Friday, February 17, 2012

The Edge

Palm Trunk and Shutter, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Today's photograph illustrates color contrast between warm and cool colors, and is an apt segue into my Favorite Photographer Friday selection, Tom Mackie. He is a renown practitioner of color design, creating saturated images with vivid impact. He teaches about seeking conditions that maximize atmospheric lighting and color, conditions that create tension by being in a state of transition... for example, the edge of day and night, the edge of changing seasons, or the edge of clearing storms.

My take on this visual tension is the above image, which portrays the edge of light and shadow, where the setting sun briefly illuminates textures on a palm trunk, while the background lies in deep blue shadow.

I hope you take a few moments to look at his website.
Have a great weekend!

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20 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 17, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    That's great, Doug. Thanks for the link to the work of a photographer whose work I didn't know.

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  2. GinnieFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    I love the link to Tom's site, Doug, and how he has inspired you. BRAVO.

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  3. yzFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    amazing light and color

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  4. Joop ZandFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Excellent shot .....lovely colors Doug.

    greetings, Joop

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  5. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Dear Doug,
    Thanks for this photography lesson, your composition is wonderful with perfect light and I love the palm trunk texture.It's impressive, I want to touch it!:)
    Léia

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Wonderful colors and warmth!
    Thank You Doug :)

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Fab colors and textures!

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  8. Tiago BragaFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Good Job, very creative and original! you capture 2 side from the ligths, amazing!
    Hugs Portugal :)

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  9. Luis GomezFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Truly gorgeous Doug.

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  10. Marie LCFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Fabulous light and colors !

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  11. DomLOrthaFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Great study and wonderful combination of colors. Nicely done!
    Have a nice day.

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  12. orvokkiFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Super nice. !

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  13. MarcieFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    So well-composed..and I love..love..love the color!

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  14. London CallerFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I love Mackie's Tulip shot.
    I think I must be that yellow tulip.
    Always so special, mentally! ;o)

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  15. Traveling HawkFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I like this photo, Doug! I am a fan of that warm light you used for the trunk.

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  16. john4jackFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    marvelous light and colors

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  17. franzFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    love the differences in color and texture, and thanks for the link! this man knows what he's doing ...

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  18. georgeFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    A great exploration of texture and complimentary colours...and thank you for the link, some pretty outstanding images at first glance - I'll explore it later.

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  19. ChristopherFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I'm working backward on comments--wow, what a great example of warms and cools in the same frame. Mackie's work is amazing; thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and these links to great photography Doug. I always learn something when I visit your site and I know I'm a better photographer for it.

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  20. rianMarch 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    that sure is a fine combination of warm & cool colors.. great shot! :)

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