Listening
The artist is the confidant of nature. Flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him. — François Auguste René Rodin
This flower is one of many gracefully adorning the Nissen House property.
Update on 3/18/09: The flower bed where this photo was taken no longer exists. The Nissen House was relocated about four months after this post, in order to make way for a new dentist office on the property. If you’re looking for more Nissen House information, please check out all of the Nissen House articles featured on this website.
Divine
Reverence and exhilaration is what I felt as I watched the sleepy fields of Westbend Vineyards awaken on a recent early-morning visit. From a distance the dew-covered grapevines sparkled as the morning light moved across the rolling terrain.
At the time, I wasn’t sure how best to capture the breadth of the experience — and I felt limited because I did not have permission to roam the property. Perhaps in the future I can explore more there and can hopefully come away with some captivating images of early-morning light in the vineyards.
For now, I hope you’ll enjoy this close-up shot.
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Expanding Your Photographic Vision
Can you guess what this unusual image is? For a hint, the photo is from the same subject of a previous article titled Simplicity. Even though both photos incorporate red and yellow as their dominant colors, those are not the true colors of this particular photo. Some fun experimentation led me to alter the original colors quite dramatically, and I liked this color rendition.
If you consider other components often found on this subject (keeping in mind the colors are different than what’s shown in this photo), you just might be able to guess the source of this close-up shot. Try pushing your mind beyond what you think you’re seeing in the photo, and see if you can come up with a few guesses.
If you’re stumped, or are in a hurry, keep reading. I’ll also share THREE TIPS on expanding your photographic vision. CLICK to read more.
