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"An Artful Composition" When I drove past this scene, I immediately thought of the world renowned group of Canadian Artists, “The Group Of Seven” and their compositional talents The “Group Of Seven” was founded in 1920 as an organization of self-proclaimed modern artists. It included such artists as Lawren S. Harris, J.E.H. MacDonald, Arthur Lismer, Frederick Varley, Frank Johnston, Franklin Carmichael and A.Y. Jackson. Explorers by heart they ventured out into the rugged Canadian wilderness to paint mountain, forest and lake scenes in which was soon referred to as a distinctly “Canadian” style for their unique artistic styles and compositions. My favorite in the group is Lawren Harris for his simplistic, abstract and spiritual style of painting; his work attracted me to this scene. That said, this photograph is typical of what he might have painted. Some of his paintings sell for well over 10 million dollars. I encourage you to google his work and “The Group Of Seven”, and you’ll see why I was drawn to this scene. The “Group Of Seven” influenced the world of art and continues to inspire artists of all mediums, including my photography.
I always considered myself lucky when I happen upon one of these beautiful Red Columbines in the forest; hence I named this image, “Mother Nature’s Jewel”. The highly decorative Columbine grows wild in many parts of North America. This one, happened to be growing near my cabin in British Columbia. They grow in poor soil conditions, are generally found in shaded areas and are composed of 5 distinct red petals and upright red spurs. The Columbine flower meanings include aspiration, endurance, ascension, risk-taking, good fortune, faith, and peace. Hmmm, now I really consider myself lucky when I see a Red Columbine!
I enjoy searching for abstract images in nature. Even when there doesn't seem to be anything to shoot, there’s always something... if you look. This image is of floating and receding lake ice. I immediately noticed the patterns, shapes, textures, lines, form and values (densities) and new it would be a keeper. Interestingly, a hour later the ice had melted and the image was gone forever.
