Exposed DC

for the love of DC photography

In Frame: October 3, 2016

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Photography is a magical thing. Since it uses light to capture what’s actually in front of us, I think that images have the ability to make our brains see unique splices of life in ways we might not in our linear life. Today’s image by Rashid is another reminder of why I love photographs. This image is weird, but wonderfully intriguing. In the thumbnail version, the woman appears to be clinging to the postal truck for her life as it speeds down a busy New York City avenue. Once I clicked on the image, after I was relieved the woman wasn’t gripping the bumper, I was excited to see the product of a photographer applying camera techniques and his foresight to create an image—from an actual moment in time—that manipulates how the viewer sees it.

In Frame: September 28, 2016

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The New National Gallery by Mark Andre
The New National Gallery by Mark Alan Andre
The New National Gallery by Mark Alan Andre
The New National Gallery by Mark Alan Andre

 

I couldn’t decide which “New National Gallery” image by Mark Alan Andre to feature, so I chose two. I’m so excited to see new views of the bright airy East Building and to once again be reunited with my treasured Corcoran Collection.

In Frame: September 21, 2016

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Meeting at the White House by Shamila Chaudhary
Meeting at the White House by Shamila Chaudhary

I love this image—plain and simple. Photographer, Shamila Chaudhary, captures a charming and jovial moment of her daughter being quintessentially childlike in a formal space. Not only is this image wonderfully composed and demonstrates a good photographer’s foresight, it warms my heart. When I showed this image to my mother, she made a delightful observation, comparing the body language of the woman in Andrew Wyeth’s Christina’s World to the girl’s lean and air-swept air.

Shamila is one of twelve local photographers whose work will be on exhibit at the Crystal City Underground photo walk starting in early October. While this particular image is not one that will be in that show, it is an example of her series, which feature dreamlike images of her daughter growing up. Keep your eyes peeled for more on the show soon, including details of the opening reception.

In Frame: September 14, 2016

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I was first drawn to this image because of the bright green patch of grass. The geometrically framed image lead my eye to the red fence with two trees behind it–the colors and shapes were pleasing. When I read the caption that this was a prison, it really gave me pause. I was conflicted by what the structures represent but excited by the colors and shapes. Then, I realized the way photographer, Kristin Adair, uses the brick wall to frame the image, subtly closing the viewer out. This image is wonderfully composed and a powerful metaphor.