Sit still for a few minutes and see what is there

[Rasbury]

All very beautiful images Wendy.And i have found out myself that if you just sit and wait (especially by the waters edge) that the images will come to you instead of wandering around looking for them(sometimes that works to).But most good images take time to develop anyway.

[ScoutR]

Hi: I just want to thank everyone who has replied with feedback since my last thank you post.

Seri: thanks for posting the haiku. I like that and it's very fitting

Steve: Awww, did you have to mention that leaf that got in the way? Never mind, I'm surprised no one else mentioned it, but be sure that I noticed it. It's always something. I'm glad you mentioned #4. That one was the most difficult because there was a slight breeze and I had to wait quite awhile (kink in the neck) for the grass to be still.

Rob: I'm sure there are some Welsh teasels just waiting for you.

Everyone: I have not seen any entries yet. I hope you are working on it.

Everyone II: Thanks again

Wendy

[Seriche]

Everyone: I have not seen any entries yet. I hope you are working on it.)

I promise to. Over the weekend. Just have to decide on a spot. Great idea of yours

Seri

[Donald]

If I get my camera back from the repair centre where it's getting cleaned up after scrambling about in the dust of the French vineyards, I will.

[ilovelucydog]

They are all great shots, Wendy. You are right... it's so easy to not see what's around us. Did you use a tripod or hand-hold your camera? Thanks for sharing.

[Katy Noelle]

Everyone: I have not seen any entries yet. I hope you are working on it.

I haven't forgot but, I'll still have a chance in a month or so, when the bugs aren't so vicious, right? (whimpy, I know!) Right now, I like the option of keeping a move on.

[Seriche]

I'd like to invite anyone to sit still and look around for 15 minutes to half hour in one location, outdoors,inside, city,country, anywhere you please and post your shots here.

Thanks so much for your invitation. This morning I took a seat and put it just a couple of feet from my kitchen back door. And waited. While I didn't move that seat, and just turned to face all points of the compass, it took me longer than 15 minutes because of the sun playing hide and seek behind lots of small clouds, and a fresh breeze which swayed everything so much that I had to wait for ages before taking the shots as I don't use a flash. Excuses over now

I wanted to make a wildlife garden originally, but it looked to be an expensive endeavour. Then a craving for photographic gear began, so I handed the land back to the original owners, and nature made a fine job of tempting in the wildlife all on its own

Not great art, but it was a really good way to make me start trying to make photos instead of finding them. Excellent idea, Wendy. Looking forward to seeing other people's responses to the challenge

Cheers,

Seri


Love on a bin lid + voyeur



Young grasshopper:



Natural still life (really have *got* to learn how to clone things out soon )



Young cricket. So hard to get all the antennae in sometimes

[davidstringer]

Take any one out of the set - they are all beautiful. But for me, this is jaw-droppingly magnificent.

You get these moments when you open up a new post, wondering what's going to be there. And an image just smashes you between the eyes and demands that you stop right there and then. This, for me, is one of those.

We could wax lyrical at length about why. Better to just sit and admire it.

Totally agree with that!

[ilovelucydog]

Thanks so much for your invitation. This morning I took a seat and put it just a couple of feet from my kitchen back door. And waited. While I didn't move that seat, and just turned to face all points of the compass, it took me longer than 15 minutes because of the sun playing hide and seek behind lots of small clouds, and a fresh breeze which swayed everything so much that I had to wait for ages before taking the shots as I don't use a flash. Excuses over now

I wanted to make a wildlife garden originally, but it looked to be an expensive endeavour. Then a craving for photographic gear began, so I handed the land back to the original owners, and nature made a fine job of tempting in the wildlife all on its own

Not great art, but it was a really good way to make me start trying to make photos instead of finding them. Excellent idea, Wendy. Looking forward to seeing other people's responses to the challenge

Cheers,

Seri


Love on a bin lid + voyeur



Young grasshopper:



Natural still life (really have *got* to learn how to clone things out soon )



Young cricket. So hard to get all the antennae in sometimes

Looks like you did have some pretty light this morning, Seri.

[Rasbury]

Went to Rodman Dam early saturday morning,camera in hand with my seat and monopod and took quite a few photo's in 2 hours time that i was there.This is one of several photo's of the mist rolling across the water that i took that morning.Thanks for viewing...Ron


ISO 200,f/13,1/125 sec,160mm,PP in CS3

[Donald]

Just catching up with posts.

That one, I think, is lovely. That 'wall' of grey behind makes a perfect backdrop and the sunlight playing on the flowerheads is sublime.

And, Ron, there isa glorious silky sheen to your one. I think it portrays a real sense of calmness and serenity. You feel the river is just sedately and majestically rolling past.

[Dons]

Wendy, these are trully amazing pictures...
#8 is my favorite and followed with the rest...
Can I sit there with you????

[ScoutR]

Love on a bin lid + voyeur



Young grasshopper:



Natural still life (really have *got* to learn how to clone things out soon )



Young cricket. So hard to get all the antennae in sometimes

Seri: These are outstanding, all of them, but the first one is my pick. I love the subject matter, the colours the dark background and the compositon. The B&W is also very good and I echo what Donald said. I don't know what you want to clone but it looks fine to me. What a great way to start the day and discover what is just outside the door.
BTW everyone, click on these to view them full size in the lytebox. They are wonderful. Thank you Seri

Wendy

Edit: Oh, BTW, don't worry about a time limit, the point is to be still and look around... take as much time as you want. The more time spent the better.

[ScoutR]

Went to Rodman Dam early saturday morning,camera in hand with my seat and monopod and took quite a few photo's in 2 hours time that i was there.This is one of several photo's of the mist rolling across the water that i took that morning.Thanks for viewing...Ron


ISO 200,f/13,1/125 sec,160mm,PP in CS3

Ron: This is quite beautiful. There's nothing like mist in the morning, I'd love to see more.

Wendy

[ScoutR]

Wendy, these are trully amazing pictures...
#8 is my favorite and followed with the rest...
Can I sit there with you????

Thank you Don, I'm kind of partial to #8 too. You are welcome to come and sit a spell. Just let me know when you'll be here.

Wendy

[ScoutR]

They are all great shots, Wendy. You are right... it's so easy to not see what's around us. Did you use a tripod or hand-hold your camera? Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Lucy, sorry for the late reply, these were taken hand held. Even though I'm getting better with the tripod, I still find it kind of spoils the fun for me... too much like work.

Wendy

[waha]

Seriously:
Ooooh. Aaaaw. ZEN.

[Steve S]

Wow wendy, your on a roll. All of them are very good. If i had to pick one, it would be a toss-up between the first and third one.

[Steve S]

Great job on the cricket seri. I like that one alot.


Ron , you've captured the mist very well, and lovely shot. (nice control of the contrast).

[Rasbury]

Thanks Donald,Wendy and Steve.Here's another from that mornings sitting.C&C are very welcome...Ron