Comments on: Bell Communications around the Globe

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:52:47 +0000

@Sara, LOL………I totally agree with you about the “retro” comment. As you age, it’s amazing the things you take for granted that younger people have never heard of.

Speaking of photographers, I’m one of those people who like to take pictures of people taking pictures. I don’t often get the chance, because I don’t go to too many “popular” places, but when I get the chance, it’s great.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:23:41 +0000

Lisa — This was interesting about the piece of artwork and communications. I remember when my family phone number had the exchange name Cherry. I no longer remember the numbers with it, but that name stuck with me. We also used the rotary dial phones, which I understand are now considered popular “retro.” It’s scary when you lived what’s now retro:~)

The pictures you take about places are always so interesting. In this one, I liked that while you were shooting pictures of this piece of art, passing people stopped to look at again. Photography does that sometimes for both the watchers and the photographer. It makes you take that second look:~)

I love your site!
.-= Sara´s last blog ..Picture Story: Celebrate Good Times =-.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:57:21 +0000

@D. Travis North, I totally understand where you’re coming from with your point. I’m sure several of the people were looking at me, trying to figure out why I was contorting my body.

But, when I crossed the street to get a shot, I noticed people stopping and looking. I’m sure they had “seen” it before, but now were actually seeing it.

Thank you for your comment on my photography. I love this particular shot. Of course, it’s looking up, but it really does give a feel for the depth this art piece illustrates. I have several shots similar to the one above, but I like this one the best.

By: D. Travis North

D. Travis North — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:41:43 +0000

An interesting piece…I would also be interested to see what’s in the capsule (I’m sure Travelin’ Local intends to be there when it’s opened?). You bring up an interesting point that we are constantly at struggle with – particularly in my field (Landscape Architecture): If a work goes largely unnoticed, where is its merit? The people who walked by as you were there were probably more interested in you rather than the piece itself. It’s sad in a way. But that’s not the whole story. The reality is that public art pieces such as this do wonders to make a space more welcoming. Whether or not the human psyche is able to comprehend it at the time, deep down in their minds…their brain notices. Locals, especially, will rarely notice a piece such as this after seeing it every day. But they would certainly notice if the piece were removed. For that matter, would they be in that space if it weren’t filled with art in the first place? Say that was a blank wall, would it be as welcoming? Probably not.

So while it may go largely unnoticed by passers-by, it serves a clear purpose.

Side note about your photography specifically: We’ll chalk that last photo up as another clear piece of evidence at how far your photography has come. That’s a great photo – great use of depth of field to clearly illustrate the size of this piece. Excellent work.