Tuesday, January 18, 2011

What am I trying to say?

"What are you trying to say with this photograph?" is the most fundamental of questions regarding creative photography." ~ Brenda Tharp (Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography... a gift from My Darling)

...... a quiet,  momentary feeling that time has stood still 


....... the occupants may still be asleep, but with the early morning sun
reflection it seems to me that  the house itself has decided
it's time to awaken

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos, Susan! I love misty scenes and these are really stunning! Your captions are perfect!

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  2. Are these where you live?
    Beautiful!

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  3. Beautiful words and pictures.

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  4. ~ Desiree, thanks... yes, I especially like the way the mist changes the landscape for those minutes or hours that it lingers :)

    ~ Mary, no the home is not ours ... oops, I didn't get permission, so just keep it between us ;-) Thank you too.

    ~ Diane, appreciate it, thanks :)

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  5. Both photos have that lovely tranquil stillness of having the world to yourself. Beautiful.

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  6. ~ Vicki, and that's exactly how it felt too :D
    They were taken on the last morning of 2010 ... I can't put my finger on it as to exactly why, but it seemed quite significant :)

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  7. I'm not very analytical. I don't qualify or quantify most things I do... especially photography.

    I just take a picture of things that appeal to me when I'm standing there admiring ... for whatever reason ...and I don't even question it. If I like it.... good enough.... and if it turns out not blurry...and feels as good when I see it on the computer or paper as it did in real life... great...

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  8. yes, these photos, with their so-right captions, seem to have a universal significance in that they speak to each of us. well done, Susan!

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  9. ~ BumbleVee, yes I understand what you're saying, and that's how I always approach my photography. I take pictures of what I like too... big bonus if they turn out (esp prior to the digital age!) - with today's cameras - Wow! Such fun!

    At this stage of my life, it pleases me to delve just a little bit further, to study up on something... get what's remaining in the old brain box going again!! The book I mentioned deals with photographics on many levels - one of them being emotional. That struck a chord... by taking what appeals from my book, I'm becoming that much more aware of what's around me, in a pleasurable way... It's something that MD and I are sharing too, so that's another bonus!

    Cheers and thanks for your comment :D

    ~ Dmarie, I do thank you, and it seems that every day there's just more fun to be had with the camera.. why, sometimes, I don't even get time to do the housework!!! :O ;-)

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  10. Hello Susan,
    Just discovered your blog.
    I like your philosophy of life, I agree with you, there is so much to discover around...
    I have added you to my list of blogs to follow...
    DeeBee (A French blogger from the UK) :))

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  11. ~ DeeBee, hi and welcome!
    That's what I enjoy about blogging... the vast enjoyment of meeting others with similar and expanded interests and points of view.
    Always something new to learn and see every day.
    Wonderful! Thanks for joining in with us :D

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  12. nice!!!
    i love the way the house seems to be winking...in the misty morning...slowly opening its eyes!!

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  13. ~ Laura, thank you... it was one of those moments I was lucky enough to happen upon - glad I decided on that early morning stroll!

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  14. Oh wow, what beautiful scenery you have! Theres nothing lovlier in the morning than mist in the bush. Lucky you :)

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  15. ~ Kristy, hi and welcome to my blog :)

    I agree, mist in the morning is a beautiful sight ... lovely to walk through too. Yes, I am a very lucky person - for many reasons :D

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