As part of Fleeting Moments Artists, I captures a number of images of shadows. The best of these will be in an online gallery.
I chose to make all of my images black and white with a platinum gradient effect. Shadows distort, enhance or camouflage a subject. The shadows themselves form a shape that is unique. Along with the shadows, we included a “selfie” shadow of ourselves.
In November, I took and online class by Kim Manley Ort called “30 Days of Perception.” These images were posted to Instagram along with my comments about the subject and type of perception. I made a book/magazine of my journey in November. You can view it at the link below.
30 Days of Perception by Becky Jane Davis
The sky was clear, but the temperature was cold. We decided to take several short walks in Morton Arboretum, late afternoon on New Year’s Day. As the sun lowered, the oak leaves turned gold and the colors on Lake Marmo, which was ice covered, offered reflections and colors. It was a great way to start 2020!
Starburst through winter oaks
Golden Oak Leaves
Golden Oak Leaves
Golden Oak Leaf
Clouds and blue sky reflected on Lake Marmo
Patterns of water freezing
Clouds Reflected on Ice
Sunset behind trees
Sunset Drama
Full Color of the Sunset
The snowfall last night was not a lot, but with the cold, the snowflakes stood out on the windowsill this morning. It was as if there was lace trim on the windows — Snow Lace!
The sky was like a watercolor painting, with soft hues and colors. The clouds were sparse, but lovely. They looked a bit like popcorn in places. As the bright orange sun set, the colors and drama deepened. These were taken at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve.
Everything is brown. The leaves have subtle color. The grass is beginning to winter. And yet, the backyard has color. Manmade to be sure. Not ordinarily beautiful. And yet, there is beauty in the ordinary!
The sunset was a pastel palette. The trees have lost their leaves and are showing their bare branches. I chose to capture with intentional camera movement, creation Sunset Impressionism.
Golden Hour Framed by Nature
As the sun sets in my neighborhood, the brown oak leaves still on the trees turn a brilliant orange. As I walked I saw this brilliance framed perfectly by trees. Nature’s Golden Hour art framed for us to see!
Making a starburst image of the setting sun, is not difficult. But finding the right circumstances, weather, timing, and framing can be difficult. In this case, I didn’t plan it. I saw it, grabbed my camera and tried to find a view without the pesky water tower!