16 January 2017
Lens:
Take in Camera+ and edited in Snapseed, FX Photo Studio and Pixlr
Click on image to enlarge. Let me know what you think about this photomontage. Prints are available upon request.
Pens:
Ode to Wintry Mix
I.
Magic, I wish. Miracle, I wish. Modesty, I wish.
Magic clouds dissolve and illuminate, illuminate each of us for our selfhood.
No identity questioned. No criticism for words that soothe, and yet are not yours to speak.
II.
Miracle blazed a path to the planet’s core. Salve exudes.
III.
Modesty rises to swing through hearts and calm those that are misunderstood. Calm stares that are miscalculated.
IV.
And magic appears with confidence and illusion. ~~ Sally W. Donatello, 2017
Tip of the Week:
In The New York Time’s section “Lens” James Estrin introduces the reader to photographer Josh Haner’s work. “Photographing Climate Change Refugees, by Drone and Foot” ( 28 December 2016) encapsulates Haner’s dedication to tell the story that few notice: as climate change has redefined the weather, it has also reimagined the land that we inhabit, leaving growing numbers of refugees. The article explains, “Josh Haner has photographed eight stories across five countries this year about the effects of climate change, often employing drones to get unique vantage points. Mr. Haner is a staff photographer and a senior editor for photo technology at The New York Times. He talked with James Estrin about finding new ways to visualize climate change.” Read the full article here. I found Haner’s images informative, persuasive and provocative.
View other entries for this week’s challenge:
https://ohmsweetohm.me/2017/01/16/
https://christinejrandall.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/a-bw-bee-for-sally-ds-mobile-challenge/
https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2017/01/17/mobile-photo-challenge-black-and-white-and-more/
https://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2017/01/19/portrait/
https://chasinglifeandfindingdreams.wordpress.com/2017/01/20/time-for-a-drink/
Note:
As always I welcome comments about this post or any part of my blog. My photographs for the mobile photography challenge are taken with an iPhone 6.
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1st Monday: Nature.
2nd Monday: Macro.
3rd Monday: Black and White.
4th Monday Challenger’s Choice (Pick One: Abstraction, Animals, Architecture, Food Photography, Night Photography, Objects, Panorama, Portraiture, Photomontage, Still Life, Street Photography, and Travel).
5th Monday: Editing and Processing with Various Apps Using Themes from the Fourth Week.
This is a beautiful work of art, Sally. As if a portal to another dimension – a hidden forest.
I’m humbled. Thanks and enjoy your weekend.
You are really remarkable with your work, Sally.
Janet, I’m humbled. Thanks for the sunshine on this blustery grey day, and happy week ahead to you…
Hi, Sally. I agree with Maria. The leaf “window” is marvelous. There are many layers to this. Beautiful!
Patti, good morning from the East Coast with high winds and high chill. Thanks so much for your comment. Enjoy the week, keep warm.
I like the “window” to the leaf.
Thanks so much.
Thank you for including the reference to photographer Josh Haner’s work. I am looking forward to perusing that article.
My pleasure…thanks for the comment and visit.
I agree, definitely needed enlargement – stunning.
Tina, lovely to hear from you. Thanks, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Very glad I enlarged this as I loved all the details. Very well done.
I appreciate your comment and visit. Thanks so much.
like lace!!
I like your interpretation. Thanks.
Your image is stunning Sally; a beautiful fusion of strength and delicacy.
Su, I appreciate your response to my photograph. Enjoy your day and week. Thanks.
The montage is wonderful. To me is is powerful in the core and covered up with a softness. It reminded me of people, we are soft on the outside until we are forced to look inside and endure. Your ode was powerful and moving. Bravo!
Nato, I’m humbled. Have a joyful day and week. Thanks.
That is so stunning! Beautifully done, Sally!
Amy, I appreciate your response to my photograph. Thanks.
I loved the wintry feel of your montage, Sally. Looking at the stark branches and fluffy clouds through the leaf shape is awesome! Well done.
Christine, I appreciate your response to the image. Thanks.
Very nicely done! 🙂
Linda, thank you.
Fascinating image this week, Sally. Methinks it’s a rend in the fabric of time…or at least reality. have a wonder-filled week.
janet
Janet, you’ve brought a warm smile to my afternoon. Thanks so much.
Seeing the forrest in a single leaf is true magic. this you have created today.
“no criticism for words that sooth” may it be so a balm upon our soul Until next Monday when we meet again
Carol
Carol, thank you for your thoughtful words and response to my image.
Love the creativity of the photomontage & leaf ….
Sue, thank you so much. Enjoy your week.