I'm handling an estate so I didn't think of it in
artist terms as you did . So I didn't take an artistic approach
to the subject. One's approach to a picture surely changes the
outcome. Even now I can think of it in a more artistic picture. It was taken
with a digital range finder type camera with limited controls and built in
flash. I don't have any auxiliary flashes with me that can add light from
another angle. One major problem with this camera is I don't have exposure
overrides.
The object has had limited appeal in
Richmond, VA so I will probably take it home and post it on a bulletin board
in California where there is a lot more Japanese population
I GUESS I SHOULD GIVE PEOPLE A HINT. Object functions
in water like oceans, bays, lagoons.
Roy
In a message dated 5/24/2008 9:04:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
marilyn160@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Roy Miller
What is it? Made in
Japan: Did you find out what it is? My first thought was a
purse, but there is no bottom. The color of the background and
foreground work well with the bamboo item. I think I would have
included some strong lighting at a distinct angle to take
advantage of the item's slats. It may make it a more powerful image
(can you see slits of light and shadow shooting off toward the
background? A great object and I know I'd have fun working with
it.
