Tag: Photography

Curiousity Cultivates Creativity

Curiosity Cultivates Creativity

I can’t help seeing a beautiful piece of artwork without studying it closer and asking “How did the artist achieve that?”. Fortunately, we live in a time when we can research almost anything we are curious about with technology. How lucky for us that we can find references almost instantly! Well, that’s probably why I’m still awake at 12:45 A.M. I am so excited about finally learning how to use more than the auto settings on my camera! All the exposure information seems so complicated but I’m starting to discover some fun shots to try thanks to some great resources from Pinterest, blogs & websites. Those dials on my camera that have been in a coma since the purchase date are beginning to awaken! One of the best sites I’ve found so far is Boostyourphotography.com . Go browse it and see if your curiosity turns you into a creative clicker too!

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The photo above was taken of our Christmas tree. I was trying to capture bokeh which is the blurred background lights you see here. I used a Canon Rebel T5i Camera with a Macro lens (90mm F/2.8). The settings I used are as follows.

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An Amazing Day in the Garden

I took this photograph at the Denver Botanical Gardens in the summer of 2014.  The subject was a beautiful glass design created by artist Dale Chihuly and it shared the surrounding water with live fish and lilies. There were also a great number of pieces that were on dry ground throughout the gardens. It was amazing to think of the ambition and orchestration of such a massive and breathtaking exhibit!

The glass art made me feel free while being outside walking around the brilliant forms that were so massive and cheery. The sounds of birds and waterfalls were soothing like an audio one might hear at a spa. The reflections of the water, the glass, and an occasional sprinkler cast a sparkling energy only nature could achieve. It seems as though Chihuly mixes colors from the rainbow as no hue was left out. As a matter of fact, he has been quoted as saying when asked his favorite color, “I like to say I’ve never met a color I didn’t like.” I can relate!

About this Artist:

Dale Chihuly is a large scale glass artist who started out as an Interior Design student. He is known for revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and causing a wider acceptance of glass design as an art discipline rather than one of a craft.  He is best recognized for his spectacular architectural commissions worldwide in historic cities, museums and gardens.

He has shown his work in many locations including Montreal, Richmond, Boston, San Francisco, Jerusalem, and Venice. He also has many permanent pieces that may be located near you. Do check out his website to see many more photos of his work, personal information, and fun facts. http://www.chihuly.com/