Project 52: "Words"

I had several ideas for this theme of "Words"...but as I thought and thought about words, where they come from, what they mean, etc- I realized I am surrounded by them at this phase of life and most of them from one source: KATE! :) A light-hearted approach to this week's theme seemed fitting and this angle also supported my desire to practice more on some human subjects.  Here it is:

"Words"

mcp contest

I originally thought marshmallows with conversation heart letters.  It looks awful..hold on, I'll show you.  So, I tried it in a shallow, white dish.. but then I can see the edges.  I edited, trying to dodge (lighten) the shadow portions.....meh..I don't love it. AT ALL.  Now, I'm just mad at the whole contest!! ;) Dumb contest. Dumb picture.

If I had to choose out of the dumbness, I would probably choose number 3.

I am working on my next challenge and also a photo contest to win a free product. I'm looking forward to that this week. Next theme is "words".

Project 52: "Muse"

The Red Umbrella

It implicitly heard,

Perceived the dream,

Gently gathered me up under its protective expanse,

Pushing me down the pathway

I was daunted to pursue.

It steadily provided,

Gave graciously of its boldness,

Lending its valiant voice,

To the staccato whisper of my reverie.

The red umbrella,

 Is my muse you see,

 It shared its song,

---- with me.

Still working

I am still working on my muse picture. I am not loving my edit but don't know why. I hope to redo it and finish today.

Quote

I came across this quote and loved it:


When words become unclear,
I shall focus with photographs.
When images become inadequate,
I shall be content with silence.

Ansel Adams

I'm not sure when I will get to edit again, but I'm excited for it! I was hoping for a shoot in the rain last week and didn't get it..but I ended up with an image I really like from what I can tell on my LCD screen. I was trying for the next project 52 theme: "muse". Things turned out differently than I had originally wanted-- I had envisioned a willow tree but they are all dead right now! Then had plans for the rain and I got sun instead! :) but, I think I like what I eventually got after about 30-40 shots. It is even inciting a little poetry! We will see if I am brave enough to share it. :) I am really enjoying these challenges and the spark of creativity and motivation it is giving me..a blessing. Can't wait to share, but bills and work and 100 other things have to come first:) That is ok though. I knew when I was shooting on thurs that I would need to slow down and put photography on the back burner for a bit to get caught up with the rest of life.

Other notes.. Got my cards and I like them.
Also, tonight I  saw those first family pics I took over a year ago w no editing.. I hate them! :) it is embarrassing how much better they should look! Haha!