A study in textures, and the ‘Romulo Yanes effect.’
(We have a watering can?)
I don’t particularly want, or need, to talk about what I’ve been doing recently. Nothing interesting. Looking for a job, whilst at the same time fearing what my Tutors will have to say, in the assessment period that creeps ever nearer.
No, forget about it. I just want to talk about Romulo Yanes; My latest camera-crush. You should all know me by now - If it looks like it “may contain effort”, then it probably wasn’t all that fun. Don’t take this the wrong way Romulo (I know you’re reading,) but it’s the illusion of a lacking in effort that makes your work distinctive.
Yanes and rustic, grungy textures, go together like Brie and Baguette - That’s the analogy I want to use. It’s hearty, and the sort of thing Yanes would photograph. That’s how the game is played from now on, and all of this has got me in the mood for some serious still life-inspired texture hunting.
(Disclaimer: Below Steak image by Romulo Yanes, borrowed from Gourmet.com. Don’t sue me.)
Compared to my own quick afternoon stab…
So you see what ‘The Yanes effect’ is all about, right? And what I’m shooting for?
It’s kinda sexy, in a really rugged sort of way. Disregard that last sentence if it makes you uneasy. As for this watering can - No idea. Not a clue. It’s in the back garden.
So what do you think? ‘Yay’ for Yanes? Who have you discovered recently that I should know about?
Watering can? I’ll take that as a shout-out to my last name. Thank you for making everything about me. Kidding
I love the pics, and I’m a big fan of weathered textures myself. The only problem is, around the home, I only have two good ones, one of which I’ve already done to death (see: Fazoletti al pesto, and the Pork Loin). Isn’t it weird that I suddenly need a bigger house? Ha ha.
Mark, it’s always about you. You know that by now.
Lol, can you imagine?
“This house is beginning to FAIL me. Bring me a larger one!”
Gorgeous!
I think more than just texture from Yanes is also a sense of usage, like walking in on someone just having taken a serving or arriving in the middle of a feast? Not capturing motion per se, but capturing a moment? Anyway, his photos are making me hungry
I don’t discover anyone, but this was brought to my attention a couple of years ago and I love it: http://www.minimiam.com/
toontz - Thank you!
Jen -
That link it great. The one with the Workmen assessing the crack in the Eclair, really made me laugh.
I know exactly what you mean, with the rugged, weathered textures and not overly styled shots. They have a very distinct personality, a kind of spontaneity (drop the cutlery where ever they land and snap a photo) that I really love.
Hi,
Just a short note to let you know that I awarded you with Arte Y Pico award
http://www.coffeeandvanilla.com/?p=2271
Have a nice day, Margot
sexy and rugged… i like that… they go together like brie and baguette… how poetic. yes, yes, yes.
I agree Romulo Yanes is an exceptional photographer. I love to analyze and oogle all Yanes’ pics in Gourmet too.
Natalie @ Gluten a Go Go
Mark thanks for noticing my work and sharing it on your blog.
Blood Sugar….is HOT.
Romulo - Thank you so much for stopping by.
Mark will be happy to know you thanked him, but this is my Blog, lol.
Regards,
Graeme.
Graene, sorry I didn’t get the name right…please don’t take it personal….my friends are laughing … I never get their names right either!!!!
Keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Romulo.