Richard from CK Ponderings and I decided to concentrate on one theme leading up to the end of 2013: the roads we live on. This time I suggested that we use the word Lines to inform our photographs. So, our third visit…
Richard Cooper-Knight:
On The Street Where You Live, 2013
The last in our triptych of On The Street… shots proved an interesting theme. Richard’s idea of stripping it back has given new impetus to my shots, and I am aware that I have almost been trying too hard with my photographs – and certainly those in collaboration with Mr Guest – meaning that they haven’t always turned out as I have wanted them to. I therefore kept it fairly simple from a photographic perspective – telegraph poles are as abundant in my road as they are in most people’s – and played around a bit more in post-production.
Richard Guest:
On The Street Where You Live IV, 2013
Familiarity has, I think, led me to stalking the road after dark; things seem much better defined under sodium lights. Sounds are sharper, scents more intense and there are fewer people about. And I have two of my favourite critics with me.
The Future Is Papier Mâché 
Great lines, and lovely shadows, Richard! Thanks for a great trio of posts and a inspirational year of collaborations! 😀
Thanks very much, Richard! Love your shot, and how well the two of them work together! Thank you too! It’s been great! 🙂
You’ve both nailed the theme here. The blue of Richard CK’s frame feels irresistibly warm, while RG’s plays with light and reflection very well. Keep up the good work, both of you.
Thanks very much, Mike! Much appreciated.
Thank you, Mike! 🙂
Just great – hope to be able to see more in 2014. December has been a ‘slow’ month for me blog-wise (tackling a painting at the moment) – so it’s good to see others still getting ideas out there. Enticed here from Richard’s blog – which had such a lovely blue palette – I wanted to see more. Love the telegraph pole shot.
Yes, Richard’s shot is great. Thanks for stopping by, Chas. Love your blog.
Thanks too – great to come back from a short break and find visitors have been and left kind comments.
Thank you, Chas! 🙂
I love both shots! I especially like how Richard CK somehow managed to get the clouds overhead to oblige his work in such a complementary fashion. Really well timed! And is it just me, or is your shot, Richard, a bit of an optical illusion? Each time I look at it the point of view seems to change. Maybe I just need more coffee…
Thanks very much, Alex! 🙂
Thanks, Alex! 🙂
Love these both equally. The most sophisticated of your wonderful efforts for this theme.
Thanks very much, EllaDee. That’s a lovely compliment. I think the two pictures work very well together visually this time.
Thank you very much, EllaDee! 🙂
Thank you very much for liking my new rap song Trendz
http://geomsmusicblog.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/my-first-rap-song-trendz/
I really appreciate it. May I ask what you thought of it?
I really like the atmosphere of the track – and the honesty of your delivery. Your words are really interesting and you make good points – your rap reminds me of the beginnings of hip-hop. Nice.
Thank you 🙂 I wanted to write rap about unique topics that would make a point, and to use these verses to get across my opinions about things.
My next rap is going to be very unique, I’m working on it at the moment 😀
Looking forward to hearing it. 🙂
Terrific thematic cohesion yet wonderful contrasting images!
Thanks very much, Elena!
Thank you, Elena! 🙂
ciao! your collaborations show a tight connection and yet retain iindividuality. both shots are outstanding…just the best treat 🙂
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Yes, this is one of those times when we were really in synch, I think. Thanks very much 🙂
Thank you! 😀
Both pictures are cracking, the clouds in the first and the shadows from the leaves in the second. Great stuff Richard & Richard
Thanks very much, Leon!
Thank you, Leon! 🙂
Both are great, really enjoying this series
Thanks very much, Alison.
Thank you, Alison! 🙂
Looking at both together, and connecting them in my own mind, as an event, a story, is very satisfying as is enjoying the textures and drama of the images.
Thanks very much, Steven – glad you like the collaboration.
Thanks, Steven! I’m glad you like the images! 🙂
Interesting theme!
I love the lines, the colours, the shadow, the story, … Both images are wonderful. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Anette. I’m really glad you like it.
Thank you, Anette! 🙂
A wonderful sense of transition through this collaboration and well done to you both on an exciting series of collaborations!
Thanks very much, Patti – yes, it’s interesting how we’ve both adapted to the collaboration. It’s made me look at my road with a lot more interest.
Thanks, Patti! 🙂
I love the contrasting colours between the two photographs, and also that they both represent different elements.
Yes, it’s really interesting when our images complement each other – we never talk to each other about what we’re going to do, so it’s odd that they work like this so regularly.
I didn’t realise that. It’s spooky really!
Thanks, Cheryl. Yes, it’s really odd that we’re so in tune! 😀
Collaborations are hard, and you both make it look so easy! Great work Richards!
Thanks, Cheryl!
They both have a little magic. I keep thinking of music, sounds; strings to pluck and a keyboard fence to run your hand along. They compliment each other beautifully.
Thanks very much, Karen. That’s a lovely image and compliment – telephone wires often make me think of music too.