Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Pick a Picture!


I chose this piece right here because it caught my eye immediately. I love the power that can be conveyed through black and white photography. I believe this is a good piece because it has a special kind of symmetry to it. Instead of a reflection in water, which can look to crisp at times, the tree's shadow fuzzes out on the ground. The contrast between the two tree forms is just a treat to look at. It goes from ridged and detailed to fuzzy and organic. I also enjoy the fact the horizon line in the picture is on a bit of an angle. That makes a great deal of difference. The angle isn't trying to be dramatic, just different. The light beams just draw you right in as well. It also doesn't appear to be otherworldly like a lot of nature scenes are heading towards these days due to over editing. The subject, the tree, is allowed to speak for itself. This photograph didn't need all the bells and whistles to grab my attention.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Ways To Stay Creative

Here are personal things I do to stay creative...

•Sleep
•Do not over think things
•Crochet to relax
•Daydream
•Eat a great home-cooked meal
•Make a book
•Talk to friends
•Play pool tournaments and pool in general
•Criticize things 
•Challenge myself
•Tell myself nothing is a bad idea, it is just an underdeveloped good one waiting to happen
•Hang out with my dog
•Take my lizard for a walk outside
•Practice mind maps
•Document my work
•Write down ideas as they come