Clouds

Some heavy clouds threatening some kind of moisture to fall. We figured there was snow not too far away on this particular day as it was freezing outside even though the sun was shining. Taken through the car window, the quality is not the best. However, I can appreciate the colour values on display.

Bath Time

Just a seagull having a paddle, but there is a lot more if I look closely.

The gull is of course dominant & he is nearly in that 1/3 location which makes for an interesting photo. The diagonal line of the fountain edge and the gull's shadow brings him more into that 1/3 position.

What I really like though are the interesting lines created by the combination of ripples and reflections in the water. They are really subtle, but so interesting & so inspiring for my textile work.

Red

I like the dominant line in this one, curved & red, taking the eye up & around, just like the ride would take it's passengers.

A Fence

Fences vary greatly. This is the one between the water & the road, between Jones Bay Wharf & Pyrmont Point Park.

I like the position of focal point in this one, as well as the interesting lines in the fence that lead to it.

A Room With A View

The view from Jones Bay Wharf at Pyrmont.

Skywalk

The view from the Skywalk in Northern NSW, showing the rainforest canopy.

Raindrop

This raindrop on my rose bush shows dominance in colour. Amazing how it dios that.

Boardwalk

I love the lines in this one. Curved, oblique, & leading to horizontal. Creating interest as well as tranquillity.

Colour Gradients

Using the same begonia photo as before, this time I played with a colour gradient using similar colours to those in the original photo. I also played with the text aspect, getting the text colours to blend in with the colours of the photo. I am happy with this one & would definitely use it for something.

Photo Play

Last year I had a play with one of my photos in Photoshop.

First the original photo of my red begonia.

Then 3 more where I have added layers of texture, colour gradients and all kinds of wonderful stuff.







Sometimes I like to use photos as backgrounds to my textile work, so being able to manipulate them to what I want is great fun. Playing with colour gradients, layers, textures & stamps can create some interesting effects. Not sure I would want to use any of these for anything in particular but it's been interesting learning .

Texture

Texture plus! The rough old bark of the lateral of my climbing rose, plus the thorns of course.

Head Down B.... Up

That's exactly how I was to get this one & I'm proud of it. The 2/3 thing is going on, there is dominance & focus in the flower.

Anyone who knows these little Australian Native Violets will know that they only grow about 10cm high.

Seed Pod

OK, I feel that the overall lines are good. Starting at the bottom, the eye travels up & out diagonally, creating interest, & finally resting on the seeds in the pod. The seeds in the pod are the only things in focus though, something I have to work on.

Walkway

Not sure what I was trying to achieve with this one, possibly lines leading to a focal point. I wonder what lies beyond?

Sunrise

A little later than sunrise, but still early. This one is over the great Pacific Ocean.

I think I have achieved balance, harmony & dominance.

Tranquility

Well, it's been a while, I haven't even been back to the photography forum for a while. I have been practicing though, & over the next little while I'll show you some of my better shots from my holiday back in March. The main thing I was practising on was content, trying to get the lines right.

I think I achieved something right with this one. It has balance, harmony, and I think dominance with the tree & the sun. The position of the tree seems to be just right too, just off to one side to make more interest.

What does everyone else think