Friday, July 8, 2011

Raster Pattern

Chair Shadow on Shell Pavement, Freshfields, John's Island, SC  © Doug Hickok


"A raster is usually a very fine-grained and always strict order principle on a surface. As a special category of pattern, it is not generally a design element - unless it is used as an artistic means to evenly mark a surface."

This quote is from Harald Mante, my Favorite Photographer Friday selection. This German photographer has had the strongest influence on the way I see images. He is a highly regarded teacher of photography, and his book  The Photograph, Composition and Design  is the best one I know of for demonstrating the art of visual design.
 
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25 comments:

  1. Lisa July 8, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Very creative. Great Image

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  2. Traveling HawkJuly 8, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    This "raster" made of shells on sand looks great, Doug! I also learn something today from your blog, thanks:)

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  3. cieldequimperJuly 8, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    This could be a soothing poster. Excellent.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Very fine capture!

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  5. KalaJuly 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I wouldn't have guessed its the patterns of a chair. What an awesome image - well seen Doug.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Interesting pattern, I like it.
    Have a good weekend!

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  7. London CallerJuly 8, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Nature gives us shells.
    Carpenters give us chairs.
    You give us magic, D!

    Did Becky hold the chair for you?!
    Every great magician needs a little helper. ;^)

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  8. brattcatJuly 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    beautifully found and captured.

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  9. Luis GomezJuly 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    What a beautiful shot Doug. Gorgeous!

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  10. BirdmanJuly 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    The pattern and the BLUES. Fine work.

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  11. MarcieJuly 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wonderful abstract. Great eye!

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  12. mariJuly 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Красивая абстракция! Мне нравится ход ваших мыслей!

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  13. Marie LCJuly 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Creative shot. I like tones and light of this graphism.

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  14. VPJuly 8, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    This is absolutely creative!

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  15. franzJuly 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    brilliant photo, doug! it had me guessing as to its meaning before i read your explanation! very well seen and taken, and the color makes it even more intriguing!
    (what you said about my photos applies equally to yours! i'm looking forward to you blog daily, and i find your approach to the "art" very creative and individual!))

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  16. OKJuly 8, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    nicely seen! I really like this result.

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  17. rianJuly 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    you sure got a great eye in capturing this.. beautiful shot! :)

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  18. RandyJuly 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Good eye Doug!

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  19. LuizaJuly 9, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Very nice!
    Nice weekend to you!

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  20. Cezar and LéiaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Brilliant picture!
    Léia

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  21. CharlestonjoanJuly 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, I love this one!

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  22. ChristopherJuly 10, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    So very good--love this shot Doug and love the Mante link!

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  23. Rae WalterJuly 10, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Great capture Doug.

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  24. HarryJuly 11, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    The patterned light on the random shells creates a striking image.

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  25. Andrey SamolinovJuly 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Very beautiful pattern and a wonderful photo
    Great work

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