When I saw that today’s WordPress Daily Prompt is Pleased, a little smile came to my face, as I a bit pleased with an idea that crossed my mind.
The idea was to put a smile on your faces with a bit of silliness. And who knows more about creating a silly scene than a bunch of cows trying to get their picture taken?
Cowparazzi!
The source of this image is a bit amusing, as I actually was trying to get a landscape shot of the farm, where these cows resided. However, curiosity got the better of these wonderful bovines, which brought them over, just in case I had some food for them.
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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Cows do tend to be curious around people and dogs, sometimes they get overexcited, which can be frightening because of their size. See my picture /Users/JamesMcEwan/Desktop/IMG_0001_2.jpg
Love it 😀
Thank you, Mac!
Love it, good shot!
Thank you!
I especially like the one in back, straining to get a look.
She was pushing for that perfect angle 🙂
🤣🤣 You have to love cows “photo bombing” your shot! Especially the one straining at the back! 😃🐻
Cows do tend to be curious around people and dogs, sometimes they get overexcited, which can be frightening because of their size. See my picture /Users/JamesMcEwan/Desktop/IMG_0001_2.jpg
(Not sure if the link will work)
They can be intimidating. Unfortunately, I can’t see your picture.