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The difference between taking a photo and making a photo is the intent, the vision and passion (or in my case, sometimes my obsession, lol!). A lot of effort that goes into a photo-shoot, yet sometimes I don’t get single shot. That’s the reality of the photography but I enjoy the challenge, and the rewards. Often times, my capture just doesn't seem match my vision, while other times my it exceeds my expectations (that's always a bonus!). There are many types of thought-provoking photography but lately I’ve been aspiring to more expressive photography, that have an emotional attachment. Bright, warm and colorful images are generally happy, gleeful images that put a smile on your face, while the more dreary, foggy and cool images are more calming and peaceful. On the other hand, many dark images evoke a sense of melancholy or even dread (which I’m not a fan of). This photo was taken at Little Qualicum Falls, on Vancouver Island, and although it was beautiful, I found it difficult to find a composition. It was raining, and I thought I got skunked until I came across this smaller, more intimate scene. The highlighted green moss caught my eye first, and then the cool mist; which adds depth and a calming and mysterious mood to the overall image. This image belongs to Mother Nature; it's her composition, just waiting to be noticed. 🙂
“Bridge Together”, our connection to Mother Nature. When I’m embraced by Mother Nature, I feel a refreshed, grounded and in the moment; I’m at peace. In these trying times, Mother Nature's beauty is so refreshing and her spirit is infectiously calming. There's something therapeutic in meandering in her presence and although I can't truly capture her in my photographs, I try to capture both her essence and my connection. She is vast and choosing what to include in a photograph is a uniquely personal decision however as a photographer, I have a lot to consider. What’s the focal point? Where should I place the focal point. What’s taking my eye away from it? That said, choosing what not to include is more important than choosing what to include. I made a conscious decision to omit the forest on the left side of this frame. Together with the lead in angle of the trees, your eyes are led across the bridge and out of the photograph; which makes you wonder, “What’s on the other side of the bridge?”. Even though we don’t know what’s on the other side of that bridge we know it serves a purpose, to unite (hence this photo's name, “Bridge Together”).
