There are always journeys that are long and painful. Having a camera in hand is always like a valium in the airport lounge. Calming, accepting of one’s fate, held captive by time.
I had investigated a lady’s pink handbag using intentional camera movement. I explored the nose cones of several planes, I dropped in on a few cockpits, but I became greatly humored by the sight of numbers on sticks, when viewed through the camera out of their context, reminded me of a Bingo game.
My airport boredom, definitely a negative state, paradoxically, became a powerful catalyst for the exploration of the ordinary environs through photography. When I was faced with a lack of stimulating surroundings, the lack of inspiration forced a deeper engagement with the fundamentals of design, composition, and visual storytelling, prompting a search for the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Removing context can be a powerful catalyst for creativity. When we strip away the familiar surroundings, established meanings, and expected uses of an object, idea, or situation, we force our minds to fill the void. This decontextualization allows us to see things in entirely new ways, sparking fresh connections and novel interpretations. This process of isolating elements from their typical environment encourages experimentation and generates unconventional solutions. By dismantling the framework of understanding, we unleash the potential to reassemble the pieces into something entirely original, magically new.
BINGO!
What are the TWO most impactful features that make your image a good photograph? Don’t be shy!
I like the minimalist composition featuring a clear blue sky and several numbered poles. The isolation of the subject matter creates a mystery, leaving viewers questioning the significance of the numbers. I love a good mystery. Also, I like the limited colour palette, which adds to the minimalism.
If you could make this photo again, what would be the ONE thing you would like to do better or differently?
The color palette is pleasing, but it could be more engaging with more contrasting elements, but they weren’t available.
Lyndall Gerlach shared this photograph with the FRAMES Facebook Group.
Photographer
Lyndall Gerlach, Australia
Equipment and settings
Leica V-Lux 5
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