I started this piece in May and after completion, I was still contemplating making some changes. I put it aside for a period of time to try my hand at Ultra Fractal (a new fractal program to me). I came back to it recently and decided to show it to two members here regarding some final touches (mainly the size of the sax, which I have since increased in size for the main focal point, the lighting from above, which originally
included two hanging lamps, and a last minute color change to the larger drum from purple to blue). I have (Nikoneer) and (Zunazet) to thank for their tips and suggestions regarding these changes. Thanks guys! :) I titled the piece and decided to hold on to it for some unknown reason.
The other day, Verena wrote to me asking if I knew of an online place where she could listen to some new music. I responded with inquiring on her
music likes/dislikes. She immediately replied with much enthusiasm and a list of some of her favorite and varied music artists. Further informing me of the fond memories she had going to concerts in the past, and actually meeting/talking to Chris Isaak, who she simply adored, and getting him to autograph the very shirt she was wearing! Ha!! This immediately brought a huge smile to my face, as music is very much one of my passions as well. I sent her links to some of my favorite videos, and agreed to send more later in tune with her specific genre likes.
Upon hearing of Verena's recent passing, I can think of no better way to
express the love and appreciation that I have for her and her friendship, than to dedicate this musical creation to her! I considered changing the title, but decided to keep it as I intended, and hope that she likes it! She touched so many of us here, I think what most touched me was her inspiring passion for life itself and everything and everyone around her and that she came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, whom she was so very, very proud of. Thank you Verena! :)
To all my other friends.... Yep, that means YOU!.... Thank you, for your continued support and your friendship! =D Thanks also in advance for any/all comments, and taking the time to read this unusually long narrative. Critiques
welcome. Best viewed full screen. Lori
credits: stained glass pattern courtesy of PDQpatterns.com (permission obtained); design recreated in PS CS4
Hi Lori. Hope you had a great Easter. Thanks for your comments on "Shots of OSU 05." No, it was not a Fall picture. This mini series of Shots of OSU were taken during my lunch hour in March of this year. It does look fall like now that you mention it. ~~ John
Hi Lori. Thanks for your comments on "A Chihuly Wrapped Vase." If you would want to make the six hour drive from Chicago, his exhibition will be at the Columbus Museum until June 30th. ~~ John
Thank you Lori for the comment on "Herring gulls in sunlight",it is very appreciated,thank you for faving and saving it too,it is really nice of you.Have a good week.
Lori, you have such good eyes. In "3 3," The 3s did in fact refer to Jesus's age, and to all of the trilogies involved with him. It also referred to the suspected year of death, 33 AD. I think I was somewhat influenced by Dale Chihuly, but most of the work I had done on 3 3 was created prior to seeing his exhibition. But the beauty of his work did encourage and improved my final piece. ~~ John
Hi Lori, thanks for your comments on "Violet Behavior". Glad you liked it. I debated over whether to crop the whole left side altogether. Have a great day, Wendell.
In order to discover who you are, first learn who everybody else is; you're what's left.
Hi Lori, thanks for your comments on "Whiskeyjack". The framing and focus were pure luck. I couldn't tell if the bird was in focus until later. Glad you liked it. Have a great day, ~Wendell
In order to discover who you are, first learn who everybody else is; you're what's left.
An enormous thankyou for faving "Down By The River II", Lori and the generous and encouraging comments you left in your commentary. I really do appreciate it.
Hope you're having a great weekend
Bruce
"Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?"
THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT
Duvall Branch Thank you for the complements Lori. I really appreciate the way you describe what you see and why you like it. It helps me to better appreciate my own work. :0)
Hi! Lori, thanks for all the wonderful comments for some of my previous post Puff Ball, Pose in the dark, and TS 71. I like to take the challange so every art that I do I like to captured as much detail as possible.
Hi Lori, thanks so much for your comments on "Fresh Berries". Petite might be a better description of the berries, since they rarely get over a cm or so in size. But there are delicious. Glad you enjoyed it, have a great week, ~Wendell
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see ~ Henry David Thoreau
Hi Lori - Many thanks to you for faving "Dancing Angels". It is much appreciated. I'm only posting one more picture on this site today and would like to thank you for all the support and encouragement you've given me while I was here. It is deeply appreciated.
Bruce
"Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?"
THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT
Hi Lori, thanks for the comments on "Snake in the Grass". This particular snake was only about a foot or so in length. Glad you enjoyed the shot and have a nice weekend, ~Wendell
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see ~ Henry David Thoreau
Thank you for your kind words on Mediteranean Lamb and Okra. It is very encouragind, being an amateur it is always helpful to have feedback fom other people.Thank you again for you precious time.
Hi Lori
AHH you know the name of my next dish I am cooking tonight so I can photograph it. The one shown is a different bean dish and is called Lubeyeah Artha. Thank you again for your encouraging words.
Hi Lori, thanks for the comments on "Who Else". Glad you enjoyed it and the story. The owl was quite content to sit there and let me shoot as many shots as I liked. Have a great day, ~Wendell
It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see ~ Henry David Thoreau
Hi Lori, thanks for the fave and comments on "Something Pink". Thanks as well for figuring out what type of flowers they are and the link. Very much appreciated. I got up close and personal with these blooms when shooting them, even did a little weeding to remove some grass stems blocking the view. Have a great weekend and take care, ~Wendell
A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. - Diane Arbus
Hi Lori, thanks for your kind comments on "Hard Times". Glad you enjoyed my joke. I needed to do something with the otherwise boring photo and came up with that idea and ran with it from there. Have a great day, ~Wendell
A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. - Diane Arbus
Hi Lori, thanks for your fine comments on "Sunset Silhouette". Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it. This was one of those happy accidental captures, I was actually trying for a more detailed photo of the robin. But ended up with this shot instead. Have a great day and take care, ~Wendell
A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. - Diane Arbus
Thanks Lori for commenting on "Venus Brings You Pearls". You're right, it should fill the screen more. I forget that not everyone is dealing with an old monitor, like me, lol.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Hey Lori, thanks for toughening it out through the whole series, thought I had lost you at #53, lol. I thought it was a moth as well, but the description for the European Skipper lists it as a butterfly; kinda ruins the whole joke if it is :D Glad you enjoyed the post. Have a wonderful day my friend, ~Wendell
A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. - Diane Arbus
Thanks Lori for commenting on Bloo Barn. I too really like the See Through Barn that Verena posted. I appreciate the fave as well.
God Bless All Caedeians.
Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Nice and sweet comments on my last few posts,especially
on the "Red dates" are greatly appreciate. Lori I would have
sent a detailed information with useful images regarding dates,
if you mentioned your email ID in your homepage.And if you like to know more
about the dates give me your email ID. I have sent many informations to Verena,by email.
People aren't going to remember the things you do. They're going to remember how you made people feel. Be kind, gracious, and appreciative.
Dan Winters - Photographer.
Thanks for the lovely comment on my Moths to the Moon. Sterling2 is quite pretty when you hit the jackpot, I hope you have better luck the next time you try. It's true what's said, that you can spend hours tinkering with it and nothing nice will come up, and then suddenly you are saving several very nice images. I think the colours can have a lot to do with whether it works or not, and they can get hard to get right. The best of luck next time you try. :-)
Hi Lori
It is so nice to have you comment on my photo Kebeh. Thank you for the thoughts and kind words. I have almost got it right but I got the recipe wrong as far as the correct quantities of ingredients. So i have to do it again... damn, well some one has to eat it. It will look even better. Thanks again
Thanks once agaim for you very kind words of Lahem Ajeen. This is one of my favourite shots. It worked out well and is a winner, and I am glad you think so as well.
Hi Lori
I cannot say thank you enough for your support and wonderful comments on all my food photos. Thank you so much for all you effort. I will be shooting and posting more, as ther is so much to cook.
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
If I all ready said congrats....then congrats again on the 1st place in the eyes contest. A super image it was. The problem with sending a PM with congrats, I can't go back and check. I gotta quit that. LOL.
Thanks Lori for your kind words on "A Couple of Moths". Glad you liked the photo. I worked a few layers into this one to add some colour to the background. Have a quiet evening and a wonderful weekend, ~Wendell
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
Thanks Lori for adding "Slightly Blue" to your faves and for your great comments. Nobody told me the narratives had to make sense. Glad you enjoyed the photo, the composition was not planned out that way. Have a great day, ~Wendell
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
On left side of "Moonlight on the Red Planet" is a pond, surrounded by weeds and trees. On the right lower center is a picnic table. Lori, thank you for the great comment and viewing. ~~ John
Hi Lori. I want to thank you for the fav on "The Bedburg Stumpping Grounds." But, also, wanted to thank you for noticing the tints. The picture is actually a series of layers and masks. I am sure it is the same for you with your creations, but I am still very happy that someone notices those things.
I was also intrigued with your comment about laying down for the shot. That sounded very interesting to me and I am incorporated it at some future outing. This picture was shot uphill which probably is a similar result. ~~ John
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
Thanks Lori...The light was natural from a window to the left..That's a corner of a table..I did consider a clone but the cloth added a bit of colour and it looks kind of old...R.
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
Hi Lori. Many thanks for the lovely comments and faving of " The Last Wall Of The Castle". I really appreciate it. Have a great day.
Bruce
"I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do any thing. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more." -
Dorothy Parker (1893-1967)
Thanks Lori for your wonderful comment on my sierra photo. I'm glad you liked it and don't worry you're not the only one that has it permanently saved for viewing pleasure for many years to come :-)
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
Thanks Lori for your great comments on Afterdinner Mints ! This happens to be one of my favorites & I'm really glad you liked it too, tho' I gotta admit it kind of sux now that I'm trying to give up chocolate. LOL !
I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ... That was Zen, but this is Tao !!! ...CLICK TO SAVE LIVES !
And thanks also for dropping by Vows of Silence & commenting there as well. I personally love gnarls, I'm completely addicted to them unfortunately. I guess I make too many of them, but I just can't resist. Thanks again hon, I'm glad you liked it. :o)
I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ... That was Zen, but this is Tao !!! ...CLICK TO SAVE LIVES !
Thanks Lori..I followed west burton with a nice pub lunch...R.
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
