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Jean-Louis BRASSIENE belgiumPhoto © Jean-Louis BRASSIENE
title
Arrival at Nowhereland Station
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entry description
Everything is real and everything is false on this composition entirely realized with Photoshop. The locomotive - still in service in 1939 but displayed today at a museum -, an old station, a desert quay, the eye inside the bull's-eye to emphasize the surrealist atmosphere, the sky (obviously), the three tombstones exist, but are integrated into an imaginary setting.about the photographer
I began to shoot photos at the age of 7 with a camera called at that time "Box" It looked really like a black box, a very basic device with two diaphragms mechanically handled, no speed control or sophisticated stuff and a lens made of glass without any specific coating treatment. In fact, working with that camera was a matter of feeling. Needless to say that "pixel", DPI or PPI were an unknown jargon. Unfortunately, my professional activities (merchant navy officer) did not allow to deal with photography into depth. Many years passed with the prosperous period of silver then I discovered not so long ago digital photography. But apprehending it was radically different from silver process. I was fascinated and impressed by the abundance of software that allow a wide freedom in creativity. I am one of those who believe inspiration goes hand in hand with diversity so that digital photography became quite quickly a source of great joy and inspiration. I often read or listen to people saying it is wise to get involved in the same style and niche of photos. I am a bit doubtful about such approach. Regarding photography I do not have a specific field of activities and maybe I will never have one because I am afraid to stick to a style that could likely lead me to an impasse. However, over the years, a spontaneous attraction for photographic manipulation has been growing. Photoshop is great but the workflow is a bit different from others software even sometimes laborious due to the stunning number of available tools. Inevitably the possibilities are pretty much "infinite".back to gallery