Tuesday, December 16, 2008
One of my prized possessions is a Clinton Smith photograph
of some trees on a misty morning.
I purchased that photograph at the
Weston Gallery back in 1984-85.
That shot has always made me feel like
taking pictures through a morning fog.
I just have trouble getting out of bed.
of some trees on a misty morning.
I purchased that photograph at the
Weston Gallery back in 1984-85.
That shot has always made me feel like
taking pictures through a morning fog.
I just have trouble getting out of bed.
One morning, seeing a low fog in the valley,
I grabbed a couple of cameras and
headed over to Lake Hodges.
I grabbed a couple of cameras and
headed over to Lake Hodges.
There are these trees that grow out of the water.There was an idea of taking pictures of these trees in the mist.
But I didn't really know what I was after.
But I didn't really know what I was after.
It just wasn't working for me.I kept taking pictures with the futile hope that my
camera would see something that I missed.
camera would see something that I missed.
Frustrated by a seemingly useless exercise, I turned to leave.
And then something caught my eye.
And then something caught my eye.
There's a life lesson in this.If you're not sure of what you're looking for,
discard preconceived notions, open your eyes and look around.
Whatever you're missing is probably right behind you.
discard preconceived notions, open your eyes and look around.
Whatever you're missing is probably right behind you.
vfxy W
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Stunning. Breath taking. So well captured.
hmmm....
Still can't find exactly the right words for this. How about, inspiring? Yeah, that's pretty close.
I am so glad you stopped by my humble little blog, because WOW, I am loving yours.
I, too, am married to an artist and have artistic children, but was not blessed with the mechanics to be able to express all the AWESOMENESS that is in my head. :)
I'm a dabbler, though, where as you are a true artist.
Excellent advice. We can't force what isn't there. Nor can we force what is. What we can do, though, is rethink our approach and work with what we have, creating our own brand of "wow". You done good.
Da Goddess
P.S. remind me to tell you sometime about the Lake Hodges photo my mom has.
I have a "thing" about trees in the misty morning.
I have a gigantic photo over my bed of a forlorn tree in the mist.
What does it mean?
Oh my. The trees appear to be walking on the water. I had a dream once that looked like this. Perhaps I should tell it.
Inspiring photos.
Thank you for sharing.
I didn't know I could like Lake Hodges this much.
Wow.
Trees in the mist. And trees with hoarfrost. My favorite. You have done some great work here.
Oh I just love scenes like these.
Beautiful images!
:I kept taking pictures with the futile hope that my camera would see something that I missed."
(Sigh...)
That is so well put. And the shots, well, I hope they have frame around them somewhere.
OMG!!! That was stunning!!!!!!
Who knew you were such a photo GOD???
That is a very good life lesson. Thanks for the beautiful reminder. We are better off, I truly believe, if we can let go of preconceived notions and be more open to what is around us. (Or BEHIND us). Thanks for sharing the photos. I loved what you captured at the end. Keep it up.
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