tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post3693175346883403181..comments2023-10-26T02:48:47.788-07:00Comments on The Kat Eye View of the World: Choosing your ContextKat Slomahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00645480835605671040noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-74640887609763855052011-02-25T07:42:33.798-08:002011-02-25T07:42:33.798-08:00Love the capture of your cat, AND your philosophy ...Love the capture of your cat, AND your philosophy on context. I find every time I pick up my camera, I have an ulterior motive. Sometimes I shoot on the fly, but most of the time it's a shot I've already seen in my mind.LisaFhttp://www.peripheralperceptions.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-30691297665078672422011-02-23T06:57:54.574-08:002011-02-23T06:57:54.574-08:00Lovely catch of Stevie. I enjoyed reading your &q...Lovely catch of Stevie. I enjoyed reading your "context" thoughts. I have been shooting pics for less than a year, but somehow the word context got planted in my brain early on. I want to refine my ability to include/exclude the "right" amount of context.<br />With absolutely no visual artistic background it's nice to hear someone else say something I put in my head as appropriate. I am reassured.<br />I love the way you described the items in your photo that I wouldn't have really seen without your prompt-thank you. I definitely would have enjoyed Stevie no matter what.Simon https://www.blogger.com/profile/03844538179633976411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-7986224103433695912011-02-21T22:33:48.967-08:002011-02-21T22:33:48.967-08:00What a coincidence that I should come across your ...What a coincidence that I should come across your post today. Yesterday I had commented to another photographer that I've learned over the years that what surrounds the obvious main subject in a photo can often be as important or even, ultimately, *more* important. It helps give context, convey mood and can even place an image in a particular space in time. <br /><br />Sometimes I'll just 'point and shoot', often when I see something fleeting. Most of the time I like to move around, zoom in and out etc and often end up quite contorted to get what I think looks just right! (Sometimes to the consternation of my family)!<br /><br />I really enjoyed the whole of this post. Stevie (love that name!) is a beautiful cat and this is a lovely shot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-29979486921959817632011-02-21T21:36:49.712-08:002011-02-21T21:36:49.712-08:00Very interesting topic, Kat - and a beautiful cat....Very interesting topic, Kat - and a beautiful cat. When I first saw the picture I immediately knew that it was shot in Europe, because of the context (the very same picture could have been taken in Germany or Austria, those window and radiator say it all!). If you had zoomed in on Stevie it could have been anywhere. - I was wondering whether the wood bar in front of the window might be for hanging window boxes?Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-34146486130834163382011-02-21T20:03:01.156-08:002011-02-21T20:03:01.156-08:00I feel my role or "job" as an artist is ...I feel my role or "job" as an artist is to convey what is important or moves me about a subject. I try to find the best composition on site to serve this purpose. This often means viewing my subject from many different vantage points. I don't take a multitude of shots but instead try to make each one count. Later, working with my photo editing program (Aperture) I alter my photo further to fit my "vision" of the day or subject.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18151980017769709403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-15335774605153671212011-02-21T16:37:28.043-08:002011-02-21T16:37:28.043-08:00As an untrained artist, I don't really think a...As an untrained artist, I don't really think about things, just go with the flow. I am not happy with the way I draw so when I am working on a canvas I take a photograph, pick a the size canvas I feel like using, and use a projector. I love tinkering with the composition this way...then make a quick contour drawing and get to work.<br />I love the context of Stevie's photo, it is perfect.Sloane Solantohttp://sloanesolanto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-18146636433031979502011-02-21T16:05:38.089-08:002011-02-21T16:05:38.089-08:00I am going to admit that I rarely consider context...I am going to admit that I rarely consider context! But I should! I love Stevie and the cactus...and the radiator...together!Evelyn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-25922951131654864552011-02-21T14:56:15.865-08:002011-02-21T14:56:15.865-08:00Dear Kat
I love your photo of Stevie - and I love...Dear Kat<br /><br />I love your photo of Stevie - and I love your blog as well! Such lovely photography and beautifully thought out posts - I am going to enjoy exploring your archives! I signed up to follow you and hope to see more of Stevie in the future!<br /><br />RamonaCreate With Joyhttp://create-with-joy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-82018437795216438832011-02-21T14:41:16.081-08:002011-02-21T14:41:16.081-08:00Hi,
I love the simplicity of this shot and the wa...Hi,<br /><br />I love the simplicity of this shot and the way that simplicity allows the eye to take in all of the subtle complexity of the patterns in the cat's fur, in the lines of the radiator, in the windows, and even in the prickly things in the cactus plant. Lovely.Sandy Colemanhttp://www.sandycoleman.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-9067399213076523812011-02-21T14:39:03.329-08:002011-02-21T14:39:03.329-08:00interesting thought, have to think about this more...interesting thought, have to think about this more...<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my site. It's really brilliant how we spark off each others ideas and concepts.ineshttp://www.forwardtumble.com/dailynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-19352366770852140602011-02-21T14:24:28.305-08:002011-02-21T14:24:28.305-08:00Love your cat, Stevie. What a wonderful subject. ...Love your cat, Stevie. What a wonderful subject. I paint so most all of my planning comes before I put my brush to the paper. I've been known to crop afterward though on pictures that don't develop in the way that I've planned. Thanks for visiting me (I'm from CED)!G.Dowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791496325144729125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-22314960585733638922011-02-21T14:01:43.150-08:002011-02-21T14:01:43.150-08:00A delightful portrait of Stevie! I do think the c...A delightful portrait of Stevie! I do think the context of a photo tells us something more about the subject.Pathttp://pattyler1.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-39058466400055446912011-02-21T13:50:51.164-08:002011-02-21T13:50:51.164-08:00I've thought a lot about this, especially sinc...I've thought a lot about this, especially since I have a camera with a wide-ish angle lens and no zoom. So often I get the whole context of a shot whether I intended to or not. Then the question of whether and how much to crop needs to be answered. But I find that I tend to keep the whole context since most of photography for me is telling a story.<br /><br />Good thoughts to ponder, Kat!mosey (kim)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14990626697257089908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-4955137458714051152011-02-21T13:28:44.921-08:002011-02-21T13:28:44.921-08:00Kat, I love this post. First of all, it's such...Kat, I love this post. First of all, it's such a nice photo of your cat looking back over his shoulder and with his tail hanging down to the radiator. And I appreciate the context that you've given. BTW, thanks for stopping by my blog :)Barbara Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054152020573645118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-88803862264505461502011-02-21T12:29:24.891-08:002011-02-21T12:29:24.891-08:00What a wonderful photo - I really love it! I tend ...What a wonderful photo - I really love it! I tend to go for a close-up with cats - so thanks so much for your tip about context!Rosie Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851804926095533117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-16677803213072767132011-02-21T12:27:05.729-08:002011-02-21T12:27:05.729-08:00Kat - This is a wonderful shot, made even more so ...Kat - This is a wonderful shot, made even more so with your explanation of context. It is definitely something I want to try to remember, as I think many times I focus on a particular subject without a lot of thought as to what is around it, and how that might add and at times detract from what I am trying to capture. Thank you so much for such an informative post, and for sharing it today at The Creative Exchange.<br /><br />Have a wonderful evening.<br /><br />lisa.Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-23513949675225993412011-02-21T12:21:58.885-08:002011-02-21T12:21:58.885-08:00I agree. Sometimes creativity loses the flavor and...I agree. Sometimes creativity loses the flavor and essence of the moment especially with contemporary tools (apps) that tend to blur and distort images and made us believe that this is the way to coolness. I'm guilty of that. ;-)<br /><br />But reality, not just from our human context, is not all real, because our human eye has blurred out or made invisible a lot of interesting and real images that inhabit our world...Luihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842447994527828245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-2177526731088855772011-02-21T12:14:07.973-08:002011-02-21T12:14:07.973-08:00You have a beautiful cat, I think.You have a beautiful cat, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-61159042825264986192011-02-21T07:43:03.647-08:002011-02-21T07:43:03.647-08:00It is early Monday morning and I love your questio...It is early Monday morning and I love your question so much, I don't want to botch it with a smudgy, ill-conceived response.<br /><br />I see context like a container, one which we choose and also conjur from intention, inspiration, and a bit of that divine nudge of 'be aware' in a precise moment.<br /><br />My most commonly used context is to witness the moment, precisely as it is... and oftentimes from very very close up and then slowly move out into a wider view. I tend to be quite surprised how the least appealing from a distance spaces and subjects are absolutely fascinating when we give ourselves the privilege (the context) of becoming intimate with the subject. <br /><br />I am going to stop there and perhaps come back later.... I will, come back later. Making a note of where to find you! I am grateful to have clicked on your posting at CED2011~<br /><br /><a href="http://juliejordanscott.typepad.com/julie_unplugged/2011/02/ced2011220.html" rel="nofollow"> My CED2011 check in. </a>Julie Jordan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558015761690505791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-68615950167776385852011-02-21T07:28:03.485-08:002011-02-21T07:28:03.485-08:00Great post Kat and a good example of telling a sto...Great post Kat and a good example of telling a story as opposed to picking out detail (as in narrow DoF). I love your cat - he's looking beyond you to the next thing he's going to do. I can see the thought process going on through the eyes!Angie Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119123733934337373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-90248089482657035782011-02-21T07:10:26.816-08:002011-02-21T07:10:26.816-08:00I think I also leave out the context most of the t...I think I also leave out the context most of the time, now you've made me more aware and I will consider that in my future shots. I love your Stevie -- he's beautiful! Wonderful composition in the photo.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748316725457763377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-78266050225396583932011-02-21T06:55:34.313-08:002011-02-21T06:55:34.313-08:00Love Stevie!!
Instinctive eyeballing, but I am no ...Love Stevie!!<br />Instinctive eyeballing, but I am no professional. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-51358290326163307142011-02-21T06:50:06.644-08:002011-02-21T06:50:06.644-08:00Great capture of your cat - they can be so difficu...Great capture of your cat - they can be so difficult to photograph but I love that you kept the context. I tend to shoot really tight frames which means I leave out a lot of context. I need to get better about leaving the details in the picture so I can remember parts of my house or neighborhood.Ashley Siskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964259733610203026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-8736075068788019592011-02-21T06:34:27.730-08:002011-02-21T06:34:27.730-08:00When it makes me smile. Sometimes I see it ahead o...When it makes me smile. Sometimes I see it ahead of time, know what I want and make it happen and sometimes, I don't see it until it is sitting right in front of me, staring me in the face. Stevie, nice to meet you...dille2@cableone.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878161638475558498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1069190054658675691.post-68351399513887754602011-02-21T06:27:32.577-08:002011-02-21T06:27:32.577-08:00Wonderful picture of your cat Stevie. When I work ...Wonderful picture of your cat Stevie. When I work I go with my gut feeling.giddy uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689200776631408367noreply@blogger.com