I find it most satisfying to pull out the digital information within an image to improve its impact or simply bring it to look as I envisioned when I took the shot. – John Steiner
John’s quote and his inspiring challenge, Before and After, had me thinking about my commitment to photography and/or editing. I would like to think that image he speaks of will miraculously appear on my computer screen too.
When it doesn’t it…well you know the rest.
The bottom line is your performance is often made in the editing room – Brent Sexton
Editing photos can refine images, and direct your viewers’ eye. There are a myriad of possibilities to accomplish the task. The results, more often than not, reflect style, and personality. I probably crop everything and I often use the rule-of-thirds to balance my images, but playing with light, and encouraging leading lines are also synonymous with my photography. Most of my edits feel subtle. I like it that way. I fact, the feature image was simply cropped to fit in the window.
Yesterday, I was on a day-date with myself. It is wildflower season in the desert and I hadn’t had a chance to go to the lakes or familiar meadows. Maybe that was the good thing. I am still smiling to think the mama Great Horned Owl saw me before I saw her. No owlets...yet, but I had fun, at a distance, with her and the exorcist-style movement of her head. I am thinking she enjoyed the entertainment as much as I did.
Wildflowers?
When Arizona’s bloom doesn’t correspond with my schedule, I venture to an undeveloped lot closer to my home. It has served me well. There is a large company to the south, a major highway to west, and a car wash north. Ironically, there is such a calm in the chaos around me, and the stop sign feels most symbolic.
Yes. Stop. Let the flowers be your guide.
Especially when it come to serendipity. There ARE times to leave well enough alone.
Wind Kisses, Donna
What a great week to let your creativity soar! John has set the stage, and it is up to you to decide how to interpret it. Remember to link to John’s post and include the Lens-Artist Tag so we can find you.
Thank you to Sofia for inspiring Water in Motion last week. I’m always blown away with the creativity that comes from the challenges, and last week was no different. Next week join me Saturday 12:00EST for the Lens-Artists challenge.
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