When I saw this morning that the snow was sticking to trees with all the beauty that provides, it was clear that a visit to my lovely Yoga Tree was in order on my way in to work…
As you can see, the stop was very worthwhile, as she is positively radiant among the white!
Author: jansenphoto
A Fresh Perspective Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment. Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael. My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals. Universal Connections My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation. This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections. Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client. And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography! View all posts by jansenphoto
Yoga tree! You must be freezing!
Oh no…her internal energy is great enough to withstand the coldest that a New England winter can offer her.
Very beautiful image
Thank you very much!
Whoa, truly looks like a tree doing yoga!! 🙂
Thanks for dropping by my blog, I appreciate your support!
She does her asanas very well. Thank you!
What a beautiful photo! I love seeing the three change through the seasons. By the way, I nominated you for the Three Day Quote Challenge. Have fun! https://mariemathilda.wordpress.com/2016/02/06/three-day-quote-challenge-day-3/
Thank you!! She is mystical and almost supernatural. Thank you for the challenge, which I am happy to accept. I’m sure that I can find some interesting quotes and maybe even find an image for them 🙂
I envy you for having an access to this wonderful piece of Nature. Your documentaries about the Yoga Tree makes your reader more and more absorbed to her. She is quite a star now! Wondering what’s her next adventure? You’re doing a great job!
The Yoga Tree is my muse; what could I do?
Thank you!