Shadow of the Giants

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Comment by Maggie Friend on January 17, 2013 at 1:18pm

It really is an inspiring shape and texture. No wonder it was a subject of Adams and O'Keefe...Thank you so much for your kind comments!.

Comment by Mona Short on January 12, 2013 at 10:34pm

The lines are so sharp even light on light which defining the shadows even more.  Adams and O'Keefe are Giants yes, but any good photographer can appreciate a good eye and another perspective.  You've captured it very well and the lighting, time of day, is spot on.

Comment by wiffledust on January 6, 2013 at 3:05pm

and i'm so glad you did....i think many subjects in art, music, writing, etc are not approached due to artists feeling that a great has already tackled the subject. but this is always a mistake, because even the greatest artists do not have one particular thing....someone else's perspective! 

Comment by Maggie Friend on January 6, 2013 at 2:49pm

This church has such lovely lines and its adobe walls have incredible texture.  In late afternoon and early evening, the shadows are quite beguiling.  However, it's intimidating to photograph (although on any day, you will see lots of folks with cameras) because of the beautiful and famous photographs and paintings made of it by Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keefe (the "giants" in the title).  Everything feels derivative or not up to standard but I can't resist photographing it and trying for my own interpretation or even something derivative that is a proper homage to Adams and O'Keefe.

Comment by wiffledust on January 6, 2013 at 9:04am

very forceful in this photograph, maggie! stark shadowy against a bright sky. simple and complex. lovely!