Photographer's notes: shot at 0.3 sec, at f/22, exp. +2 ISO 100
Yesturday I was working on a couple of mock-up images, looking at them and critiquing to find out how to improve. While I am usually elated to watch my imagery "come to life" in the darkroom, it left me feeling depressed. Thinking of my upcoming participation in the Quesnel indore Farmers Market, I felt as though I wanted so badly to show my work and have someone appreciate it, but it was still just out of my reach. All these negative thoughts and doubts came into my head, and I missed being able to go and shoot with no pressure or agenda.
So I decided to go out remind myself how fun photography is!
I went for a walk near my house, to where I know there was a boring field. I gave myself the assignment of photographing a place with little subject matter.
These seed heads are incredible, the possibilities are endless! To create the above image I set my camera to a semi-slow shutter speed and zoomed for the length of exposure. This filled the frame, and made the seed head into a soft orb.
I walked home ready for dinner, and reminded of why I love what I'm doing.
-Teresa
I love the "orb" feeling and the diagonal line that brings one to it. If you work the same subject on a different day you will discover a whole different feeling to express! Good work T.
Posted by: Chris | 09/06/2011 at 07:06 AM