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AfricanObserver

Grant Hillebrand
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Artist // Hobbyist // Photography
  • Jan 6
  • South Africa
  • Deviant for 16 years
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teacher, geek, Christ follower
attention span of a grasshopper

Drinker of copious quantities of tea.

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A7sII/ 24-240 + various bits of vintage glass & GIMP, Sony a57/ 18-250
Being essentially analytical by nature, I like to know "why" I like a picture. There are various "rules" and guidelines around composition that can help, but why do they work, and why are they not absolute?I think, in part, it has to do with the way the image engages the eye and the mind. Pictures that make you think, that make the eye work a little in exploring what's going on, that make you discover something a little more in the image.These are from my " To Think About More " favourites. Most require full screen view to engage my eye properly. If you find them interesting, go and leave a comment as to why. My "whys" can generally be fou...
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Portraits of African Children One of the few non-photographers whose work has really caught my eye. The tones in these portraits just glows, but the expressions are equally engaging. Go have a look!
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Portraits of African Children One of the few non-photographers whose work has really caught my eye. The tones in these portraits just glows, but the expressions are equally engaging. Go have a look!
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Welcome wonderful watcher!

Thank you for the wishes, and the feature.

We can hope 2024 may be better.