TODAY'S PHOTO -
a fireflag leaf in Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
This was one of those "catch-my-eye-stop-and-photograph"
pictures. As I was walking, rather fast, on the boardwalk
at Wakodahatchee, the other day, I glanced down and
something golden caught my eye. It was this dominant
fireflag leaf. Following my "rules" I stopped
to take a couple of pictures.
What I found interesting when I later viewed the photo
on my monitor is that the "gold" of this
leaf diminished somewhat. The setting sunlight reflecting
off the golden leaf does not come across the photo.
It's the green leaf to which it points that has the
glowing light.
A note in terms of composition - According to "rules"
one would not ordinarily have one's subject smack
in the middle of the photo, or any other piece of
art. In this case, although the golden fireflag leaf
is somewhat massive and dominates the center, it is
also very directional in pointing to the lit green
fireflag leaf which, to me, becomes the focus.
Note how the stem comes in from the bottom left, directing
your eye to the golden fireflag leaf at a point not
quite in the center of the photo. The eye is then
directed back to the left to the other leaf. The darkness
of the water on the right serves to create balance.
(end of lesson)
When I started writing, I had not planned on this
turning into an "art lesson." I guess my
gearing up for my own upcoming 4 - Session teleclass
series is having it's effect on me. Watch for an announcement
in Tuesday's edition of Picture to Ponder.
Back to the types of inquiries I usually put forth
in our daily visits -
For today - be open to where you will find the gold
in your day. What spaces, shapes or things within
yourself and/or your environment is that gold pointing
to and lighting up?
And, for those who want to play, Sam sees a golden
umbrella and a green, 3-legged monster. What imagery
can you find? Have fun today!
READER COMMENTS ON THE LAST ISSUE - Issue
104
"Loved this whole theme of appreciation. Ditto
on that for me – even though I have written my
gratitude lists since I returned from the conference.
I do go around in my head, though and appreciate things
throughout my day." Adela Rubio. Thank you,
Adela.
Mary Gray got intrigued and initiated putting on her
investigator's hat and went to Google to check for
information on model releases and using photos without
them. For anyone else out there interested, she then
wrote:
"I think you're right
to be concerned. It's a thorny issue. This might
not solve the dilemna, but it will give you some
background for making decisions, http://www.danheller.com/model-release.html
A considerably shorter overview: http://www.twilightrealms.com/photo/release.htm."
Much appreciation for your doing and sharing
that, Mary.
Insofar as yesterday's photo itself, she wrote an
even more in-depth response than usual. Several
of you have commented in the survey that you appreciate
READER'S COMMENTS. One even wrote, "This is
my FAVORITE part!" I am therefore quoting Mary
in full:
"I've always fantasized about having red
hair, so I didn't get much past the brilliant cascade
at first. Eventually I settled down. I like how
the excitement and energy of the "bird watcher,"
caught at precisely the right moment with her arm
raised, is juxtaposed with the relaxed, casual pose
of the photographer.
More people, hmmm? It's true that I stopped taking
photos of "just landscape" in my travels,
but that's mostly because I took such bland photos
that people were the only point of interest in them.
(Eventually solved the problem by buying post cards
instead.)
I suppose what people add to a photo is scale, both
physical and emotional. What does their posture
indicate about what they are feeling (presumably
in reaction to (what they are looking at or listening
to)?
However, I've grown accustomed to your ability to
"zero in" on a target, whether it be plant
or animal, and bring out the details. In today's
photo, you could say that Nature is the backdrop.
I rather like it better as the focus. I'm not saying
there's no value to seeing humans interact with
nature, but I think, for the most part, I prefer
doing my own interacting without intermediaries.
Again, much appreciation from us all, Mary, for
your almost, daily contributions to Picture to Ponder.
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