[Leica] japanese aesthetics

[george at imagist.com (George Lottermoser)]

> So how would you try to suggest the Japan with out them? I did think of 
> out of focus geishas and maple leaves, but the material seemed the best 
> solution.

In my opinion: Traditional Japanese aesthetics (minimally) incorporate 
asymmetry, simplicity, and nature (or natural); in terms of color and form). 

<http://www.uwec.edu/greider/Chinese.Japan/student.web.pages/Women.Japan&China/jesse.index.women/aesthetics_in_heian_japan.htm>
    In an essay by Donald Keene, entitled ?Japanese Aesthetics,? the author 
elaborated on the aesthetic ideals set forth by Kenko, a Shinto/Buddhist 
priest. According to Kenko, a thing of beauty must possess at least one of 
the following traits: suggestion, irregularity, simplicity and perishability.

I might take the pearls to the sea from which they came (suggestion). 
The waves may take them back (perishability).
Work at asymmetrical composition (irregularity).
I'd hope for overcast skies or bring skrims to soften the highlights.

Fond regards,

G e o r g e   L o t t e r m o s e r,    imagist?

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