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   FAHRENHEIT 451
Abstract   

Water and Ink

 Posted on December 18, 2014      by Russ Widstrand
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December 18, 2014 - ©2014 Russ Widstrand

December 18, 2014 – ©2014 Russ Widstrand

My play for today’s game took me by surprise. I had no idea at the onset of this day that I would create something that far outpaced what I had conjured in my mind’s eye. I liked the flowing nature of Robert’s image “Fahrenheit 451” and its shape inspired me to consider the nature of fluidity and form. What could I do to put a twist on this lyrical conversation? As it turned out, my choice was a natural antidote to fire… water. Yes, this photograph is of water with the introduction of india ink as the dye. As one might imagine, the opportunities for unexpected forms, anthropomorphic characters and abstraction were plentiful. There are many winners from this shoot and I am still digesting their individual strengths. This image titled “Water and Ink #1” is one of the more literal interpretations, most are so painterly that they look like… well, paintings. I really liked the fact that a face could be discerned in this case, the snout of a horse laying down. It is reminiscent of a Chagall in its dreamy abstraction. I suppose it could be called Weeping Horse as well. I am thrilled with the results and plan to shoot more. Please share by clicking on the buttons below and/or comment below that. Thanks.
2 Comments for Water and Ink

Robert Nease

Russ what a great play with the water and the ink. Very beautiful with all dreamy motion. It would be fun to see some of the other versions also. I bet this would look really great
8 ft. wide on your wall…..just say’in. Way to go Russ.

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    Russ Widstrand

    Thanks Robert. When I am finished digesting the rest of them, I will share. And yes, they will look sweet large!

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