Creativity--Bits and Pieces

Originality and Love

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:21:05 GMT

Speaking out again. Grrrrrrrrr... Although imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery, originality and love of your subject matter make for better photographs. Somehow when people "copy" the style of others, it shows. Imitations lack depth. Admiring and appreciating the work of others is one thing. Copying and trying to be "them" is another. We learn from others. Their work can inspire and be a jumping off place. Then...

Suggestion: Develop a style all your own--your niche. Then, your work will "shine."

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Photograph by Elisabeth Bacon 2008

This morning's walk about:

Snapshot/Photograph by Elisabeth Bacon 2008

More to come...am headed out again in a few minutes.

AOL Community Photo Challenge

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:41:28 GMT

To enter this challenge go to:

AOL Community Photo Challenge and follow the Guidelines.

PASTORAL SCENE

Elisabeth Bacon 2007

Sometimes..."The less said, the better."

An "Off" Day, or a Day Off?

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:21:29 GMT

Not sure what to do today...have chores that need tending to and sorting thru photographs.

Am trying to stop smoking and don't feel like doing much of anything.

Bob in Black and White

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:01:21 GMT

Tried something different today...an experiment. I had an old Nikon SB flash unit in with my Nikon F film camera. The contacts points looked identical to those on the D300. So...we attached the unit and these are the results. I like natural light, however it was fun making the old flash unit work.

Soapbox Time

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:04:26 GMT

Hear ye, hear ye...I am avoiding mediocre images in my mailbox and online. I am not sure what to say...I get angry when I see a bad photograph and read how wonderful other people think it is. I was just looking at an out of focus image (am sure this was not intentional). My stomach churns. Clarity and razor sharp edges (for the most part) are crucial. Next comes balance of light and dark and, of course, interesting subject matter and composition. The "click" of the camera does not mean one has captured a good photograph.

Suggestion: Read everything you can on the technical aspects of photography. Practice, practice, practice. Then, when you have the rules under your belt...PLAY!!! The photograph will find you.

Landscape Entry

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:31:37 GMT

This is my entry [black and white toned sepia image] in the AOL Community Photo Challenge -- Judged. If you care to enter go to AOL Community Photo Challenge

RAYS

A Photograph by Elisabeth Bacon

A Day of Soft Rain

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:43:32 GMT

"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Solitude and Observation

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:56:30 GMT

Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my favorite philosophers/writers. Yesterday I found a copy of his works and last night I dove right in. I enjoy is picking out words and phrases as inspiration. One piece begins with "...go into solitude." Something to think about. Artist's need quiet times for contemplation and inspiration. Sitting and observing can awaken one's Muse.

The Orchard

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:15:57 GMT

As you all know, watching light is one of my most favorite things to do. This morning the light in the orchard and on the mountains caught my attention. Below are a couple of "snapshots" taken before the morning came into full bloom.

Experiment #2

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:01:12 GMT