White Plaster

Posted by grant (kansas city, United States) on 6 March 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

North Kansas City, Missouri
Fuji GS645
Tmax 100

Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States

When I looked at this I thought of Whistler's Mother. Not the woman, nor the painting, but rather the title...An Arrangement in Gray and Black.

6 Mar 2009 5:14am

RHYS from United Kingdom

marvelous, this is framed so well. Are you a fan of Walker Evans?

6 Mar 2009 6:41am

@RHYS: he's my favorite.

jpla from St Barthélémy d'Anjou, France

Le regard est attiré par les petites fenêtres.
JP

6 Mar 2009 6:47am

Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States

I really like the randomness of the utility boxes and the wires. I think this one of the very few clean-looking buildings in your collection. Definitely cleaner that the community center from yesterday :) Nice shot.

6 Mar 2009 8:12am

@Howard F.: i hadn't thought about that, but you're probably right. thanks howard.

Marcie from United States

Love the graphic simplicity..the contrasting blacks and whites..the detail. Nice!

6 Mar 2009 12:36pm

Robert from Kingsville, Canada

The shadow from the sign is the key element to give it depth. Good eye g.

6 Mar 2009 1:24pm

@Robert: thanks robert

sherri from Little Rock, United States

Wonderful straight on capture with so many interesting elements.

6 Mar 2009 2:56pm

dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States

A face in the plaster? The sign post really balances it out.

6 Mar 2009 5:26pm

david from columbus, ohio, United States

a simple composition; a minimalist delight.

6 Mar 2009 6:28pm

michele from Canada

i don't imagine many people describe your images as sensual but i see it in some of your images (and i don't say this to be flirty). even though there are lots of straight lines and hard surfaces in your images i see something that i can only describe as this very subtle and reserved sensuality. like here the shadow of the sign feel to be kissing the edge of the window. and gosh i hope i haven't made myself look like a complete nutbar with this comment. i mean it respectfully.

6 Mar 2009 9:27pm

@michele: well michele, you don't sound like a nutbar to me. i'm very flattered. thanks so much for the kind comment. i really appreciate it.

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

I been say'in ol Grant was one of them sensual fellers, but folks weren't having none of it. Him's subtle too, 'cept when he needs a shavin.

6 Mar 2009 11:49pm

@ordinaryimages: which is usually... :)

alex centrella from California, United States

great eye !

7 Mar 2009 1:13am

Observing from North West, United Kingdom

A delightful shot with plenty of texture and detail, very nice.

7 Mar 2009 1:20am

dik from McAllen, United States

Nice composition with the repetition of shapes and variety of line quality. The white unifies it all while the cropped window anchors it well.

7 Mar 2009 2:31am

Bill from Belton, United States

I was struck by the degree of whiteness in this shot. Don't remember any other building you have posted that looks this pure and unsullied Grant. As always, a marvelous image!

7 Mar 2009 2:40am

daina from New York, United States

White on white except for a some black and gray : } Marvelous composition - I think Michele has a point and I think it is true of any "artist” worth his/her salt for in the end one has to feel the "creation" no matter what it is for it to work and I use the word work because I do not want to sound too effusive or flowery etc. Sensuality is almost a prerequisite to do anything well and by sensuality I simply mean feeling one's work in various ways and not intellectualizing it or thinking it.

7 Mar 2009 3:11am

@daina: thanks daina. you know i appreciate you comments very much.