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Over the years I have seen a lot of sunflower photos but my goal here was to create a unique and unusual photograph; in such a way that it would draw unique interest. It was at least 8 feet tall and with its (full grown) weight it was drooping heavily. Fortunately, I was able to stand right under it which gave me the perspective I wanted and the bounced lighting the ground provided. As I stood staring at the sunflower from underneath, I noticed the rainbow of colors in its center, the linear patterns and the variety of textures. I took a few shots from the left, and then from the right but when I composed this shot I knew instantly that IT was the keeper!
“Rise from the mud and bloom out of the darkness” …unknown author. I had taken some photos of lily pads before and then I realized afterwards that I really hadn’t paid enough attention to the varied colors. So, when I stumbled across these lily pads I took a moment to study the colors, and not just the lily pads but the reflective blue sky and the shadowed darkness as well. Then I considered the patterns, and asked myself, where does my eye enter the scene and where do my eyes want to settle? This is called flow, which is a very important artistic element in this particular photograph because without it, your eyes would endlessly wander. That said, notice how your eyes enters this photo from the bottom left, and then flows and settles on the lilies at the top right.
"The Wapiti" This shot was captured in Jasper National Park, where over 1300 of Elk roam. Although I’m not a wildlife photographer and more of an opportunist, I definitely enjoy honing in on the many skills and challenges it requires. “The Wapiti” is the Native American name for Elk. It’s the second largest member of the deer family( after the Moose). An adult male elk can grow up to 5 feet tall at its shoulders, and can be over 1000 pounds. In a protected area, such as Jasper, they can often live for over 20 years. Only the bulls have antlers, which are grown and shed yearly. What I love about this photo is the rim lighting (on the Elk), combined with the defused lighting. I was fortunate to capture this Elk in such magnificent lighting conditions. The added bonus was the falling snow and to be able see its breath too! In my earlier years I was known as a studio photographer but today, I define myself as a “generalist”, which is a photographer who isn’t defined by just one type of photography. By being a generalist, I’m continually learning, exploring and challenging myself, which is important to me. That said, I feel passions add quality and purpose to our lives, and those we can share with others fill our hearts. This then, is my happy place!
