A favorite photo
Tooting my own horn: My favorite photos
I love taking pictures but I am still very much an amateur who is trying to find my aesthetic. Like many others in the same situation as me, I decided it was a good idea to invest in some solid technical aid. So I bought myself a little toy called Leica (don’t worry, it is one of the basic ones, Leica D-LUX 7).
Sometimes I fail miserably but sometimes I must say that I really nail it. To be honest it has a lot to do with luck, like stumbling over an interesting angle, being in the right spot at the right time of day when the light is magical or that the Leica makes everything look extra nice.
Regardless, I thought I wanted to share some of my favorite photos in this new series of posts. I have asked the best photographer I know who also happens to be my dear friend Tore to contribute with his professional point of view regarding what it is with the photo in question that makes it a good photo (I know I am out on a limb here when talking about a “good" photo but I hope you will humor me. Basically, these are photos that I think are really good. Humble much?).
This photo was taken early in the morning (while M the husband was still snoozing away inside) at the very photogenic 48º Nord in Alsace, France. I love this photo with the sharply designed, contemporary looking cabin against the soft shapes of nature but what does the expert say? Why is this a good photo according to Tore?
This photo is truly one of my favorites. A beautifully balanced photo where the leading role is played by the pale light.
The first thing that catches the eye is the minimalist-looking wooden cabin. The soft morning light is highlighting the lines in the wooden facade, making the structures come alive. Starting at the back of the cabin with the dark shadows the eye is guided forward, following the light as it becomes brighter at the front of the cabin.
And we have to talk about the horizon! The sun is just about to rise over the the mountains and the soft light is giving a hint of the tree lined hills, creating depth and life.
In this photo you have managed to create a sublime harmony between the shadows and the light where it doesn’t look too blurry in the darker parts or too bland in the lighter ones.
