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DAY 28 | PHOTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES |
Impressionistic Photography
USING SMEAR TACTICS TO GREAT EFFECT
The photographs of Claudia Adeath recall the paintings of impressionist masters such as Van Gogh and Monet. Remarkably, she does not rely on digital editing to alter the images: The distorted effect is created during the shoot itself by nudging the camera with artful precision.
Some images have a rushed feel to them, as those of the series “Remains,” which serve as a commentary on modern life. Adeath describes the subject matter as “humans left behind by the frantic flow of time.” Other photos present a unique pastoral tranquility.
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