2nd writing

Sorry guys. I was unaware of the second writing on a gallery I was unable to attend, but instead attended another.

So we were supposed to attend the Best of 2008 Photography exhibit that was on campus at a small, quaint coffee shop called Harrison Street Cafe. As many of times I have walked by this place thinking I should hop in to snag a cup of brew, I have never set foot into this place until one Sunday a few weeks back I decided to go look at the show.

Immediately after I walked in the doors, I felt squished. The space is unsuitable to display art, and I found it very unflattering breathing over the heads of other customers enjoying their lunch and warm coffee. On the other hand, I really love the coffee shop as a coffee shop. The wood and unique layout made this place stick out from any other.

As for the art itself, I could not say I was impressed. A picture of a cat... a girl in the middle of an alley way... President Obama at a campaign... All seemed too uncaring of perspective and creativity. I've gone to band shows and I have had my fair share of photographing the action, this did not impress. The one photograph that I do recall being of my liking was that of an arm cut off on the edge of the frame with leaves filling the rest of the frame. Simple. Interesting composition. Colors flow. Great lighting. That's what I want to see. Not just the quickie I found in the others. Maybe that's just me being picky, but don't we all have our likes and dislikes?

I did feel ashamed after hearing the guy who put this show together. He seemed like a really cool guy and who actually has fun in this town of Richmond (must I inform you I hate taking pictures in this city, and I do not find any sort of inspiration). So I thought it was cool to see how he works and how he produces work in this community.

Sorry for the late entry. Hope to post back soon.