Metolius exploring abstracts

Words tend to bounce around my head until I try to write them down. Suddenly all cohesive thoughts vanish.

Metolius Abstract 8836- textures and patterns mean more than something realistic.

It’s interesting that an abstract image can have more of the feeling or impact of a place than reality. Actually, reality can be pretty boring sometimes. we chase the light and composition for jus the right balance.

Infrequently I get in this zone of thoroughly enjoying where I am. Like a kid on the playground, time becomes irrelevant, it’s just me and the landscape. I love those moments.

ICM, In Case you Missed it, or Intentional Camera Movement?

So, yesterday I came across an article by Mark Denney, that I found interesting enough to try out right away.

Intentional Camera movement.

I have used this unintentionally over the years as “Panning a subject”, or slow shutter speed, or following the waves….

It’s remarkable how it parallels my exploration of the colors, textures and patterns that water present me.

This may have made my outing last weekend in the rain  a bit more satisfying?

I also find it interesting that something is not “a thing” unless there’s a name for it!

ICM?

Here are some of the results , exploring in my backyard!

Billy Bob

We went out exploring on skis and snowshoes, and came home with some amazing sunset photos, and wintry details