A favorite photo
Tooting my own horn: My favorite photos
I love taking pictures but I am still very much an amateur who is trying to find my aesthetic. Like many others in the same situation as me, I decided it was a good idea to invest in some solid technical aid. So I bought myself a little toy called Leica (don’t worry, it is one of the basic ones, Leica D-LUX 7).
Sometimes I fail miserably but sometimes I must say that I really nail it. To be honest it has a lot to do with luck, like stumbling over an interesting angle, being in the right spot at the right time of day when the light is magical or that the Leica makes everything look extra nice.
Regardless, I thought I wanted to share some of my favorite photos in this new series of posts. I have asked the best photographer I know who also happens to be my dear friend Tore to contribute with his professional point of view regarding what it is with the photo in question that makes it a good photo. I know I am out on a limb here when talking about a “good" photo but I hope you will humor me. Basically, these are photos that I think are really good. Humble much?
This photo is from the W Hotel Ibiza, located right by the water on this incredible island. A place to relax and enjoy the art of vacationing - island style. I personally love this photo with the chaotic but still organized colorscheme, but what does the expert say? Why is this a good photo according to Tore?
In his blog post Robert describes W Ibiza as a white dream, but this photo shows us the complete opposite. At first glance, it looks like a soft, fresh color map on would find at the local paint shop. When you look closer and let the eye follow the lines, guiding you towards the centre of this symmetrical composed photo, you will be able to identify some details in the windows, partly hidden behind the colorful blinds.
This is something that is a result of some extensive editing or great photo skills with the photographer. Knowing Robert, I know it is the latter and the result is an attractive, colorful and creative photo that makes me want to see more, much more.
