Providing a stark contrast to the spiky, thorny, lumbering cactus, these crazy beautiful cactus flowers open when the fireflies appear and disappear when the sun shines on their delicate petals.
There is no discernible fragrance, however the pollinators are there, darting from one bloom to the next.
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Kent Barker taught me portrait lighting during a New Mexico workshop in 1994. The dancer turned pro photographer isolated subjects on a background, using a single large, soft light source. “Dancing with Light” was the theme for the week, and I still have the T-shirt.
In the photo studio, a hand-painted canvas backdrop or tapestry is the background of choice, however in Florida we prefer the real landscape. While outdoors, we just go mobile. A light source on a stand, with soft fill light, we position our subjects between the camera and the view. Looking into the brightness, we need to fill the subject with light, otherwise we achieve a silhouette. Backlight can be used to define space. In the photo “Dancing with Light”, the negative space provided by the sun, defines the subject. But more, while literal, the birds in their mating dance have an emotional quality to them, dancing in the glow of a perfect sunset. After all it’s the celebration of John’s 90th birthday and Marleen and Johns 65th anniversary. Like dancers, these backlit birds exemplify grace, fancy footwork, balance, delicacy, endurance, and strength. Sounds like keys to a successful life. Way to go, keep dancing. Dancing with Light Hiding your flat screen TV behind a photo frame is a growing trend, however the standard selection of artwork may not fit your style. Or maybe you just want to be different? Janet wanted local artwork, with colors fitting with her color scheme. So we hand colored the artwork to match the fabrics in the room. The product of our collaboration is “Fred’s Place ~ Downtown Card Sound” and here we stand beside the finished work of art. |
CAROL ELLIS
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