They say a picture is worth a thousands words. Today, I don’t feel like conveying my heart with words … well, not written words, anyway. I have been playing with my creative side today.
You see, I have spent the whole weekend in bed as I ‘hit the wall’ as Joleen so eloquently puts it! I had a really bad flare-up with the FMS this week but today it started easing and I found myself in an introspective, melancholy mood.
I really just wanted to…
be creative in a different way today. A way that relaxes me. So, I started playing with something that is starting to become a passion for me. Black and white photography. I need some for my bathroom to put the final touches on it, so I started taking shots and graying them. Then I discovered I was hooked.
I thought I would share some of my recent works. I still need to learn the technique better, but there is something expressive in the simplicity of black and white photos. I find I am no longer distracted by the many colors and instead can focus on the subject of the photo better. Anyway, here is my first shot at it! [Don't forget to click on thumbnail to enlarge!]
Let me know what you think!
Two Benches
Stone Bleachers
Floating Stage
Wooden Bridge
Under 21st Bridge
Foggy Inlet
Precious One
Snowed In 2009
Eyes on You
The Round Building
Moody
Quaint ‘Cottage’
Heavy Boughs
‘Fall’ing Art
Damned Bridge
Blizzard Conditions
Well, that’s it. I though everyone could use a little ‘cognitive’ break. I know many of us have been fighting one crash/flare-up after another. Maybe this will give you a little lift! I hope you enjoyed them!
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I like ‘em
You’ve quite an eye for composition. They have a lovely soft quality and I love Heavy Boughs. They’ll look great all mounted up and framed.
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Jo – Thank you!
It is nice you are venturing into something new, it is so exciting. Although they all look great, I love the image with the wooden bridge.
Have fun on your new adventure!
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Kimberly – You are the second one that loves the bridge photo. That is one of my favorite places to go to. Actually, Dekker and I are visiting that bridge today! Thanks.
Very nice! I really like “Wooden Bridge”. So peaceful and relaxing. Hope you are feeling better today.
Susie
Susie – Thank you. I am feeling better but I miscalculated how much Phenocane and Quercetin I needed and ran out so I am without anything until Monday. Ouch. Not good. But I will just have to take advil or something until I get my order. That makes three for the wooden bridge.
Wow….great pictures, Dominique! I like them all…each one conveying a different feeling and mood.
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Linda – Thank you!
I like them too! Wooden Bridge is my favorite as well
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Annie – Well, you make four people liking the bridge the most. Maybe I could sell that one! ha ha!
My favorites are the Stage, Moody, and Falling Art. Plus, I have a thing for bridges. Very nice. I always like to start my day immersed in beauty.
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Shelli – I love the foggy photos. There is something mysterious, melancholy, and magical about fog in photos. LOL! I’m glad I could help you start your day in beauty! That is a great idea, btw!
hi girl, first i have to tell you i love your new picture with you baby doggie. i take it you are going to keep them right?? as for the rest, i agree with you that black and white it beautiful, more dramatic. i particularly love the wooden bridge as well. of course they are all neat photos!!! congratulations on your new venture.
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Lorilynn – I like that one too. No. Actually, Bronte (the female) has been gone almost 2 months now. I chose to keep Dekker and it is working out well.
Thank you!
These are really beautiful, Dominique. You have a gift for it that is for sure. I love the wooden bridge, cottage one, and the dog photo…
Thank you so much for sharing them!
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Renee – Thank you! You’re welcome!
I vote for the bridge (brings back the feeling of simpler times of
the past) and I also love the one of Dekker – what could be better
than him in a black and white photo to show off his good looks.
Patricia – LOL! My sister actually told me she loved my hair in the photo I now have in the right hand column but that Dekker is still ugly! Can you believe that! And what does that say about me? I mean owners and their dogs supposedly start looking like each other! Ouch! LOL Too funny!
He is an adorable little guy. He is crashed out right next to me in as I type this in my chair and a half. P. S. I think he takes more than 1/2 the chair!
I really like these photos in black and white. All of them are beautiful!
Whit
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Thank you, Whit! I hope things are going well with you!
Absolutely gorgeous pictures, Dominique! I started trying to remember my favorites to tell you, but the list got too long for my feeble brain! You have real talent. I also enjoy photography, but I haven’t played with B&W since I took a photography class in NO when we used to live there (in other words, a looong time ago!) I tend to favor bright colors, but these B&W pics have their own kind of beauty.
I’m sorry you’ve been feeling bad – I hope you’re on the mend. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.
Sue
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Sue – Thank you so much! I am not surprised that you took a photography class. Is there nothing that you haven’t done or can’t do? LOL I think I shall start calling you the Jill of all trades! ha!
I am on the mend. Actually got in a walk today…a good one.
Great photos, Dominique. All of them.
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Larry – Thank you!
hi dominique
how are you?
hows your dad feeling?
just wanted to say these are lovely pictures.
enjoy the rest of the day
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Ayo – Thank you! Dad’s went home today. The rest of the recovery will take 6-8 weeks as long as no more cancer is found in the lymph nodes the doctor removed. So, things are definitely looking up.
I am doing a little better. Got a walk in today and spent about an hour outside in the beautiful, Tulsa weather.
In a word… STUNNING!
You are an artist through and through… use that gift to your benefit Dominique! I would be LOST without my creative outlets…. You have the ability to capture a LOT in those photographs… You may even be able to capture your pain and hold it for awhile in your pictures instead of your body!!
HUGS AND LOVE GIRL! I am sorry I’ve missed the last week of your blogging, I have so much going on right now!
XOXO
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Jolene – Thank you!
No need to apologize. Isn’t that is what this community is all about – doing what we can when we can!
I hope things settle down for you!
Beautiful photos, Dominique!! Thanks for sharing them. I used to love to take black and white photos as well.
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Laurel – Thank you. I really am enjoying them. My bathroom will be filled with them so I am glad I am not the only who enjoys them! Hope you are having a ‘good’ day! hugs!