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Bausch & Lomb
This fascinating and memorable image has been creatively seen and
captured by the artist, resulting in a strong visual statement of
architectural forms and designs. The ground floor Atrium is largely
constructed of metal and glass which culminates in a cupola with a small
spire. It is this top structure which Tom has photographed against part
of the imposing edifice of the main Bausch and Lomb building. The latter
has formal geometric horizontal and vertical designs in sharp contrast
to the cupola, which displays the powerful compositional effects of
diagonal lines and patterns. The strong ambient illumination, probably
from early evening light, reveals the shaded background bathed in warm
brown and beige tones with the windows taking on bluish hues, and
interestingly, there are delicate shadow patterns which helps break up
the symmetry of the building’s façade. The cupola itself is composed of
metal elements that support the glass windows. At the base, the windows
are rectangular and angled to let more light into the interior, followed
by a smaller vertical section, and eventually an angled window section
that is capped by a small white spire. The windows on the shaded side of
the cupola reveal glimpses of complex design features of the inside of
the Atrium, together with abstract reflections of external buildings in
the upper windows. Once again, the warm hues in the reflections provide
visual continuity with the bluish windows and background colors,
although the color palette is somewhat restricted. The overall effect of
the top of the Atrium photographed framed against the side of the main
building is both powerful and enlightening, made all the more striking
by the contrast between the rhythmic interplays of architectural styles.
Peter Marr
Sheridan’s superb
exhibition beautifully illustrates his love of the subject matter, and
his intense desire to communicate at a non-verbal level to express the
joy of life. Although everyone will see the images differently, I hope
that viewers will relax their minds of all things around them and enjoy
all of the prints that Sheridan has on display, prints that personify
his undeniable creativity and passion for photography. There have been
many outstanding pictures of downtown Rochester that incorporate the
Frederick Douglas-Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, several of them by
Sheridan himself, but they are almost all in color. None of them can
surpass the author’s “Black and White” rendition, entitled
Tuned Tone, it seems so right
that as a master observer and interpreter, Sheridan has “steel-toned”
the image to match and emphasize every feature of this Bridge’s
incomparable structure. The elegant steel tri-span arches gracefully and
effortlessly traverse the Genesee river, proudly revealing some of the
prominent Rochester buildings that are highlighted against the dark
clouds and night sky. The absence of color strongly enhances the sense
of light and shadow detail, added to which the artist has amazingly
added subtle colors to some areas as evidenced in the sidewalk and some
background sections. The crowning touch was the substitution of orange
hues to the floats that are stretched in a line across the river. The
latter are a warning to boats that there are unsafe obstacles ahead,
namely a weir, and the addition of the orange color to the buoys
enhances the warning, and provides an inspiring foreground feature to
this uplifting panorama. The observer can scan upstream of the Genesee
River and at the line of orange floats, look up and take in and enjoy
every detail of this majestic image. The “steel toning” enhances every
feature of the bridge, and if that were not enough, there is an
important added dimension, in that the print is face mounted in acrylic
media, and resplendently custom-framed by Jason Campbell, in a
steel-like design that complements Sheridan’s masterpiece to perfection.
Peter Marr
Peter Marr
Exam Time—Syracuse University
Dramatic geometry coupled vibrant color make this a very striking
photograph. The angular staircase against the red-orange wall is
reinforced by the black outlines of the rectangular windows and the
circular shapes on the wall. A veritable feast for the eyes. One’s eyes
are drawn immediately to the two figures in the photograph, making for a
strong counterpoint. Interpretation is wide open to the viewer…the one
person walking up the stairs bent over; isolation of another kind.
Once again Jim has provided a wonderful selection of photographs to view
in the current show. The photograph Row Boats have been selected as it
imparts a feeling of stillness, waiting for the day to begin. This
captures a strong emotion of starting into the day with its unknown
potential.
The early morning fog rising as the sun comes up behind the scene,
bringing up illumination from behind the tree. A truly rapidly changing
time at the dock. The fog hides the edges of the water in the
background, soon to be changed to sunlit times with folks taking the
boats out for a pleasant excursion.
Jim uses repetition of the docks and the boats and their shape to create
a strong graphic look to the photograph. This is coupled with a great
range of grays which further contribute to this image’s quality.
The soft ocean breeze on your face, a smell of
fresh salt water, the sounds of morning awakening on the shore, the
colors of the dawn and the suppressed taste in your mouth of a Maine
Lobster later that day. All this and more, Patty Ulrich Singer has
captured in her photo, West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec Maine.
Patty carefully chose a position to photograph West Quoddy. She has a
clear foreground, middle ground and background creating depth in a
two-dimensional format. The image is framed on the left by the tallest
of the flowers and on the right by the corner of the blockhouse that
keeps the eye in the space provided by Patty. The shades of reds and
pinks in portion of the photos complement and enhance each other. The
vertical lines of the flowers match the light tower and the American
flag to the right of the image. The flowers just in front of the
building do not block its view as the higher flowers might have. In
fact, it’s interesting to note that the red flowers end almost at the
end of the house as if they were planted intentionally.
All in all, this is a very fine portrait of the easternmost point of the
United States, demonstrating Patty’s keen eye and skillful artistry as a
photographer.
This is a beautiful photograph whose title is a perfect description of
what the viewer sees. The trees and rocks along the side of the stream
set a wonderful vantage point. You can almost touch the water in the
foreground all the way to the woods in the background with light
streaming in through the trees.
This light streams through the trees at the same angle as the valley
wall. The muted, almost pastel colors reinforce the “quiet of the glen”.
This is a wonderful photograph to hang on your wall and look at whenever
you want to step into a world of serenity, beauty and calm.
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