If in Davis Square in Somerville stop at the Blue Shirt Cafe not necessarily for a bite to eat but for a refreshing view of life. Dina Ali has put on display her photographs, I believe for the first time.
Bike Seat by Dina Ali
Shallow depth of field is a technique available to the photographer which allows a narrow band of focus to be greeted with aesthetic blur on either side, near and far. Dina has used this technique on subject matter that arrests the eye. It is the technique coupled with the vision that captivates. For example, her bicycle pictures which have an ethereal, dreamy quality, bring to mind memories of weekend bike trips. Yet they are unique, not typical. Other close ups of wood or moss suggest a simple, often overlooked object for concentration. Her eye is clean and clear and is attracted to new things that others don’t see.
Dina is an artist with a camera. View her work at Dina’s Photos.
Bike Frame by Dina Ali
Blue Shirt cafe is located at 424 Highland Avenue in Somerville MA, in the heart of Davis Square. Dina Ali can be reached at dinaaliphoto@gmail.com.
I have not made it to Davis Sq in a number of years. Your review of Dina’s work has given me the inspiration to visit the cafe and view her work up close and personally. Your technical description of the shallow depth of field added to my appreciation of her beautiful bicycle pictures.
Thank you!
Awesome work – can’t wait to check out more!