I have often photographed when I am not in tune with nature but the photographs look as if I had been. So I conclude that something in nature says, ‘Come and take my photograph.’ So I do, regardless of how I feel.
Minor White
Happened to me with this image last night. I wanted to get out east to see if I could find a sunset image. Because I left late I stopped at Riverbend Ponds and walked to a spot I’ve shot from before. The sun had set but the clouds looked promising. I felt no urgency only a need to be there. It was cool enough that I was glad I wore my coat. Nothing spectacular but oh so beautiful. A few geese and ducks honked and quacked. I wondered if they liked the scene also. I smiled. Only took 16 images but have three keepers I like. So, I went and took the photograph.
6 Comments
Faye
Truly beautiful. 📷
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Faye!
Mark
Love the stillness portrayed – even if over 7.5 seconds!
Monte Stevens
And, the silence…..
Tom Dills
Very nice scene, Monte. The longer exposure was perfect for blurring the water while leaving good texture in the clouds. Returning to places we’re familiar with is a good way to find new photographs, since we don’t need to guess where to be or what to shoot.
Monte Stevens
And, it will never be the same image. Nature creates anew every moment.