Nowadays I'm getting influenced by Art. I have visited a lot of towns all over UK, and they all have great art galleries and museums, most of which have free entries. Initially I only used to visit them because they were free. But since the last few months, this free viewing has actually inspired me, to the point where I re-visited a couple of museums to look at the paintings there.
I look on the internet for help, and try to understand these paintings. They are after all 'photographs' of what the painter saw in his mind. It is then inspiring after interpreting a painting. I wonder how I might paint Vincent van Gogh's Cypresses even if I decide to copy it. Anyways, I don't think now is the time for me to paint.. may be when I'm older :)
With this new found understanding, that I'm a Classical when it comes to art, I reflect on my existing photos and I'm ashamed of what I see. All my work seems so childish... so 'nothing' compared to such great works. I have mixed feelings now.. I'm afraid of taking any more photos, as in my mind I have yardsticks set to great works of art. On the other hand these works of art inspire me to do better. Hope this inspiration translates into better photographs.What are your thoughts about Art & Photography?
