The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge provides the theme of Silence.
There’s nothing quite as silent as a Winter’s morning, when there’s a thick blanket of snow, which muffles any sound that might be in the air. Birds are slow to start, as they conserve every bit of energy for the daily search for food.
On these cold, quiet mornings, each breath brings another level of refreshment into our bodies. Every fiber is alive with the sensation of the air, as, in silence, the cold reaches out to us, longing to have us join…
Winter Morning on Rocky Pond
Rocky Pond is a magical place, particularly in Winter, as all is still.
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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Well, I could not match your beautifully silent snow but posted photo of a silently flowing river. Not sure if it got linked to the weekly prompt or not but here is the short link : https://wp.me/p73yZZ-3VE
What a fabulous place Frank.
It’s wonderful!
I can feel the silence . . . and the cold!
Fabulous photo. Great photo to inspire stories.
Thank you! I can think about what the mood in the photo might inspire one to write…
Exactly
Well, I could not match your beautifully silent snow but posted photo of a silently flowing river. Not sure if it got linked to the weekly prompt or not but here is the short link : https://wp.me/p73yZZ-3VE
Absolutely love your post! That water is just perfect!!
Thank you. Oh, that silence after the cacophony of Indian cities.
Another beautiful photo!
Thank you!
A beautiful photo! It reminds me of a cabin up north that my family used to own. But we don’t have it anymore. 😦
I like how the clouds look as they break against the sky.
Thank you most kindly!
Frank