Black & White Dumb as a Door Knob . . . .

Dumb as a Door Knob . . . . · 03:59 PM

. . . . is how my wife sees shots like these. She's probably right (that's my public position, anyway), but I like the interplay of light and shadow on commonplace things. A few days ago I noticed a narrow ray of sunshine hits the door of our music room in the late afternoon, so a couple of days later I layed in wait to shoot these pics.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 05-15-2011, 05:39 PM

I am afraid if my wife saw that I was that close to the floor, she would hand me a rag to clean the woodwork. Bob

NbyNW · 05-15-2011, 10:47 PM

I love shots like these, and I know exactly what you mean in relation to your wife's reaction. Thankfully my oldest daughter seems to "get it" and I feel I can show them to her without a totally blank look coming over her face

Nice set; thanks for sharing them!

**Ash** · 05-15-2011, 11:40 PM

The sharpness and B*W rendition of these images make these doorknob images more interesting than dumb!

(And our version in Aus is "as thick as a dunny door..."

**Sailor** · 05-16-2011, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I am afraid if my wife saw that I was that close to the floor, she would hand me a rag to clean the woodwork. Bob

Hey Bob, I shot these while sitting in a chair or standing - didn't get too close to the floor for the reason you describe.

Jer

Originally posted by NbyNW

I love shots like these, and I know exactly what you mean in relation to your wife's reaction. Thankfully my oldest daughter seems to "get it" and I feel I can show them to her without a totally blank look coming over her face

Nice set; thanks for sharing them!

I appreciate your comments and the kind words. I know this sort of thing is not for everyone, but I enjoy doing these kinds of experiments.

Jer

Originally posted by Ash

The sharpness and B*W rendition of these images make these doorknob images more interesting than dumb!

(And our version in Aus is "as thick as a dunny door..."

Thanks much for the nice words, Ash . . . . . . and for giving me a new expression to use when I see our politicians on TV.

Jer

tessfully · 05-16-2011, 04:30 PM

These are terrific. I know what you mean, when you start to see photographic opportunities everywhere. It is like a hypersensitivity to shapes, colour, textures... much greater than the sum of its parts. Well done!!

**Sailor** · 05-17-2011, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by tessfully

These are terrific. I know what you mean, when you start to see photographic opportunities everywhere. It is like a hypersensitivity to shapes, colour, textures... much greater than the sum of its parts. Well done!!

I appreciate your comments, tess.

Jer

charliezap · 05-17-2011, 06:17 AM

Nice job Jer.Talk about getting down to the nuts and bolts of a subject.

--capn zap

mel · 05-17-2011, 08:10 AM

Nice Jer. I love good crisp moody black and white images. I especially like the first one in this series.

JohnBee · 05-17-2011, 11:43 AM

That first one is a winner in my books.
Then again... I've always been a fan of shadow photography so I guess I'm being biased.

Great shot!

slowpez · 05-17-2011, 06:40 PM

Nice ones Jer. Love the first one especially. You amaze me with how you manage to elevate the mundane.

Jools · 05-17-2011, 06:47 PM

These are great.
I personally love the ordinary items that go overlooked on a daily basis.
You've done well.
Great B+W that produces texture and tones.

Jimbo · 05-17-2011, 10:19 PM

The first one is kind of spooky Jer. Cool subject. JIM

**Sailor** · 05-18-2011, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Nice job Jer.Talk about getting down to the nuts and bolts of a subject.

--capn zap

Hey Capn - like I said above to Bob - I used a chair to give my old back a break.

Jer

Originally posted by mel

Nice Jer. I love good crisp moody black and white images. I especially like the first one in this series.

Appreciate it, Mel. I too like that look - kinda of like B&W movies in the '40s.

Jer

Originally posted by JohnBee

That first one is a winner in my books.
Then again... I've always been a fan of shadow photography so I guess I'm being biased.

Great shot!

Thanks, John.

Jer

Originally posted by slowpez

Nice ones Jer. Love the first one especially. You amaze me with how you manage to elevate the mundane.

Thanks for such kind words, Susan.

Jer

**Sailor** · 05-18-2011, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by Jools

These are great.
I personally love the ordinary items that go overlooked on a daily basis.
You've done well.
Great B+W that produces texture and tones.

Thanks very much, Jools.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

The first one is kind of spooky Jer. Cool subject. JIM

Hey JIM - that was the idea so I'm glad it came across. I appreciate it, buddy.

Jer

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05-17-2011, 06:17 AM	#8
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Nice job Jer.Talk about getting down to the nuts and bolts of a subject.--capn zap

05-18-2011, 05:52 AM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Nice job Jer.Talk about getting down to the nuts and bolts of a subject.--capn zap Hey Capn - like I said above to Bob - I used a chair to give my old back a break. Jer Originally posted by mel Nice Jer. I love good crisp moody black and white images. I especially like the first one in this series. Appreciate it, Mel. I too like that look - kinda of like B&W movies in the '40s. Jer Originally posted by JohnBee That first one is a winner in my books. Then again... I've always been a fan of shadow photography so I guess I'm being biased. Great shot! Thanks, John. Jer Originally posted by slowpez Nice ones Jer. Love the first one especially. You amaze me with how you manage to elevate the mundane. Thanks for such kind words, Susan. Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I am afraid if my wife saw that I was that close to the floor, she would hand me a rag to clean the woodwork. Bob

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NbyNW Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East of the Cascades, PNW Posts: 163	I love shots like these, and I know exactly what you mean in relation to your wife's reaction. Thankfully my oldest daughter seems to "get it" and I feel I can show them to her without a totally blank look coming over her face Nice set; thanks for sharing them!

05-15-2011, 11:40 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The sharpness and B*W rendition of these images make these doorknob images more interesting than dumb! (And our version in Aus is "as thick as a dunny door..."

05-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris I am afraid if my wife saw that I was that close to the floor, she would hand me a rag to clean the woodwork. Bob Hey Bob, I shot these while sitting in a chair or standing - didn't get too close to the floor for the reason you describe. Jer Originally posted by NbyNW I love shots like these, and I know exactly what you mean in relation to your wife's reaction. Thankfully my oldest daughter seems to "get it" and I feel I can show them to her without a totally blank look coming over her face Nice set; thanks for sharing them! I appreciate your comments and the kind words. I know this sort of thing is not for everyone, but I enjoy doing these kinds of experiments. Jer Originally posted by Ash The sharpness and B*W rendition of these images make these doorknob images more interesting than dumb! (And our version in Aus is "as thick as a dunny door..." Thanks much for the nice words, Ash . . . . . . and for giving me a new expression to use when I see our politicians on TV. Jer

05-16-2011, 04:30 PM	#6
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	These are terrific. I know what you mean, when you start to see photographic opportunities everywhere. It is like a hypersensitivity to shapes, colour, textures... much greater than the sum of its parts. Well done!!

05-17-2011, 05:44 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully These are terrific. I know what you mean, when you start to see photographic opportunities everywhere. It is like a hypersensitivity to shapes, colour, textures... much greater than the sum of its parts. Well done!! I appreciate your comments, tess. Jer

05-17-2011, 08:10 AM	#9
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Nice Jer. I love good crisp moody black and white images. I especially like the first one in this series.

05-17-2011, 11:43 AM	#10
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	That first one is a winner in my books. Then again... I've always been a fan of shadow photography so I guess I'm being biased. Great shot!

05-17-2011, 06:40 PM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Nice ones Jer. Love the first one especially. You amaze me with how you manage to elevate the mundane.

05-17-2011, 06:47 PM	#12
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	These are great. I personally love the ordinary items that go overlooked on a daily basis. You've done well. Great B+W that produces texture and tones.

05-17-2011, 10:19 PM	#13
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	The first one is kind of spooky Jer. Cool subject. JIM

05-18-2011, 05:53 AM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jools These are great. I personally love the ordinary items that go overlooked on a daily basis. You've done well. Great B+W that produces texture and tones. Thanks very much, Jools. Jer Originally posted by Jimbo The first one is kind of spooky Jer. Cool subject. JIM Hey JIM - that was the idea so I'm glad it came across. I appreciate it, buddy. Jer