Comment on The Concept of Haste by arctoa
There is a quiet gradient that moves the viewer's eyes from the top of the image toward the bottom, keeping an interest as the viewer steps back and takes in the image in its entirety. It's this gradient that creates a sense of movement. Coupling that with the velvety sweep of the exposure produces an intimate feeling of motion and uncontrollable speed.
The choice of black & white lends to a depth that couldn't have been achieved in colour; giving it the ability to impregnate the mind with memories, thus creating a personal attachment to the piece. Nevertheless, the image stands strong as a single entity; the abstraction invokes a barrier; quietly detaching itself from its viewer.
The photograph is not only visually stunning, but also successfully plays to its role: encompassing the passage of time as well as communicating privately and personally with its viewer.
The choice of black & white lends to a depth that couldn't have been achieved in colour; giving it the ability to impregnate the mind with memories, thus creating a personal attachment to the piece. Nevertheless, the image stands strong as a single entity; the abstraction invokes a barrier; quietly detaching itself from its viewer.
The photograph is not only visually stunning, but also successfully plays to its role: encompassing the passage of time as well as communicating privately and personally with its viewer.
