This week I was inspired to try some abstracts by my brother-in-law and by Kim Manley Ort, who is offering an online course in abstract photography that looks fabulous. (I have taken courses with her in the past and she is one of the best and most generous of photography instructors.)
I was visiting a cemetery recently and Leo pointed out the intriguing patterns of lichen growth on the marble and granite headstones. I was immediately drawn to the tones and designs in the lichen against the white, gray and black of the stones.
One of the sources I consulted about lichens on headstones said that they do not harm the stone and it is best not to try to remove them. They actually protect the stones from damage due to weather and radiation.
Now that the fiery colours on the trees are receding, we are moving into months redolent of brown tones. At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss these tones as drab and dull and boring — but take a closer look! There are nuances to these colour schemes that can only be appreciated when you move in closer to the earth.
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It just still amazes me that once you have photography as a passion…what the eyes now can see….great job Sherry!
These lichen (Sigh.)
I love looking at gravestones and this lichen are similar to those we see in Wyoming on rocks and trees. Lovely.
janet
What a new and exciting view of photography and nature! This is interesting and very unique!
These are so wonderfully unique, Sherry!
Oh good! That’s what I was hoping you meant, Kim! What a blast that would be…the three of us. We will have to organize that! Thanks so much for dropping by.
oops. I meant together with me too.
These are gorgeous, Sherry. I love cemeteries too and they make for great abstracts. Maybe someday you and Elena can explore the cemeteries in NOTL together.
p.s. And thanks for the shout out.
I am not sure why I am writing a comment because I am amazed close to speechless, Sherry!
xo Nic
Very interesting, I love the idea of honing the photographic eye to seek beauty in patterns.
Lovely abstracts made from lichen and they form the most amazing patterns! Well seen, Sherry! The first one reminds me of 3-D wallpaper which was in vogue many, many years ago!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
I love what your eye “finds” Sherry. You don’t just see a subject or a “thing”…you see it in different dimensions of colour and texture and you made the “ordinary” into art. xo
It is always fun to challenge ourselves to something new, I know I always love doing so. I think that is what keeps us young. I know you keep inspiring me every time. Love the slide show Sherry.
Ooohhhh! Cemeteries! I love walking through them. You may be inspiring me to go exploring the ones around here! I love the abstract pattern. Are you taking Kim’s abstract class? I’m thinking about it.
Love these Sherry. Since I love visiting cemeteries and am fascinated by the headstones, this inspires me to look at the lichen on them in a new way.