Church of San Roque, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2005 by Phil Douglis

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26-OCT-2005

Church of San Roque, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2005

I express the age and character of this little church, built in 1726, by emphasizing the line, color, and texture within a small intersection of its surfaces. In composing this image, I’ve isolated the repeating diagonals on the left side of the frame, and contrasted them to the repeating verticals on the right hand side. Putting this picture together was like completing a puzzle, making each part fit perfectly into the other. I’ve tried to make this small section represent the beauty of the whole.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30
1/1000s f/8.0 at 85.6mm iso100 hide exif

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Phil Douglis		29-May-2006 20:53
Thank you, Roberto, for this comment. I find that abstraction works hand in hand with my composition, which is essentially my way of organizing my image to express an idea. Abstraction seeks an essence, and I felt that this line, texture and color best expressed the spirit of this subject. I have often said that photography is really the art of leaving things out. And so when I composed this image I left everything out except the line, texture and color that best expresses my idea.

Rob Rosetti		29-May-2006 20:22
I love abstract images, this is one of my favourites. Roberto

Phil Douglis		24-May-2006 22:47
We all like to see pictures of subjects we care about. I am drawn to things that are old and beautiful, and I try to find their essence photographically. That is what I am doing here. Thanks, Jack, for sharing it with me.

Guest		24-May-2006 22:34
Very strong, graphic and colorful image!! I suppose I like it so much because its architectural.

Phil Douglis		24-Jan-2006 00:38
If you like warm color and simple images, Azlin, your images will have a better chance of expressing ideas instead of just describing the subject. To express ideas through color is to affect the mood of your viewer. To simplify your images is to abstract them, and allow your viewer's imagination to enter the photograph. If you do just those two things, you will find your photography will become ever more expressive.

Azlin Ahmad		29-Dec-2005 20:34
This one really caught my eye, I've always been a sucker for warm colours, simplicity and nice clean lines. Thank you for sharing this one with us.

Phil Douglis		20-Dec-2005 23:22
Thanks, Charlie, for both the honorific and the comment. You have caught my intention here -- the paint does indeed express the story of this church and those who worship within. And I thank you for enjoying my work. I hope it can help you learn.

Charlie A. Sindiong		20-Dec-2005 16:31
i like this one Sir Phil. the colors seems paint the stories about the old church. your works are fantastic!

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