngggg story! It began with the Autumn photo, from the same place & angle, that Alma Lux presented 1 year ago (10/07 cover). Since then I took a Winter one, with snow and the naked trees. Same camera and lens. The Summer photo came two years later: the first were too dark, too compensated; this time I had to displace a heavy laying wooden electrical post, 1 or 2 meters away; there was rubbish on the forest floor; there are other differences, but the beeches, birches and oaks are still there.It's a place for paying a visit and respect. It belongs to the trees and to the World.
Still have the Spring one missing!
Comment
Technical issues
01/10/2008
It was taken with a analog camara, Fuji Velvia 50 professional film, 24mm lens and tripod. I used hiperfocal distance, with a closed diaphragm. Compensation was around -2 EV, with matrix measurement. Another way to do it was to measure exposure by the 18% luminosity areas. I state this because this photograph is, in fact, of critial lighting: no compensation leads to over-exposure, burning up the light green and few blue colours; slide will simply not allow under-exposure either. Resorting to HDR would not satisfy me, but it would be a "combat" solution, yes.Critial review
01/10/2008
This is a "low-key" photo. It transmits a sense of density, darkness, and even protection under the forest canopy. The wide angle provided volume and perspective. It follows the rules of"straight photography", as I prefer to do.
But, dear web-surfer, in these times of anniversary, I want to make use of my freedom to especially and emotionally get involved in this: it's a result from the Autumn photo, marvellous and unique; it's a result of good work; the Winter one is also singular, having been there the day after one of the largest snow falls of last years; it is forest, for which I walk and photograph; these are oaks and beeches, two of my favourite species. This time, my critical view stays that way!
Where you should place it
01/10/2008
Coming from low ISO professional film, the quality that you finish with on a print is magnificent - it attracts your eyes and captivates thoughts. Guess: it goes great with the Autumn and the Winter photographs! Still need the Spring one, I know.Printed large or small, especially going together, these are unique. On a living room, I would say. It requires good, not direct, light. The green colours and the details will be set free.
