I was nominated by a fellow blogger, Stella of Giggles & Tales, for a 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge. Stella’s blog is always full of interesting posts, which are a blend of poetry, photography and perspectives on the world around her. Go check her blog out!!
On this final day, I am closing the series with my beloved Yoga Tree
Morning Clouds
Taken on a late December morning in 2014, I wanted to capture the high speed clouds crossing the sky and allow the Sun to come out of hiding from behind the lovely tree.
I hope the Lady of the Fields inspires your day as well!
Technical Details
This image was captured with my iPhone 5S using the standard camera app and a little bit of additional saturation through Instagram.
The Rules
Post a #naturephoto every day and nominate another blogger for this challenge.
Nomination
The challenge of nominating a fellow blogger… Elusive Trope‘s Doug Branson runs a blog that, in his words, has the “intention with this blog is to not only maybe provide something to ponder and just maybe facilitate a better understanding or or perception about themselves”. Go check out this extremely creative blog and enjoy yourselves! If he accepts this challenge, I look forward to the results!
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!
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2 thoughts on “7-Day Nature Photo Challenge – pt 7”
I love yoga tree.
She loves all of humanity!