French Gardens in Sepia

Villandry © Harold Davis
Villandry © Harold Davis

I was asked to prepare these monochromatic images of gardens in France with a slight sepia cast for possible use by an art world client. I like the way they came out—very mannered and apparently old-fashioned, but of course they are not old.

Once again, as I observed in Photographer as Poet, these images are creative anachronisms that combine a classic aesthetic with modern technique and ideas. There’s no need to analyze, however. The imagery can just be enjoyed for what it is. The fact that there is a deeper layer to the construction and thinking behind the imagery may interest those who like to think about issues of self-reference and meta-cognition, but should not interfere with straightforward visual enjoyment.

Hotel de Sully © Harold Davis
Hotel de Sully © Harold Davis
Parc de Sceaux © Harold Davis
Parc de Sceaux © Harold Davis
The Road Goes Ever On and On © Harold Davis
The Road Goes Ever On and On © Harold Davis

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