Another great Daily Prompt today with the topic of Shiver! Of course, we shiver in response to a number of factors besides a cold breeze, such as the perception of a ghostly presence in our personal space…
Many ghosts were created during the disappearance of Atlantis, the mythical city that is mentioned by Plato in Timaeus. What is not mentioned in Plato’s text is that during the destruction of the island nation, a deep freeze set in…
Frosts of Atlantis
If you look carefully in this image, you will find indications of city streets and buildings in the layers of frost… Now, if I could only remember where I took this photo!
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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Love this ……… stunning colours ………. 🙂
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My first guess is London and my second is Sarajevo. Wild ideas based on a possible river!
If we can figure out the mystery of Atlantis, we’ll be famous 🙂
Wow what a chilling shot; definitely captures the prompt of “shivers” as I have them just from looking at it!
Love it when a photo has its desired effect 🙂
This is an amazing photo 🙂
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