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Self Critique
It is whimsical. Improbable.
Creative direction
To introduce a bit of humor where there isn’t any—the controlled culture of photography.
Specific Feedback
Did I make you laugh?
Technical Details
Canon EOS 10D; Canon EF 70-200mm +2x @ 400mm; f/5.6 @ 1/4000 sec, -1 EV, ISO 400; Gitzo tripod, RRS BH 55; canon RS-80N3 remote switch
Description
I noticed this interesting rock formation while hiking and making photos in Roxborough Park, Colorado. To me it resembles a mouth with pursed lips on a face in profile looking straight up. The delicate cloud passing overhead appears as smoke that has been blown out from within the rock’s mouth.
Bob: Interesting juxtaposition of elements for sure. It is indeed whimsical. I wonder if you posted this in macro by mistake as this would be more appropriate for Landscape. I took the liberty of moving it there for you. Nicely seen and presented. >=)>
Thank you @Ed_Williams and @Bill_Fach For your nice comments. Not the stock photo you would see from there. Thanks for moving it to a more appropriate category.
Thank you@ Mark_Orchard for your interpretation. That particular bodily function did not come into my mind. Fifty-plus years of clinical practice numbs the common occurrences. The most common complaint of the elderly living in “care facilities” is flatulence.
Pretty cool image, Bob. I also thought of a bodily function from the opposite end of the body. LOL. Either way, I like it. Similar to an old image from Galen Rowell.
Thank you @Michael_Lowe for your comments. I was recalling Galen’s image “Split Rock and Cloud” in his book Mountain Light when I was composing this scene.
