All very interesting. Andrei Tarkovsky once said that the “aim of art is to prepare a person for death”.
If we get close to it now and again, then perhaps we’ve done something remarkable. Keep shooting … love your work.
Thank you for your continuing encouragement, John. I appreciate it very much because sometimes I don’t like my work very much at all. Thankfully that passes, but still . . .
We’re in a healthy period of experimentation. Some of that relates to all the various ways we now can treat our images, and some of it relates to the creative freedom of blogging. I see you as an artist who is fully engaged with the process and willing to take chances. Because we’re in uncharted territory, your work matters in a way that even makes the mistakes interesting.
Oh, thank you so much John. I still have a bit of a problem with identifying as an artist, but I kind of feel that description suits better than “photographer.” I am no master of light. Most of my images are manipulated in some way. Although I aim to make better quality photographs than I do now, my main concern is to make an interesting image by whatever means are available to me. I have such fun with my editing!
I have a Windows interface on a Nokia. Then I use apps, also on the phone. There’s one I use a lot called Fantasia Painter and another called Lazy Lens and occasionally a few others.
Trust me, I need improvement. I am hoping to get a DSLR some time this year and although I realise that that is not all it takes, I’m looking forward to the new capabilities that has to offer. Like focusing for example. 🙂
How tall were these? How did you position yourself when you were shooting this? It’s just lovely! So fitting for the description someone once wrote, “where the foliage reached out to touch the skies.”
The Phragmites are about 7-8 feet tall. I’d snowshoed out to them and photographed them while lying on my back. I took three or four images but liked this one the best because of the way the leaf resembled the shape of a scythe.
love this shot..
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thanks Lynne.
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Thank you, John. Sun-drenched wheat strands feel familiar 😉
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And thank you, John.
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Great photo. There’s something so very wonderful in laying down in wheat field looking up, isn’t there?
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This one has a spiritual feel to me. And I like it.
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interesting comment… thanks
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Something to do with the wonder that John Z mentions above and the feeling small that lancolieblueue mentions.
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All very interesting. Andrei Tarkovsky once said that the “aim of art is to prepare a person for death”.
If we get close to it now and again, then perhaps we’ve done something remarkable. Keep shooting … love your work.
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Thank you for your continuing encouragement, John. I appreciate it very much because sometimes I don’t like my work very much at all. Thankfully that passes, but still . . .
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We’re in a healthy period of experimentation. Some of that relates to all the various ways we now can treat our images, and some of it relates to the creative freedom of blogging. I see you as an artist who is fully engaged with the process and willing to take chances. Because we’re in uncharted territory, your work matters in a way that even makes the mistakes interesting.
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Oh, thank you so much John. I still have a bit of a problem with identifying as an artist, but I kind of feel that description suits better than “photographer.” I am no master of light. Most of my images are manipulated in some way. Although I aim to make better quality photographs than I do now, my main concern is to make an interesting image by whatever means are available to me. I have such fun with my editing!
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I have a Windows interface on a Nokia. Then I use apps, also on the phone. There’s one I use a lot called Fantasia Painter and another called Lazy Lens and occasionally a few others.
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Good to know; I’m not familiar with any of those.
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They might not be available for IOS or androids.
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Oh, hang on, just to clarify: I don’t in any way intend to imply that photography is not art!
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I try not to think of myself as an artist with a capital “A.” 😉
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🙂
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Your posted images are clever…lyrical… and consistent. It’s the internet. I try not to think about “better quality” until I’m in front of a print.
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Trust me, I need improvement. I am hoping to get a DSLR some time this year and although I realise that that is not all it takes, I’m looking forward to the new capabilities that has to offer. Like focusing for example. 🙂
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Aren’t you currently using an iPhone? What platform are you using for your post-processing?
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Je me sens si petite 🙂
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observation merveilleuse.. thanks so much Val.
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Excellent !
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merci.
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Wonderful shot, John. For some reason it reminds me of Night of the Hunter.
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Wow thanks Richard. A very important film which I don’t believe I’ve seen– will make a point to check it out.
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To sleep from such depths with such a view!
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Such an interesting thought!
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Fabulous image John!
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Much appreciated Adrian. Thanks!
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Ah, the glorious grasses – I like what you did here very much!
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Thanks so much.. love your comments.
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Interesting perspectiv, and nice result!
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thanks Bente.
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I cant decide if I am sinking down here or rising up..really interesting photograph!
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That’s a great comment. Thanks so much Cath.
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Such an interesting viewing point– makes the photo great!
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good comment, thanks Ellen.
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How tall were these? How did you position yourself when you were shooting this? It’s just lovely! So fitting for the description someone once wrote, “where the foliage reached out to touch the skies.”
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good anonymous quote..
The Phragmites are about 7-8 feet tall. I’d snowshoed out to them and photographed them while lying on my back. I took three or four images but liked this one the best because of the way the leaf resembled the shape of a scythe.
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Fantastic pov and welldone processing. I like so much. Regards.
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thanks Marcos, nice to hear from you.
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Another outstanding image! I really feel as if i’m there waking up in this field. Excellent!
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Thanks for dropping by Mark; I enjoyed your site. Just printed one of these yesterday and it looks nice and grainy as a 22″ print.
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