This image of the Yoga Tree is one of the real Summer-like images that I have in my collection. The biggest problem with Summer for me is that the Sun rises a lot earlier than I usually do, so that getting the Yoga Tree with the Sun behind her in a good position is a little tricky.
Luckily, there are a couple of positions within the foliage that lend themselves rather well to letting a bit of sunlight filter through, which creates a number of interesting possible images. This one is an example of such…
Field of Growth
With the Sun fueling growth in the field, the Yoga Tree becomes protectress of the fields
In this image, there is still enough light in the shaded side to show definition and give us the sense of the Yoga Tree looking out over the field. The Sun provides a Golden Chakra both energizing and projecting the power within the Protectress of the Fields.
Hope your day is full of energy and vitality!
Technical Details
This image was captured with an iPhone 5S using the standard Camera app in HDR mode. At this point, I haven’t finalized how I will print this one, but I’m leaning toward a fine art luster paper that I have from Epson’s top line product set.
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
2 thoughts on “Exhibit Selections – Ep. 5”
This is beautiful, Frank – thank you! I don’t remember seeing this one. Great work
This is beautiful, Frank – thank you! I don’t remember seeing this one. Great work
Thanks, Debbie! This is definitely among my favorites.