The Wittliff House: Typewriter No. 2

The Wittliff House: Typewriter No. 2


2 of 2. Which do you prefer?

6 Responses to “The Wittliff House: Typewriter No. 2”

  1. Tim Walker Says:

    Walter — I’m really captivated by your work and find it difficult to articulate. I think it’s partly because I grew up in the rural south and your images seem to have a certain feel to me that contains that spirit, although these interiors could be inside of houses anywhere. Again, it’s difficult for me to articulate.

    This particular image is really nice — this tunnel of books leading to a typewriter, like a connection between reading and books and the authors or the process of creating books. It’s visually very rich and the composition is so strong. I particularly like the play of angles, from the perspective to how the various books are situated. So many elements coming together to make this a beautiful image, as is the case on all of your work.

  2. Tim Walker Says:

    Oops… I just realized I addressed you as Walter when it’s actually Walker. Very sorry.

  3. miles Says:

    It’s hard to say which one I prefer, but I think I it’s this one, the contrast and perspective is that much more dramatic.

  4. Walker Says:

    Tim: don’t worry about it. Your kind words more than make up for the mistake.

  5. john Says:

    1st for me… I like the centered view more and the contained highlights for some reason better. I like the left wall and the leaning frame.

  6. r2blue Says:

    Difficult decision but I prefer the first. I’m a sucker for corrected verticals and the focus on the typewriter really draws me in and makes it more of an experience instead of documentation.

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