Atmosphere

Tully Rohrer

January 28^th, 2007

Snowstorms create some of the most incredible monochromatic scenes. This is a group of trees on Ralph Lauren’s property near Ridgway, Colorado. That day was amazing - bitterly cold with a fog that was freezing onto all the trees (and roads). It was not a good day to be out driving the family Prius.

As this photo’s major draw is its atmospheric feel, today’s song of the day is also draped in atmosphere. Baltimore-based Beach House released an eponymous debut album last year that was met with a lot of critical acclaim, but failed to stir me all that much at the time. Since then it has grown on me quite a bit, with the song Master of None being one of the major reasons. A steady drum beat and a lazy tempo frame a song that has a much more beautiful and intricate melody than is apparent on first listen. Highly recommended for your next foggy morning.

looks like a really old silver gelatin print. what resolution was the picture taken at? is the pixelation just on my monitor?

k — January 28^th, 2007

the pixelation is mostly from the slight snowfall and the fog, but it was exacerbated by the b&w conversion and sharpening…

Tully — December 16^th, 2007