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This window had the most amazing late afternoon light coming in. And the way it illuminated the linen curtains made this feel like a warm summer day (even though it was winter and 7F outside!!).
I also wanted to post this because it reminded me of the wonderful window shots that this talented flickrite does. If you've never seen her photostream, you're seriously missing out. She's a true inspiration!
I have another photo that I took with Jess and this window that I'll post later. But the window/curtain itself were so beautiful that I had to post this as it is.
P.S. - I'm back in SF!!!
Day 3 of 5 day road trip - Green River, UT to Cortez, CO... These photos by my grand daughter - KK - navigator and resident photographer for the balance of the trip. We drove down a series of switchbacks with a 16% grade... when they said 5 mph they were not kidding. We drove across the Valley of the Gods to enter Monument Valley, Utah.
The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration.
> Thanx for the comment about this landscape photography. I didnt expect I could come up with such a good picture. My cam is not that high end but it doesnt matter so much now anymore. Just play on with a lot of factors that may affect the image plus a lil adjustment on the pc makes magic LOL Thanx for all the encouragement guys it spurred me up.
Tatzkie!
Inspiration can be so hard to stimulate. It takes effort, it takes a certain frame of mind, and it takes persistence. Sometimes it needs a catalyst, something to jolt the grey matter and free up the boring predetermined path towards inevitability. Something to infiltrate your mind and help you see the world with a different set of ‘eyes’ and help weave a slightly different set of neural pathways. This can take the form of a piece of writing, a painting, or even a conversation, but one thing is for sure, the lack of inspiration, a blockage in stimuli, is one of the major factors that will dampen the spirits of the creative mind.
Please don’t assume that this arduous journey into the unknown will be a walk in the park, or that you will ever arrive at a destination. No for it to be worthwhile, the further you venture into this barren wilderness without a map or even a compass, the more lost you must become! So why bother? Why put yourself through this arduous emotionally charged journey?
Well paradoxically, the more work you invest in creative development, the more you face those egotistical creative defence mechanisms, the greater the rewards towards an enriched creative experience.
Anyway this is all very well, but how can we force that new direction. How can we break that photographers block! Well you might want to start with guidance, in the form of deeply considered and sensitively applied feedback. It can do wonders if intelligently administered, but best of all from somebody that knows how and when to offer it to you as an individual. All too often people only offer their particular views, just replicating what they would do. (“This is wrong, you want to do it like me” kind of rubbish). But feedback that is given that comes from somebody that has taken the time to understand your creative direction and merely taps into and confirms a pre-existing subconscious knowing, with the main objective of it is to sets your imagination into overdrive, then it’s working.
Anyway, there are many other ways to stimulate inspiration, and many of them will be different for each of us, but the key factor is to enjoy the journey, and what a complex, enjoyable journey it can be.
As always, if you fancy coming along on a workshop, I have some day courses in the north of England and a seascape weekend workshop with Antony Spencer coming up. See my profile for details if you’re interested...
I searched this spot out. Figured I missed it on my way down the coast, and completely forgot about it on my way back up the coast. Until I saw it. I literally turned the car around and came back to this spot to get the picture. It's not quite as interesting due to the perfect weather (perfect sky) but it was still nice, nonetheless.
My inspiration? www.flickr.com/photos/rayfischer/430689135/. I marked it as a favorite in March and searched it out in August.
Unfortunately, I've been so slow in uploading these that I'm not 100% sure of the location anymore. I studied Google Earth and think I have it pinpointed, but I could be wrong. If so, let me just say that the geotagged spot looks to be a very similar location. :)
Extra inspiring...
It's been awhile since I've been explored.... but within hours of posting it, this one popped in at #110 for very, very short time. If I had my choice, I'd rather have a longer stay at this spot than in Flickr's Explore...
Want to see this place in a 360 degree panoramic??? This is just one of many awesome 360 degree panoramics at Don Bain's Virtual Guidebooks. So many great scenes of the North American West. Check it out!
Day 18 submission for the Flickr 21 Day photo challenge, prompt is 'Inspiration'. Captured with multiple exposures and light painting on a Nikon Zfc.
As I prepare for the holiday tomorrow, with all of the hustle, fireworks, crowds, and noise, I wanted to take the time to reflect back at a more peaceful moment from the past.
In this image, which was taken near the falls in Banff National Park, I can clearly remember the sense of peace that I felt when I sat down on the river rocks and took in this gorgeous scenery. Big namaste moment for me as my senses were being filled with the cool air, the mild breeze, the sound of the water rushing over the rocks in the river, the sight of the undeniably beautiful scenery before me, and of course, the over powering sound of the thunderous falls just around the bend.
How I wish, in the heat that surrounds me in Florida, that I could return there again for another dose of relaxation and inspiration. So often, we get so wrapped up in our lives, that we forget to stop and really take it all in - the beauty that surrounds us. So for me as I ready for the events of tomorrow, I will remember the most important aspect of photography for me - the ability to transport myself back to wherever it is I want to be - perhaps not physically, but definitely mentally.... and you know, sometimes that works just fine for me. :-)
Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July! Thanks for stopping by to view and for all of your comments. I might be a big biased, but I think I have the BEST flickr friends and contacts ever!
Are you ready for this Third Round?
Our Inspiration is Selena Gomez
Dec 1st-15th 2015
Taxi: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nolan/91/101/2998
Blog: inspirationeventblog.blogspot.com.ar/
Photo by Foxx Pawpad
Model: Gretel Bulloch
Old potholders of unknown origin. ETA: My mom emailed me to say some of these were crocheted by my great-grandmother. :)
These are all 2 identical sides crocheted together at the edges. All are cotton thread and have teensy stitches, as well.
"Inspiration Japan" is the actual exhibition at the Kunsthaus in Zürich
very interesting and beautiful!
...my first sketches using pencil. I felt like being at primary school again.
A bench intended for personal reflection and inspiration. Located on a bluff overlooking the Galien River in Warren Woods State Park, Berrien County, Michigan.
On April 9th, I premiered my installation at Dominion Art Gallery, titled "Inspiration". This installation was created via visual cues taken from the wardrobe styling, album art, performance photos, music videos, and promotional imagery put forth by these artists. I'll be releasing all 8 images, one at a time, and today is the third.
This interactive installation can be seen at Dominion Art Gallery, which includes a 3D interactive build corresponding with the images, in addition to some fun gifts at the entrance (in the treasure chest). Check it out here:
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dominion/112/37/801
This third image is my somewhat modern (mostly due to the dress length) interpretation of Karen Carpenter, inspired by the album cover for the Carpenters' album titled "Close To You".
For this image, I styled my av, created the pose, created an EEP for environemental lighting and lights for the set, photographed, and did the editing after.
Here's what I'm wearing:
Head: Lelutka Simone
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair: TRUTH - Meadow - No Hat (tinted in editing)
Bangs: Magika - Bangs - Midnight (tinted in editing)
Dress/sleeves: ISON - sienna dress - white
Shoes: S@BBiA - Gladiator Wedge Sandal (color changed from ivory to white in editing, to match the dress)
Choker: RAMA - Shine Away Velvet Choker Black
WIP
I have been busy sewing for Blythecon Europe in June, but I still have a lot to do and plan! It's the first time I will have a stall and I am nervous/excited :)
I am a student so I spent the Easter holidays sewing. These are some of the outfits I am working on. I've been getting inspiration from many things. The other day I started a little tumblr blog here: cosmiadoll.tumblr.com/ with the intention of having a little place other than flickr to share and write about doll related things. If you are on tumblr please follow me, I would love to follow some blogs too!
1. angelic, 2. snow baby, 3. 66, 4. These ties that bind, 5. eternal // fragile, 6. Untitled, 7. My four | Week 15, 8. Untitled, 9. 1189383075, 10. 136/365, 11. , 12. mirabelle part 1, 13. Early Bird Acres, 14. Are you a princess? I said & she said I'm much more than a princess, but you don't have a name for it yet here on earth., 15. dandelion dreams., 16. {A face at the window}
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
inspiration
CREATED BY C. E. December
DREAM SOURCE
Dream by WOMBO
DREAM STYLE HDR v3
PROMPT "scenic hyperrealistic, hyperdetailed, ethereal, iridescent,16k, ultra realistic, leonardo da vinci is in his studio painting the mona lisa, beautiful light, photograph taken on nikon d750, intricate elegant mystical.,"
Just a question about Inspiration: What was inspiring Piet Mondriaan ............ to paint fully abstract?
"Song of The Flower"
I am a kind word uttered and repeated
By the voice of Nature;
I am a star fallen from the
Blue tent upon the green carpet.
I am the daughter of the elements
With whom Winter conceived;
To whom Spring gave birth; I was
Reared in the lap of Summer and I
Slept in the bed of Autumn.
At dawn I unite with the breeze
To announce the coming of light;
At eventide I join the birds
In bidding the light farewell.
The plains are decorated with
My beautiful colors, and the air
Is scented with my fragrance.
As I embrace Slumber the eyes of
Night watch over me, and as I
Awaken I stare at the sun, which is
The only eye of the day.
I drink dew for wine, and hearken to
The voices of the birds, and dance
To the rhythmic swaying of the grass.
I am the lover's gift; I am the wedding wreath;
I am the memory of a moment of happiness;
I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.
But I look up high to see only the light,
And never look down to see my shadow.
This is wisdom which man must learn.
~ Khalil Gibran
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EXPLORED on Aug 07, 2009 # 360
Thank You Everybody for Your Nice Comments & Inspirations!
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Inspiration can come from the strangest of places and at the most inopportune times. I was literally getting ready for bed after a long day when I happened to notice the shadow cast by my bamboo plant on the ceiling from my nightlight and thought..."I have to shoot this!" fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-jason-jacobs.html
MOC Title: Inspiration
Builder: Brandon Wyc
LEGO® MOC is a form of art for us to express our ideas and creativity. When MOC inspiration strikes, it is just like all the creative brain juice keep on flowing and ideas spilling out from our mind. Then the ideas will be transformed into MOCs. Let's inspire each other with a lot of JOY, FUN and INSPIRATION with LEGO® MOC.
Charlotta får symbolisera att litteraturen för många är en källa till inspiration. Mitt bidrag till Fotosöndag och veckans tema "inspiration".
“To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you”
~Unknown
I need to take a moment and thank all of you for your inspiration and encouragement. I have been away from flickr most of the week...and will be on and off for a little while...sorry... hope to catch up soon.
Because of that encouragement, I have been working hard on a series of inspirational/motivational books. A series of 5...Peace, Faith, Hope, Love and Joy. I am particularly excited about the faith book, as it will showcase my country churches and cathedral images.
I also have been working on a professional website and getting my images on Imagekind..for sale...more to follow this week!
For a preview of the books...I have created a video on youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss1q1zuAwu4
Thanks again to all of my flickr friends for your inspiration, encouragement but most of all your friendship.