Water World
Inside the tiny drop of water, hanging at the edge of a discolored leaf, the contrast pops. I feel as though the raindrop frames a miniature still life. The trees, grass, and sky are inverted and can cause the viewer to be confused but interested. It is a kind of small wonder a child would discover. I like the contrast, framing and lines drawing one’s eye to the small drop. The depth of field works in this photo and helps the drop be the focal point. The raindrop is a familiar shape and catches one’s eye and it acts as a single point in the photo. The world within the water drop is analogous to the grain of sand in the poem.
Through the Fire and Flames
Another picture exploring the world in a new way is one that I took at our first bonfire of the year. There are many photos of fire and the flames flickering and moving have always mesmerized me. By using a slower shutter speed, I was able to show this motion. The flames fill the frame and also provide a frame for the subject. The world that is being discovered here is what can be felt and seen through the fire. I believe this photo speaks to the viewer in a new way. The sparks provide interesting lines and lead the eye upward towards the subject. The logs themselves provide contrast in light and dark. They also provide cohesiveness throughout the photo by their lines helping with the flow. I think the photo appears pleasing because of the balance in the photo. The bottom and top third are darker and the middle is lighter. The fire is analogous to the sand in the poem and shows the viewer a new way to view a photo of fire. We are reminded how one can sit and watch the ever changing world within the flames.
