My motto: “I have already settled it for myself, so flattery and criticism go down the same drain, and I am quite free….”
I decided that if I could paint that flower on a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty…”
— Georgia O’Keeffe.
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I’m enjoying my experiments with light and plan to take advantage of them when the dark days come. These flowers are all part of that experience. Light is essential in how I take pictures; every time I try, I learn something new about it. Flowers respond almost dramatically to light. I want to keep getting better.
That means trying new things and taking some risks. I don’t follow any of the sacred rules of photography. That’s working for me. I’m a fan of Beavis and Butthead. Because I am stupid, I am free; because I don’t know what I’m supposed to be doing, I’m free to do what I like. That’s where I see a connection to George O’Keeffe, not in talent but in living in my own vision, not anyone else’s.
Have a good day, and I count my blessings. There is so such pain and suffering in the world. See you in the morning.
Jon, your flower art is beautiful, and I start my days with it. The flowers lift me up and help me focus my gaze in the direction that feels good. I remember a Stuart Wilde quote, he said something like if one was a bit dim, they should be grateful as the world wouldn’t grind them down, as it will the “smart” ones. There is much wisdom to that.
Beautiful!
Thank you