Imperfect
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an image capturing the factors that impact on the “quality” of a photographic image. A window, glass, made opaque due to medium density housing regulations, dirty due to water restrictions, the sky and sunshine still fall on the fence that seperates us from strangers. The camera captures this everyday scene, the negative has imperfections, dust attaching itself to its surface during drying, or is pressed between it and the glass during scanning. The scanned image once again “loses” some of what was originally visible, printing the image again brings in imperfections in paper and ink. Yet even with these limitations and imperfections, the power and essence of the image remains. photographer: Chris Zissiadis / camera: Holga 120N
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I was on my way to work one morning, on the ferry as usual, when all of a sudden a single frangipani blossom landed on the deck beside me. Where it came from I don’t know. / / I wanted to photograph it, but hesitated. First, what would the other passengers think? Second, I’m sure the crew already thinks I’m batty, and they may be right. / / But the real reason I hesitated is that the blossom wasn’t perfect. There it was on the deck, blowing around, hitting a small puddle of water that was sitting there … and all I could think was “shame – it’s not perfect”. Beautiful, but not perfect. And the scent – I wish there was smellography so I could share that too. / / I picked it up, put it down, and it blew away. I felt a loss and picked it up again. I had to shoot. Even if I didn’t show it, because it wasn’t perfect. / / But I’ve thought about it, and I think maybe it is the imperfections that make it beautiful. The same applies to people. We could make an exact duplicate of a perfect frangipani blossom out of some unnatural material. It would last for years, and always look the same. Extract some scent and spray it occasionally, and you’d have the same effect as a real flower right? No. / / The reality, fragility, and imperfections combined with the improbability of it landing on the deck beside me are what made this beautiful. After all, I pass by a frangipani bush every day, covered in gorgeous blossoms. I’ve never spent the time staring at them that I did at this one imperfect blossom. / / Beautiful. / / / © Sara Lamond 2007. All rights reserved. / / / / / / / / / / / /
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I’ve bought six new IKEA glasses but one of them got broken when I washed it for the first time. Of course, I wouldn’t just throw it away, as well as my daughter couldn’t throw away a Camellia blossom she has found fallen at the ground two days later… / I believe these two imperfect subjects made a perfect combination. What do you think?
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One of the last autumn leaves this year glowing in the sunlight. This has not been coloured selectively. ;p location: Glenbrook, Blue Mountains, Australia shutter: 1/200 / AV f3.5 / ISO 80 / FL 72mm
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Two chairs cough their insides across a day room at Hurricane Psychiatric Center in New York. Once a resting place for weary souls, these chairs are now themselves are weary and worn. Quietly. / Patiently. Gutted and nearly lifeless, they await another adventurous traveler to stop, relax and tarry a while; taking a deep breath and the time to absorb the history, the energy and feel the story they are so eager to share. To see more photos from abandoned buildings check out Polarity Photography Featured in the Red Bubble group Dimensions – 09.08 Featured in the Red Bubble group Stillness Speaks – 09.08 Featured in the Red Bubble group Rustic – 10.08 >>> 100+ Views as of 10.6.08! Thank you everyone! / Thanks for viewing, feel free to comment!
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Hi! / I’m just going to be uploading a few flower images for my calendar,, then I’ll be taking them down again..
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You are unique and there is only one of you like you in the world-so keep leaning in your own special way!
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Colored pencil Illustration of a piece of twisted twine knotted into the shape of a heart. An unusual image to denote caring or love that embraces and includes all imperfections. Wonderful for Valentine’s day or for a special friend.
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A perfect flower with one misshapen petal is all the more beautiful.
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.... despite the nibbled imperfections… a taste of scottish spring ;)) (albeit shot last year on my Nikon coolpix 4800 in macro mode using self timer) Thanks for looking… :)))
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Self-portrait, 2007. So, i’ve been digging through my endless photo files and came across this piece. Taken in Arizona when i was living there with a friend, after losing my job and getting evicted due to my health taking a rapid turn for the worst. / I had just started gaining weight back (and pretty much stopped here, lol) when i decided to take this shot. / I’m pretty much sick to death of seeing airbrushed photos of women with implants and anorexia and plastic surgery galore…my body is this way because i’m a bloody Real Person – and anybody who gets to see it up close and in person is damn lucky – stretch-marks, skinny arms and all. / My body has gone through so much; childbirth, spinal injury, serious chronic illness – / But i still pretty much dig it.
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Well, back to my old favourite macro lens again, but a different subject for me, and not quite 1:1 magnification. / Taken with Sony Alpha 350, Sony 100mm macro lens, f2.8 @ 1/25 Sec Exp, ISO 400, Tripod, Remote shutter release. / This image has been cropped. Maybe I should warn you – there is more to this series… The LARGE view is worthwhile. Thank you. FEATURED IN ‘EYE MACROS’! TOP 10 FINISH IN THE ‘EYES WITH EMOTION’ CHALLENGE IN THE GROUP ‘EYE MACROS’! FEATURED IN ‘PATHWAYS TO THE SOUL’! TOP 10 FINISH IN THE ‘PATHWAYS TO THE PAST’ CHALLENGE IN THE GROUP ‘PATHWAYS TO THE SOUL’!
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I’ve missed doing self-portraits. / Today, I took some in the attic… it was so, so hot there. But I’m happy with the photos that came out of the session. / The title explains a little what I was going for. I wanted fragility in this, imperfections, hidden overt emotions.
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A shot taken while working on my Jilted series.
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A dragonfly’s wing over some pink roses.
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It’s been so hot lately!!! I’m relatively new to portraits, especially self portraits, -close-ups in particular. In posting this image I’m attempting to find a deeper level of self acceptance by embracing what is. In this case, it is hot and this is me, imperfectly me, outside trying to catch a breeze. Many heartfelt thanks to those of you who have been so supportive & encouraging toward me and my artistic journey. / It means the world to me and my gratitude knows no end! September 2009.
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Rawdon, Quebec (Canada) ©2007 DSLR Sony a100 + Sony DT 18-70mm lens / autumn 2007 / . / . / . / / . / . / . / .
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Canon 350D / F5.6 / 1/500seg / ISO-160
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acrylic on canvas / 60cm x 50cm
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This song has always been one of my favourites…..my view in relationships, we tend to always expect too much of others. It was made famous in the 1970’s by country singer Lynne Anderson. Rose processed in elements 7 and color effex pro with added textures. The rose together with the cracks symbolise the imperfection of our interaction and relationships with others particularly with our loved ones, but there is a light shining through. /
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