Fine Art Photography or dead tree in the sea?

Gary Gough - 25/07;2022

In this video, I take a picture of a dead tree in the sea. I'm calling it art. Is it art or a picture of a tree in the sea?

It's not just a tree! The extraordinary thing about this tree is that three or four days of the year during very high tides, the sea covers the land it sits in. Therefore, on only a handful of days each year, the tree stands proud in the sea.

Having an isolated subject in my opinion is perfect for Fine Art Photography. Or is it?

During filming, I remembered a recent trip to a gallery in Liverpool. I was very excited and really looked forward to the visit. My excitement however was very short-lived.

I struggled to find anything that really impressed me. Furthermore, there were staff at hand trying to explain what certain art pieces were or represented. At that time I remembered thinking that if somebody had to explain it, it didn't work. It might to other people, but not me!

I then thought, well, I'm doing the exact same thing. I'm telling you I'm creating art which I believe I am, but what if you disagree?

So that's the story behind this video. I believe I have created art to be proud of but what do you think?

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Gary

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