A bridge too far... by joansmor

A bridge too far...

Okay bad attempt at the artist challenge this David Hilliard - http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/22942/new-artist-challenge-david-hilliard. I took three pictures of the bridge and I like the triptychs. But Hillards pictures tell a story and I'm not sure this one does. Oh well, small steps.
This is a quote from his site and it is how I see his pictures and why I think I failed here.
For me, the construction of panoramic photographs, comprised of various single images, acts as a visual language. Focal planes shift, panel by panel. This sequencing of photographs and shifting of focal planes allows me the luxury of guiding the viewer across the photograph, directing their eye; an effect which could not be achieved through a single image.
Another person picture reminded me that I could use this for my get-pushed this week. After all bubbling up clouds are part of summer weather in Maine.
Great triptych!
July 12th, 2014  
@homeschoolmom I was editing the picture as you were posting. I like the triptych it's the representation of Hillards work that I find lacking.
July 12th, 2014  
I like it! I'm going to have to give this artist challenge a shot, this looks like fun!
July 12th, 2014  
@krisohn Honestly, I was thinking of the artist challenge but I think it works too for my get-pushed challenge.
July 12th, 2014  
I actually love how you composed. Not familiar with the challenge. The story it tells me is that it is a very long bridge over a lovely body of water. Nicely done.
July 12th, 2014  
@eyesmile Thanks Gena.
July 12th, 2014  
Don't know anything about the guy you are copying but I like what you have done!
July 12th, 2014  
I like this -- I think any image has the potential to tell a narrative. Why is the bridge there? What is it connecting? Who lives on the other side? Plus, it's structurally fantastic!!
July 12th, 2014  
Nice effect - that looks great Joan
July 12th, 2014  
@taffy I know I should have titled it -Getting to the other side. Because that's what I do on Friday's for lunch. lol
July 12th, 2014  
LOVE this triptych!
July 12th, 2014  
This looks amazing! As for telling a story about it... I guess it's a happy bridge because you use it on Fridays and... TGIF!
July 12th, 2014  
I love this - not familiar with triptychs but now I will investigate.
July 12th, 2014  
Great triptych, nice lines and pov.
July 12th, 2014  
Just looked at his website, I really liked your bridge, I think these photographers make it look too easy. His are fascinating, I'm learning so much about artists I would never have come across normally.
July 12th, 2014  
Nice attempt!
July 12th, 2014  
Looks good Joan
July 12th, 2014  
@debbie3108 Me too. He does make it look easy but the more you look at his the more intricate you realize it is. My mentor gets after me to plan and he has really planned his out.
July 12th, 2014  
I really enjoyed reading the Hilliard site too, Joan, and I understand what you mean but it's hard to do, isn't it? Still it's fun to have a go.
July 17th, 2014  
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