bluechameleon
clarity
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 11 April 2009 in Abstract & Conceptual.
“I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream”
-- Vincent van Gogh
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k@ from Paris, France
Love how that great blurry effect echoes within me : life through what is the most life - movement, and here we don't really know if something is in deep movement in the picture or within us looking at it. As if we were in a car passing fast by these trees themselves... Something shaken and a strong wind (in the air but in our soul as well)... A sweet week-end for you ~
11 Apr 2009 5:20am
Astrid from Netherlands
Vincent va Gogh was one of our famous painters of all time, I like your quotes with your pictures, they must be hard to find and you have to know your 'things' I do hope you understand what I mean by that.
Wonderful picture, the sun/shadow part is wel choosen.
11 Apr 2009 6:15am
@Astrid: Thanks Astrid. Yes, Vincent van Gogh is a favourite of mine, I like the way he viewed the world. I spent a lot of time in his museum in Amsterdam.
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
There is clarity amongst this confusion, one can still make out the structures. There is both stillness and movement to keep the eye interested
11 Apr 2009 6:21am
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
Very cool image! Reminds me somewhat of a shot I got of some sleet coming down. Excellent capture!
11 Apr 2009 6:48am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Incredible! You are a true artist!
11 Apr 2009 7:35am
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
a very creative shot ! I love the blurry effect ! well done ! like a dream......
11 Apr 2009 8:01am
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
Very well done Sharon. Just enogh definition to allow the viewer to establish themselves, before roaming through the forest of confusion. A great composition.
11 Apr 2009 12:45pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Perfect text. Exquisite photograph, Sharon.
11 Apr 2009 12:52pm
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
it is an abstract where one flies .. alternating light and shadow holes that leave room for imagination to soar .. We do not need references, just watch and leave carry.
11 Apr 2009 12:56pm
francesco from Italy
...ta photo me plais beaucoup... un bianco e nero stupendo!... molto brava!.....
11 Apr 2009 1:14pm
Ajay from Pune, India
Amazing concept. This shot is really not complete without that quote. So very well said.
11 Apr 2009 1:17pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
I feel terror, running at full tilt through the forrest, persued, hunted perhaps. Unsettling, uncomfortable viewing for me, but fascinating and compelling also. Great work as always, Sharon. You make my grey matter spring into overdrive
11 Apr 2009 2:06pm
Mike Paulison from United States
Wonderful. Like waking from unconsciousness. Like one of MY hikes!
11 Apr 2009 3:47pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
A Shirley Maclaine moment. best...jerry
11 Apr 2009 4:31pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Great abstract image, the lighting effect and lines are brilliant, excellent work.
11 Apr 2009 4:56pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Very creative and lovely abstract. Like the blur and the play with lines.
11 Apr 2009 6:17pm
Marcie from United States
Stunning abstract..and perfectly paired quote to accompany. WOW!
11 Apr 2009 6:43pm
Krims@nline.be from Wemmel, Belgium
This picture explodes from creativity ... excellent work Sharon!
11 Apr 2009 7:16pm
Dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Very emotional capture along with the quote. The feeling of losing control.
11 Apr 2009 8:32pm
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
Great blur effect, Sharon! The shapes of the trees still keep the idea of the surrounding, but make it feel like a dream.
11 Apr 2009 11:29pm
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Wow, I love this abstract and the quote is fantastic! Thanks for the great work!
12 Apr 2009 3:14am
613photo from Dallas, United States
I've seen similar shots but I can't recall one in black and white. Usually they're in color. The monochrome does really well here.
I've always liked these...could write on and on about why but I'll just shut up.
12 Apr 2009 4:02pm
flo g from Marseille, France
elle est tres belle, mouvementée, un peu abstraite.. beaux n&b
12 Apr 2009 10:42pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
I like your abstractions, too ;) One can see what we want, tree, people, even a building reflection, this is a true abstract.
13 Apr 2009 3:03pm
dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States
wonderful -- this makes me think of heavy rains!!! very refreshing!!
14 Apr 2009 2:07am
Nikon D70
1/30 second
F/22.0
ISO 200
55 mm