I'm never taking pictures of flowers.
I said that ten years ago when I first started hitting art shows.
As time flowed by, swimming in the deep vast sea of flower images out there that barraged me, I started taking notice. It seemed to me that sometimes all floral images look the same.
Sometimes the allure of a photographic challenge overcomes me.
Can I make a "different" flower artwork?
During a cold winter day, I stared at a bouqet of flowers sitting at my table. The sun was spraying the flowers with amazing light.
Of course, I had to take out my camera. Just to see if something was there. I had a lot of other things to do.
I've learned you must cherish the momentary creative spell that takes over you.
I started clicking away and soon my memory card ran out of space. I looked at the clock and I'd been shooting for more than two hours.
I know I'm "in the creative zone" when time evaporates. I used my blinds to redirect and change the light that would smother the flowers. I couldn't believe how a simple shift in angle could change the look of the flowers so much.
I knew know now this won't be my last flower shoot.
I suppose flowers will become yet another side obsession.
Perhaps your vibrant personality needs something like this in your space?
Rise above. Reach higher. Climb to the top. Fill in any stereotypical, inspirational cheesy quote. I still think this was a darn cool and unique pose though.
The light created a soft backdrop to focus on what seemed to be the most meaningful part.
This image was meant to be hung by a window so the flower could reach for the sun.
This shot proved to be the most challenging. Hint: Spray Bottle + Lots of Attempts
