Perspective is used by artists to give an illusion of space and distance. I remember struggling mightily with it at school. My brain understood the concept but my fingers didn’t. I don’t know of a better graphic artist than Jakesprinter. He never would have had my problems. This week he’s sent us a message in a bottle, and I’m reminded that I haven’t sang to you for a while. Perhaps you could be distracted that way, or should I just show you a couple of photos that, I think, represent the concept of perspective? If they don’t, hopefully you’ll enjoy them anyway.
After all, I’m only trying to gain a little perspective on one of my favourite subjects- the lovely city of Krakow.
Perhaps you should look at some other entries to get a little better perspective. But don’t forget to visit Jake.
http://travelwithintent.com/2013/05/27/tarragonan-trompe-loeil/
http://max510.com/2013/05/27/sunday-post-perspective/
https://campanulladellaanna.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/sunday-post-perspective/
http://ohmsweetohmdotme.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/perspective/
http://mytropicalhome.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/the-sunday-post-perspective/
http://bopaula.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/sunday-post-perspective/
http://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/ship-passing-under-bridge/
restlessjo 
These chess pieces are so magical…big LOVE for them. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you. You too! 🙂
I took a few shots of the chess pieces so I expect they’ll be appearing again.
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It’s interesting, the one art lesson I recall is the one on perspective:) I think it just amazed me when she showed us how to draw train tracks moving away into the distance. Your photos are beautiful and demonstrate perspective perfectly! xx
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Ah, but you’re a natural born artist, Smidge! Many thanks for your visit and kind words. 🙂
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Beautiful post, Jo! Love the last one 🙂
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It’s out and out favourite, Amy. Seems to best represent the theme. 🙂
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I think the last pic is perfect for the challenge, Jo, and your others are a real bonus. 🙂
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It wasn’t till I saw it blown up large that I realised what a good shot it made for the challenge, Ad. The galleries sometimes work really well, but now and again I’m disappointed in them (or rather, my arrangement). 🙂
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le foto sono splendide, mi hanno incoraggiato a passare da queste parti in estare
grazie
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Mille grazie. Thank you for your kind comments. 🙂
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I really like that last one. What a fun photo.
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The chess pieces each featured a local beauty spot- rather nice. I wish I’d taken more close ups but I’m sure they will feature in future posts. 🙂
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Those chess pieces rock! Hope your foot’s feeling better, Jo.
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I really liked them, Gem. They will probably appear again as I took quite a few shots. They were so unexpected.
Still can’t get a shoe on comfortably but the weather’s turned dreary after a sunny Bank Holiday here, so I’m playing “catch up”. Thanks for asking. 🙂
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Nice post Jo, awesome photos collection
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I thought it was a tricky subject, Della Anna, but sometimes when you get started it works out ok. 🙂
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Wonderful photographs… Thanks and Love, nia
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Many thanks, Nia. Hope you are well? I’ve nearly caught up again from my travels. 🙂
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The pics are really good, and they all give depth to the scenes, which is often difficult to portray on a flat piece of paper (or computer screen).
Like you, I’ve never mastered it either sketching or with a paint brush.
I do envy artists for this talent.
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Thanks a lot, Vicky. I envy artists, full stop. It’s why I persevere with a camera, because I’m totally inept at drawing- to scale, in perspective, recognisable… I can’t do. 🙂
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Oh yes, they do 🙂
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Well, that’s ok then. Once I have your approval I can relax. 🙂
Just need to convince Jake now.
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😀
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Loved the photos, each one conveying an unique perspective.
I remain intrigued however. What is it that allows some folks to “see” the inherent perspective while others cannot? How could one “learn” and acquire this ability?
Thanks
Shakti
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Many thanks for your kind comment, Shakti.
For me it’s not a problem observing perspective, but trying to draw it is. Buildings and railway tracks disappearing into the distance I find impossible to reproduce. How about you? 🙂
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Great examples of perspective and I’m with you, I could never get it right in art at school either. Along with certain bits of maths it’s one of those things that have been a frustration all my life!
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Hey, don’t get me started on frustrations- it could be the topic for a book! Not a best seller though. Cheers, Lorna. 🙂
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The chess pieces are show stoppers Jo 🙂
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Thanks, Madhu! I was quite pleased with that one. You just never know what you’re going to find. 🙂
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Nice post, Jo – you inspired me to visit Jake and write a haiga!
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Now that I have to see! Nice to be somebody’s inspiration on a grey “Poolie” day. 🙂
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Love the chess pieces – and a bit of a walk around Krakaw, cause vicarious travel is the second best form of travel, don’t you think?
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They came up well in the tiled mosaic, Meredith. It’s always interesting to see what works. I took them from quite a few angles because they were a bit of fun (and I was set loose to wander for a day- bliss!) 🙂
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What a stunning collection Jo! I think they are stunning shots and great for the challenge hon! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 *hugs*
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Glad you like them, Sonel. Many thanks for your support. 🙂
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You’re very welcome hon. 🙂 *big hugs*
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The last photo is really clever and captures the perspective in different sense. Nice!
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Thanks a lot, Opalla. I did this a bit tongue in cheek because I don’t really have any shots which quite capture what Jake was after. Glad you approve. 🙂
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Great pics, Jo! I could never draw those arches in that perspective either! 😉
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I found straight lines with a ruler a challenge, Dianne! Thanks, hon. 🙂
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