Avery at the RA

My weekly art visits have resumed, the group is appreciating art I’m taking their photos. This one is called Boathouse by the Sea by American colourist Milton Avery. This is his first retrospective in the UK at the Royal Academy of arts. I had fun blurring the people and the ceiling in order to make the painting stand out more. I think it works. But impossible to straighten given all the angles😔All comments are most welcome.

[Maggiemae]

I am getting the fact that you are an art afficiando! From your words and your amazing photo! I'm transfixed! fav

[Inga Johansson]

The piece of art stands out as it is sharp but my favourite part of your photo is actually the blurred cieling, love the tones and light there.

[Sam Sutlive]

@keramin Inga and Renee the ceiling does have a nice design, I also like the the way the people are clustered and spread out, it helps to show depth I think. I also like the painting. Personally I don’t think you could get the photo any straighter Renee.

[Diana]

A stunning capture of this amazing setting, I love it! I also agree with Sam, but you could try playing with the warp tool in PS. It has helped me on the odd occasion.

[Wylie]

It certainly provides great focus on the painting.

[Renee Salamon]

@maggiemae thank you - and yes I am. I love the photo ops it gives me and also provides inspiration when there is none to hand

[Renee Salamon]

@keramin thank you - actually I went back and blurred the ceiling, glad you liked the effect

[Renee Salamon]

@ludwigsdiana thank you so much - I don’t have PS but will have a look now, I used the blur tool on Snapseed.

[Peter Dulis]

interesting Focus

[Mags]

Neat vignette and capture!

[Susan Wakely]

I really like the blurred effect to accentuate the picture especially the people in the room.

[Dione Giorgio]

Well done . The eyes are immediately drawn to the centre of the picture and to the painting.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Looks great.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Fisher Family]

A nice piece of art in an attractive setting!

Ian

[Agnes]

Beautiful shot

[Pam]

I love the blur! It works so well in this scene. Interesting piece of art.

[Korcsog Károly]

Nice work! I like it!

[Call me Joe]

Love the blurry aliens and the star is in focus❤️⭐️👌

[Carole Sandford]

Great shot!

[Judith Johnson]

I think you've done well

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of the nice exhibition room and that beautiful painting .

[*lynn]

fantastic composition with the ceiling included ... I like your blurry people too ~ fav

[Renee Salamon]

@pdulis @lynnz @pyrrhula @busylady @carole_sandford @joemuli @kork @pamalama @agnesvanderlindeicloudcom @fishers @bkbinthecity @mittens @sangwann @wakelys @marlboromaam - many thanks for all your lovely comments which are always inspiring