Bill Atkinson's Kentucky Series Photographs (mystic, Articles)

[Sunstone]

I find Bill Atkinson's Kentucky Series Photographs, which include several photos of flowering trees, to be reminicient of oriental art.

Do you agree/disagree with this?

What do you think of Atkinson's Kentucky work?

http://www.billatkinson.com/Generate...lter=_Kentucky

[Buttercup]

Hmmm, these photos look vaguely familiar. Wonder why?

I think you're right...especially the pink dogwood tree. And maybe you are thinking they look oriental because of the soft, misty air photographed in some of them? Also, Asian art showcases trees and plants often. The soft, muted tones remind me of Asian work as well along with the composition. Gorgeous!

[Sunstone]

I also find it interesting that on several of the trees the flowers seem unsupported by branches, as if they are supported by air alone. It's almost mystical, don't you think? Very pretty effect.

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by Sunstone

I also find it interesting that on several of the trees the flowers seem unsupported by branches, as if they are supported by air alone. It's almost mystical, don't you think? Very pretty effect.

Yes...and there's another reason why you probably sense an Asian approach.

I wonder if the purple sky photo was shot with a filter? The color is amazing.

[PureX]

Originally Posted by Sunstone

I find Bill Atkinson's Kentucky Series Photographs, which include several photos of flowering trees, to be reminicient of oriental art.

Do you agree/disagree with this?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Sunstone

What do you think of Atkinson's Kentucky work?

I think it's pretty tame. Or should I say pretty and tame. I prefer artworks that get up in our faces a little more then that.

Michael Jackson & Bubbles - Jeff Koons

Killer Crab - Roger Brown

Grandiosity - Dave Stull

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by PureX

Yes.
I think it's pretty tame. Or should I say pretty and tame. I prefer artworks that get up in our faces a little more then that.

Michael Jackson & Bubbles - Jeff Koons

Killer Crab - Roger Brown

Grandiosity - Dave Stull

LOL! Are you not into nature photography, by any chance? Those are very interesting, PureX, but we'd be comparing apples and space probes to discuss them here. Why not begin a seperate thread for those fascinating works?

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by Buttercup

I wonder if the purple sky photo was shot with a filter? The color is amazing.

Yes. What time of day do you suppose the purple sky one was shot?

[Buttercup]

Originally Posted by PureX

Yes.
I think it's pretty tame. Or should I say pretty and tame. I prefer artworks that get up in our faces a little more then that.

But, isn't that the great thing about art? There are so many methods of expression. Even cd or albumn covers have gorgeous artwork. I think if you are a true art lover or a true music lover, you can enjoy many different expressions of it...Don't you think so?