Sunday, April 18, 2010

Essay #56: Tulips

Spring has truly overcome winter when the drab, gray ground suddenly bursts into riotous color of all shades and sizes: Tulips!

I think that tulips may be one of my photographic muses. A patch of big, tall ones--like these red and yellow beauties--simply demands to be explored. Each new perspective unveils new beauty. Photographing tulips is truly a study in color, light and shape. They inspire me to explore other scenes and subjects from new perspectives as well. A tilt of the camera, an upward angle, direct lighting versus side lighting...so many possibilities!

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  1. We just visited Pella, IA to check out their tulips... they are celebrating their 75th Tulip Festival next weekend (May6-8)but I'm afraid their tulips blossoms will already be gone by then due to early and unseasonably warm spring temps.
    Love & Light~
    OM girl

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