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is it art?

4 March 2008 in Photography by jennhx

Taking one picture each day is pushing me to redefine my photography. Why am I shooting? What am I trying to express?

deep knowing

There is something exhilarating, for me, in capturing my view of life on camera. I have a particular way of viewing light and dark, and I see shadows and reflections all around me. It is something I’ve always done–I remember being a kid and constantly looking at the sky and clouds. I don’t know where all this is leading me, but it is enjoyable and some people seem to like my images.

But if I take a picture of the clothes hanging in my closet, with the light glowing softly on them and a narrow range of focus, is it art? Ken Rockwell says the definition of art is determined by whether you like it.

I kinda like it, although I’d be hard pressed to tell you precisely why.

Here is a funny quiz on “What is Art?”