Following a recent sub-discussion here about Deadpan Photography and a recently-read article where I read:
"There is also a theory that this style of photography originated in Germany, from the notion of New Objectivity, or Neue Sachlichkeit. It is a German art movement from the 20s that influenced a famous photographer, August Sander.
Deadpan photography has been of interest to many contemporary artists and photographers, subtly dominating the styles of young artists. If you’re interested in creating your own collection in this style, most of the time the subject is in the middle of the frame (faux pas in modern photography), and you shoot the subject straight on. No angles, no clever compositions, no dramatic lighting — just your subject or object. The image should end up just as if you walked up to it in real life and took a quick shot."
Not quite per that last sentence, but:
I confess to angling it slightly so as to less obscure the air pump. Should I have?
I've got a barn-full of tools collected over some 60 years, so plenty of subjects to go yet!
Comments sincerely invited - both about the style and the shot.