Hello to all.
Many of you are familiar with Kat Eye Studio, This is the site that I had participated in last year with my Photography. I really enjoyed it, so when I read that she was doing a once a month photo-heart connection blog, Well you know I was all in. This next paragraph is what got me hooked.
These are her words."When we get down to it, what is a photo-heart connection? A heart connection is, for me, a reaction that bypasses my brain. It’s not about what I think of the image, or how technically good it is. It is not about how others will react to it. It is how the image makes me feel. When I have a heart connection, I feel it in my body. There is a little jolt, that tells me of a strong connection. Have you ever noticed how we feel emotions in our body first? Even though we will have thoughts that accompany emotions, they arrive split seconds later. I want to tap into the signals from my body, before my brain starts to filter, and then explore what I find through this process."
This is so what taking pictures is about for me. So this will be my first in this series.
I normally stay away from man made objects in my photography, so taking this was a surprise from the start. However, I resisted 2 times and then just felt compelled to snap it.... As I studied it for this blog I remembered the goosebumps I felt and how I fell in love with reflection of the colors of the sky in the water and the wind whispering peacefully into my ear.
I am not a huge fan of piers either, so what was the fascination with this pier as well? I realized it was a Snapshot of my life's path over my element of water that I so need in my life. There are possibilities of what might be seen with every step. Then there is the covered portion... reminding me that we need Nourishment and shelter along our path as well. As you walk a little further out to the end there are several Lights and a bench I believe... Where one can sit and watch the underwater world as well day or night as I could reflect on the many "highlights" of this journey as well.
Oh wow. That is gorgeous! I want to go sit out on the dock right now :) I've always loved the blending of color between sky and water. So dreamy.
ReplyDeleteWhy Thank you Miss Tracy :)
DeleteIt looks so serene and tranquil. I love how you see your life's journey in this image. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFabulous image and I love your introspection that accompanies this. Isn't it amazing how when we follow that nudge to capture a photograph we may not know why until later when we 'see' it. Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a story this image tells Rosemary! It was a Photo-Heart Connection from the first, when you felt compelled to take this image, and it showed so much meaning to you. I hope you continue to follow your heart. Who knows what it might show you next!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary, Wouldn't it be fun if we could be sitting at the end of the pier sharing a cup of coffee? This is a beautiful picture and explanation of why it is special to you. Thank you for sharing it with everyone.
ReplyDeleteSo glad we can connect again!
I'm so glad that you listened to your heart and took this photo. I love how you describe the path that takes you to the end of the pier.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours & reflections.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, I love the colours. I love your words too and how the pier is a metaphor for your life path. Beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteI love this...the pastels are stunning. I do favor man-made in my images and find they contrast to make nature so much more. This scene would be beautiful without the pier, but I think it is enhanced with it. you didn't ask my opinion...sorry.
ReplyDeleteI love that you feel so much about the essence and quality of life.
This is such a lovely scene! I love how you compared your journey to the pier! Beautiful words!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely scene! I love how you comparge your journey to the pier! Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely scene! I love how you compare your journey to the pier! Beautiful post! I had a lot of trouble leaving a comment on your site, I wonder if others are having the same problem. I had to log out of Google before it would publish my comment. Just though I'd let you know!
ReplyDelete"There are possiblities of what might be seen with every step", love that! Wonderful heart connection, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I journeyed right along the pier with you as you described your path..I love the tranquility, beauty and peace you photograph and your journey evoke. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a lovely weekend. Juli (visiting from Kat's Photo-Heart Connection)
ReplyDeleteI was taken aback by your comment that you don't normally photograph man-made objects, so I had to go back and review your past posts. You don't do you? other than happenstance. I think this is gorgeous, and I really never thought of the pier, it is the tilt, it is the light, the colors, all are mother nature. Man intruded, but she won.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely message this photo offered you. By continuing to follow your heart, you learned so much. I am reminded to pay attention to what comes to me and continue to look deeply.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I love how you have connected the pier to your life journey.
ReplyDeleteGreat for PHC! I love how your heart kept at you to take this photo. Even better is the meaning of it to you - seeing your path represented. This is lovely and you are very in tune with yourself.
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