Using "The Visual Tool Box" as a guide, this week's theme asks us to take an introspective look at some past photos and add one new shot to the mix in an effort to see a pattern in our work--essentially pointing us to our style/vision. I am liking the anarchy approach to our author, who states that the best photos are not necessarily those that are technically correct, and as I went through many of my older photos, I remembered that once shared with others, many of the ones I've chosen to show you, were well liked by many...and many of them are not complete technical perfection.
One of my own favorites from the past, is Lilah with her bunny. She is laying on her bed in front of our fireplace and just enjoying that bunny (a gift from her boyfriend). This was actually the first image I stopped at in my run through many photos, and I smiled when I came to it.
Have you ever gone through a box of old photos? You know how you tend to plow through and then, suddenly, you stop at one that you look at for a long time and it brings you back to that very moment when the photo was taken? That's what I believe all photos should do. They should bring out an emotion--something you felt at that moment in the past.
Have you ever gone through a box of old photos? You know how you tend to plow through and then, suddenly, you stop at one that you look at for a long time and it brings you back to that very moment when the photo was taken? That's what I believe all photos should do. They should bring out an emotion--something you felt at that moment in the past.
Why not a cat napping on a favorite spot in the sun? All the cats I've ever known have their eyes closed 80% of their day while draped over one piece of furniture or another. Dilly, our large orange fluffy, went missing last year, and although we searched for him everywhere (flyers, shelters, etc.) he was never found. Yet, this is how I remember him. Always napping.
As I went through more and more photos, I noticed that most of my favorites (and the ones I remember as eliciting the most discussion from others) were trying to capture their subjects in their natural environments, showcasing their natural emotions...happy, sad, sleepy, playful...or enjoying a nice patch of grass on a lazy afternoon.
As I went through more and more photos, I noticed that most of my favorites (and the ones I remember as eliciting the most discussion from others) were trying to capture their subjects in their natural environments, showcasing their natural emotions...happy, sad, sleepy, playful...or enjoying a nice patch of grass on a lazy afternoon.
I'd have to say that my vision looks to follow that path, and I am happiest with the images that show relaxed animals doing what they do best....being themselves in their natural environment.
So with that thought in mind, this past week I happened to take Lilah on a little adventure to a friend's farm to visit some goats and horses. Lilah had a great time exploring, and this is a photo from that day. What do you think she is feeling?
So with that thought in mind, this past week I happened to take Lilah on a little adventure to a friend's farm to visit some goats and horses. Lilah had a great time exploring, and this is a photo from that day. What do you think she is feeling?
Now onward through the blog loop. Remember, if some links do not work for you at first, come back later. They will be fixed, and you will be able to circle the loop until you return here again. Enjoy! I am excited to see everyone's interpretation of the theme. This week we start with Rachel Moore of Hoof N Paw Fine Art &Photography.
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