Monochromatic

Cones by Bert Flugelman
Cones by Bert Flugelman

A monochromatic image is composed of a gradient of a single colour, and has an emphasis on texture and composition. Whilst this sculpture in Canberra is not entirely monochromatic it does demonstrate the power of a simple colour scheme and shape and form.

(The stainless steel cones (1976-1982) from this angle reflect the ground and the trees in the National Gallery Sculpture Garden, Canberra, Australia)

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

30 thoughts on “Monochromatic”

  1. Stunning, literally –
    as you say, the two so different materials being used together is so effective –
    the different textures and the ways that the different materials reflect or seem to absorb the light is really remarkable!
    Emma 🙂

    1. You are right it does look like two very different materials but it’s all stainless steel Emma, the way I captured it the reflections of the ground and the trees became part of the sculpture. Being a dull day may have helped create this effect.

  2. You’ve captured that brilliantly Jude. The coloured reflections make the bottom of the sculpture look like cork. Great shot

  5. It is interesting how the light bounces off them shapes in different directions. It’s amazing how much variety can be crammed into a few simple elements.

  6. I looked and looked before I realised it was just your genius that created that effect, Jude. Like Debbie, I thought cork 🙂

      1. I didn’t understand this comment when I saw it because the photo didn’t load. I thought you were being ‘cryptic’. It’s here in my ‘drop downs’ though. No, I much prefer the ‘cork’ version, but it’s a nice bit of sculpture to play with. 🙂

  8. I am intrigued Jude. I’m afraid the first thing I thought of was what kind of reflections one might make that could reflect multiple times. I’m a trouble maker. 🙂

    1. There is no denying that statement 😛
      Actually a mirror opposite a mirror is good. Often seen in a lift.

    1. This was taken on a pretty dull day and the granddaughter and son were obviously getting bored so I only managed to get a few shots. I liked this the best. Always prefer to go to places like this with another photographic obsessive [you know anyone like that? she enquires innocently] or alone.

  10. I agree with all the others. It worked so well, with the reflections fooling the eye, and the composition was just perfect too.
    Regards as always, Pete. x

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