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This is a image that i almosted deleted, but somebody wanted it as a 'art' piece to hang on a wall.

A prime example of what is one person idea of rubbish is anothers dream piece.

So I put to the art critics of DSLRusers. is THIS art?

It is not art for me (but what the F*** would I know), however, I like it.

Why do I like it? I love mangrove swamps. I love that hydrogen sulfide smell. It brings back memories from my childhood when I would walk across the bay down the street from our place at low tide, knee deep in mud. The image brings back those memories.

lol love the thread title.
i think its bloody brilliant. love the muted tones, love the intense splash of yellow colour to the left love the dreamy reflections.

I definitely like it.

The only part that is less than perfect for me, is the brightness of the sky behind the trees. Very hard to avoid I guess, unless using some sort of HDR technique.

I like this photo as well but it's still a photo. maybe this crop would be more like art as it's a bit more abstract.

Gerry
Yes.

Only if the person looking at it perceives as art. Which basically means everyone will have a different viewpoint.

To me it is not art but a very pleasing photo.

What Chris said.

Print it big, and sell it to Gina Reinhart.

biggerry wrote:is THIS art?

of course - you used the BigStopper

gstark wrote:Print it big, and sell it to Gina Reinhart.

I wouldnt buy it for my place (if I had a place) but I am sure someone would!

So yes it is art Gerry...art to someone

I get this image, so it can't be art.

ATJ wrote:It is not art for me (but what the F*** would I know), however, I like it.

Why do I like it? I love mangrove swamps. I love that hydrogen sulfide smell. It brings back memories from my childhood when I would walk across the bay down the street from our place at low tide, knee deep in mud. The image brings back those memories.

well how about that Andrew, never would have guessed that! I am glad it could connect with you. The smell is certainly something I remember too.

sirhc55 wrote:Only if the person looking at it perceives as art. Which basically means everyone will have a different viewpoint.
To me it is not art but a very pleasing photo.

quite true, thanks for your opinion

gstark wrote:Print it big, and sell it to Gina Reinhart.

radar wrote:

i'll be her toyboy...for free

Remorhaz wrote:of course - you used the BigStopper

lol, i think this was before the bigstopper - theres a thought for another art category - Bigstopper Art

aim54x wrote:So yes it is art Gerry...art to someone

surenj wrote:I get this image, so it can't be art.

ha ha, don't worry, my next 'art' piece will confuse you