Furniture
Dave Williamson

Furniture

April 2018

Expert
winner
Entry 1797406
226th
19

The spatial arrangement of the tables in this image is mesmerising. Especially as their placement is so perfect. Yet each is slightly different in the pleats of the table cloths. The chairs giving an amazing progression upwards almost flowerlike. And the soft change of tone of the grass accentuating all this. The balance of order vs chaos here is perfect. The order draws you in and the subtle differences maintain your interest. Not to mention the waiter who's also perfectly placed, geometrically and compositionally. Needless to say this is a fantastic image. congratulations and great work!

Entry 1797459
539th
72
Entry 1797867
323rd
55

This was an exceptionally imaginative way to interpret the theme. I love the black and white that allows us to concentrate on all the texture in the seats. The composition showing just enough to let our imaginations drift along different narrative paths rather than one rigid one, making for a richer image. Really lovely work, well done!

Entry 1800440
242nd
7
Entry 1833947
34th
61
Entry 1835173
2nd
306

This has a real sense of age. We are left to wonder about who's room it was and how long ago. The soft lighting adding an etherial quality, accentuating the textures throughout the picture. The focus just so, drawing the viewer to the fabric on the bed but allowing enough detail behind to give a great depth. A lovely image here with a real narrative.

Entry 1857963
327th
16
Entry 1915784
429th
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Entry 1922713
60th
1
Entry 1923075
492nd
3
Entry 1923290
59th
31

I really liked the symmetry in this image. And it's very technically proficient. The lighting is very clean and even. Metal can be hard to photograph and it's been dealt with well here. The only issue I have is the wheels. Because this a composition all about being clean, perfect and symmetrical they let it down. It's a shame as the rest really is perfect. However this would be an easy fix and you've really nailed the hard parts about producing an image like this.

Entry 1924576
15th
46
Entry 1932121
612th
8

What makes this image so interesting is the way the soft focus invited the viewer to concentrate on the marks and so perhaps who may have made them. The way it contains nothing but a piece of furniture but through composition and focus it becomes secondary and just a visual tool for us to create our own narrative. Such a lovely image with real depth here.

Entry 1933405
52nd
28
Entry 1934043
71st
38
Entry 1935728
29th
13
Entry 1936050
49th
30
Crowd
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622 Images entered

434 Photographers

31,745 Ratings

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Furniture photography isn't just for catalogue makers or those with commercial interests. The history of furniture runs parallel with human history and reflects all changes in art, design and needs. Furniture is both functional and aesthetic, and that's what makes it such a rich subject for all photographers. So get creative and have fun!

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Entry 1938226
53rd
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