Easy Exposure - Topic: Tribute to a Totem Pole

easyexposure on Tribute to a Totem Pole

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:48:07 -0700

Cool approach Dale. I like the graphic look of the image. The only thing with is bothering me is the sky. I don't like that the black part of it merges into the totem. I would prefer for it to be surrounded by grey. Just a though.

nikonguy on Tribute to a Totem Pole

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 05:09:44 -0700

mscharff
Thanks - I agree. I like the look because we have such a First Nations influence
in British Columbia and I have seen similar renditions in their art BUT I think if I
do anything like it again I will add colour to it to brighten it up a little.
Mandrake
The personal interest comes from the fact that I have had several conversations with
the artist who created it with his father and was commissioned to repair and restore it
to its original condition and colours not too long ago.
It isn't a large totem pole but it has had thousands and thousands of pictures taken of
it by tourists due to its position at the entrance to the causeway at our inner harbour here.
Dale
Appreciate both your comments!

mscharff on Tribute to a Totem Pole

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 06:46:48 -0700

It's an interesting take... not my favorite of yours, but that's true with art...

Mandrake on Tribute to a Totem Pole

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:43:15 -0700

By the look of the file name it seems that you've put a bit of work into this very artistic result.
It really does have a sort of "folk art" kind of appeal. Sure, I'd hang it. Especially as it has personal meaning for you.

nikonguy on Tribute to a Totem Pole

Sun, 01 Jun 2014 07:03:12 -0700

I really like this totem pole located @ the inner harbour here in Victoria.
I wanted to give it a native artistic look and maybe have a print made
to see how it looks a little larger and in a frame.
Let me know if you guys like it and that will tell me if I should spend the
money on it or move on to something else instead.
Appreciate your honesty and I can take the "it sucks" comments if you feel
it does.
Thanks - Dale.