Because my comment seems like only one side of the story...let me make it more clear, Susan....I am always happy with my side of the story...like one-sided love for God, and to believe that He loves me (ofcourse I get signs He does) too...
it goes with my relationships too...an inquisitive mind always has questions...but rather than doubt, i like to believe,
At blogs that present substance, one cannot afford to be misunderstood = hence the detailed note Susan :)
All I can say is wow!! (And I am so envious of your ability to photograph birds! I think I'm going to have to get something other than a point and shoot!)
soon, they'll be ready to "turn and talk".....accept the other side. thanks for your comment on realism...i'll say more. i don't need to let go of realism, but the 'self-expectation'= i just need to say it's okay not to be able to draw that precisely, it seems i can't and then i'm frustrated. if i could, it might be easier to let go. trying to simplify and find the beauty in the 'essence' of things, maybe that's it. i do know THE CAMERA is more fun, and YOU USE THAT SO WELL.
Appreciate all of your comments so much. There are a couple I would like to address. I think I understand what you mean, Neva, in regard to letting go of the expectation of the need for exact realism in art. My son is an artist and all of his work in acrylics is abstract and his watercolors, for lack of a better term, are abstract realism. I have tried to paint, but haven't been able to get past the very thing you are talking about. So I enjoyed what you shared, and am considering giving it another try, keeping those thoughts in mind. Mrs. E ... the camera I use is a point and shoot and with birds, the only thing that works for me is taking lots of shots and hopefully getting one where they are sitting still which they don't often do. I've had to delete lots of photos in the attempt to get a clear one. These are taken through a window. Thanks for your further comment, Devika. When I wrote this post, I was thinking of how easy it is to make assumptions about something we hear before we have heard more than one side of it. I always welcome comments from all of you ... they are a blessing.
I just love to come here and see what you are into. Did you know that High Calling Blogs has opened up their network again? If you haven't joined that community, I wish you would! I would love to feature some of your photography in some of our articles.
(An aside, Susan. My friend the painter Randall David Tipton asked me to thank you for visiting his site and commenting on his paintings (he's on sabbatical). I am happy to oblige.)
More proof that it has little to do with what type of camera you use. It has every thing to do with your vision and how you see the world around you. This is a wonderful photo of simple things beautifully composed. No need to wonder where your son gets his talent. Stay warm in Minnesota. All my best, Glen
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haha! nice photo for the words, Susan...i am happy with one, though :)
wishes,
devika
yes, and sometimes its hard to know which side is better.
Because my comment seems like only one side of the story...let me make it more clear, Susan....I am always happy with my side of the story...like one-sided love for God, and to believe that He loves me (ofcourse I get signs He does) too...
it goes with my relationships too...an inquisitive mind always has questions...but rather than doubt, i like to believe,
At blogs that present substance, one cannot afford to be misunderstood = hence the detailed note Susan :)
wishes,
devika
Very true indeed!
Now that is a wonderful way to look at it!
Fantastic photograph.
All I can say is wow!! (And I am so envious of your ability to photograph birds! I think I'm going to have to get something other than a point and shoot!)
Love the birds, always do.
and I agree.
soon, they'll be ready to "turn and talk".....accept the other side.
thanks for your comment on realism...i'll say more. i don't need to let go of realism, but the 'self-expectation'= i just need to say it's okay not to be able to draw that precisely, it seems i can't and then i'm frustrated. if i could, it might be easier to let go. trying to simplify and find the beauty in the 'essence' of things, maybe that's it. i do know THE CAMERA is more fun, and YOU USE THAT SO WELL.
Two sides to most everything... yes! Sweet finches... how lovely the burnished red of their feathers. Happy Weekend, Susan :o)
Appreciate all of your comments so much. There are a couple I would like to address.
I think I understand what you mean, Neva, in regard to letting go of the expectation of the need for exact realism in art. My son is an artist and all of his work in acrylics is abstract and his watercolors, for lack of a better term, are abstract realism. I have tried to paint, but haven't been able to get past the very thing you are talking about. So I enjoyed what you shared, and am considering giving it another try, keeping those thoughts in mind.
Mrs. E ... the camera I use is a point and shoot and with birds, the only thing that works for me is taking lots of shots and hopefully getting one where they are sitting still which they don't often do. I've had to delete lots of photos in the attempt to get a clear one. These are taken through a window.
Thanks for your further comment, Devika. When I wrote this post, I was thinking of how easy it is to make assumptions about something we hear before we have heard more than one side of it.
I always welcome comments from all of you ... they are a blessing.
All is fine, Susan -- i guess; if the spirit is not ruined!
if there was only goodwill, we could have been doubt-free...and the world a heaven....but, perhaps God didn't mean it to be so,
wishes,
devika
always two sides...always always always !
So true. I wish more people would consider this.
You make me love birds even more!
I just love to come here and see what you are into. Did you know that High Calling Blogs has opened up their network again? If you haven't joined that community, I wish you would! I would love to feature some of your photography in some of our articles.
Think about it?
A lesson I've learned the hard way ...
Great lesson - and so true. Cute image too!
Yes, at least two sides to every story ... sometimes more :-)
Such an apt quote.
(An aside, Susan. My friend the painter Randall David Tipton asked me to thank you for visiting his site and commenting on his paintings (he's on sabbatical). I am happy to oblige.)
...and you captured both sides~beautiful!
Beautiful...and true.
;^)
Wonderful!
darling photo with an important reminder.
thank you. xox
Cute photo!
Creative thinking :) you're talents grace you well.
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More proof that it has little to do with what type of camera you use.
It has every thing to do with your vision and how you see the world around you. This is a wonderful photo of simple things beautifully composed.
No need to wonder where your son gets his talent.
Stay warm in Minnesota.
All my best,
Glen
haha. they do seem to be in a bit of a tiff.
great photo.
You have amazing collord birds in your back yard. Do they use collors hairspay every morning :-).
Love them.
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