Location Taken: Pike Place Market, Seattle
Time Taken: June 2008
You can find all sorts of things at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Including, obviously, rather pretty baubles.
I always feel a little awkward posting photos of other people’s art. I mean, it’s not my work, and they might not want photos of it on the internet with no accreditation. And I certainly don’t have a clue who made these pretty glass sculptures.
Admittedly, I feel less awkward posting pictures of others’ art than posting pictures of other people period. You may have noticed a dearth of photos containing humans in the stuff I post. I always feel like I look odd in photos of me, since I’m so used to my image in a mirror instead, and know it’s the same for other people. On the other hand, I always feel a little excited in the few times I do find myself in a photo, so it’s a mixed bag. So for now I just avoid the matter entirely.
For artwork, on the other hand, I go by a fairly simple criteria. Does the photo itself add some artistic merit beyond the artwork itself? In most cases, this is due to an interesting composition, as it is here. Or maybe an unusual juxtaposition, or a touch of serendipity in timing. By framing the artwork in a certain context, I enhance and expand upon the piece.
Besides, these are some really pretty glass pieces, and nicely displayed.
