I’ve developed a bit of photographic wanderlust. I want to try some new things and perhaps explore some new photographic territory. This post and the one before are babysteps into this exciting new territory…or abyss, depending on your perspective. Corinna over at Bird Wanna Whistle makes it a point to ask herself a simple question with each image: but what does it do? One of my favorite posts, Resolution, examines this question with the help of her godmother, Jewel. It’s a wonderful post that left me artistically smitten with Jewel.
Last night I came across a quote at the bookstore that made me think about Corinna’s query in a slightly different way.
One should not only photograph things for what they are but for what else they are. ~ Minor White
I’m not sure if White’s asking a different question than Corinna’s or if he’s giving us one very effective answer to it. With apologies to both artists I’m going with an amalgam of the two: what ELSE does it do? So that’s it really–I’m trying some new things and I’m more than a little nervous about it. What’s life though, if some of it isn’t spent feeling ruffled?
Here goes!
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Exquisite – in its simplicity..its color..its beauty. And – yes – we’re always trying to look at things in different ways…finding what’s different and unique thru our camera’s lens. Keep on exploring…
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Thanks so much Marcie–it’s been a challenge for me. I don’t think I’ve got those same creative neurons.
LOVE this photo. So beautiful in its color and lines. Also LOVE the quote from Minor White. I’m going to have to work to incorporate this line of thinking into my practice. Thanks for the shout-out. Can’t wait to see what more you come up with now that you’ve got those tubes!
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Thanks so much Corinna–especially for the inspiration!
Wonderful light and composition.
Good on you for trying new things – I like to be surprised!
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Thank you very much Kala!
excellent close view which enhances the beauty and texture!
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Thanks very much Joshi!
delicate and enchanting composition, this closeup is very clever in presentation also sweet in focus point, splendid work Chris!!!
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Thank you very much Fabrizio! Really appreciate that!
fabulous tones, i love the dof ad the light between the petals.
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Thank you very much Paolo–very much appreciated!
Beautiful composition and wonderful color and light
Great job
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Many thanks Andrey!
Excellent delicate touch, soft color, light, selective focus. Your image has a nice feel of movement too, with the receding shapes of the petals, like a ballet dance perhaps. Wonderful image Christopher!
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Thanks very much Doug!
This shot is amazing! The composition the lighting, but most if all I like the DOF, great job!
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Really appreciate that Ryan–thank you!
I love watching your ideas progress. Absolutely lovely image Chris. Seeing your and Corinna’s recent work is enough to drag me out of my hiatus.
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Thank you very much Michael–really looking forward to seeing what’s next for you!
love the colours
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Thanks Krunal!
Close-ups and macros show the complex and delicate make-up of so many things that we would usually disregard.
This photo is a case in point. The color, veining, and even the soft edge of the petal show well–and when would we really think about those things? Good work!
As for your experiment with your photography–Go For It. If it doesn’t work, you can always turn around. The “No Exit” sign doesn’t exist.
I appreciate your work, Chris.
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Thanks so much Phil–much appreciated!
I like the way you isolated the flower, wonderful contrast.
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Thanks very much Will!
love the colors, and the wave…
aha…
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Thank you very much Suke–really appreciate that!
I have to say, I love the slightly darker richer colours with the faded blue background, but that’s just me. I think it makes the petals pop better.
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Thanks Alexandra–really appreciate your thoughts. For me the lighter, ethereal petals more effectively merge the image with my intention to show them as almost waves of purple light–ultraviolet waves if you will. But that’s just the science-geek that is me! Again, thanks!
This is so beautiful…a wonderful layering of light and colours.
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Many thanks Blue!
excellent colours!
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Thanks Faisal!
Purple is always difficult for me. You’ve captured this exceptionally.
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Thank you Sherri!
A wave, a wing… of sensuality !
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Thanks k@!
Beautiful delicate composition, great light and colour.
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Many thanks Miles! Appreciate that!
beautiful,lovely work done in capturing and even more in writing this photograph..i just loved the saying you wrote….
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Thank you very much Ayesha!
Lovely macro. I like how the color pops!
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Thank you very much Ben!
Une belle image. Une belle lumière. Une belle texture. Un résultat délicat et haut en couleur…
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Merci beaucoup Olivier – J’apprécie vraiment vos aimables paroles
Delicat touch!
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Thank you Theys!
There’s a big, wide, wonderful, photographic world out there Chris. From vast landscapes to the almost hidden world of macro – it’s all worthy of investigation.
Gotta say though that I agree with Alexandra, the slightly darker background works better for me. too.
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Appreciate your thoughts George–thanks.
I see a flying dancer whirling her sheer violet wings into waves that trace the outer reaches of her motion.
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Beautiful! Thanks so much Kathleen.
like the subtly post and how you push the egdes of the flower.
beautiful color, details and softness
Beautifully delicate photo! Love the color!
wonderfully delicate !!!!
wonderful work, macro, compo …
Nice toning. I love the way you cleared the background too.
I love this – great color, great form…I can feel the “violaceous waves” wafting me up to the skies!