Something from Nothing

I like to remind myself, and others, that strong images, and fun photography, can happen anywhere. You just have to really look for it. I didn't have as much time this weekend as I had hoped to do some photography downtown, so instead of bagging the whole blog shoot, I worked in my backyard. Some quick re-touch work, but perhaps with some advanced work, a few of these could make for some strong images.



The fence behind my house - loved the stick leaning there by itself. Pretty basic, but it works in black and white and a fence is always a good subject.


These prickly things are all over the tree branches in my driveway and of course as they fall they cover the ground. I don't actually know what they are, or what purpose they have other than stabbing my toes when I wear flip-flops, but finally I found something to do with them. They add some color and composition to this photograph.


I was drawn to this leaf because it stood out. It was very gray and overcast today, but despite the lack of any light, this set of leaves popped all on its own. It's right outside my front door.


Looking up a palmetto tree - the patterns on the base of the tree were fascinating to me.


A different angle on the Palmetto and in black and white - I'm into both versions.


And a birch tree, my personal favorite tree. Since I was a little girl I was always in awe of the birch tree because I was taught how the bark was peeled off and used as paper hundreds of years ago. The texture, the dimensions and the personal bias toward birch trees made me love these shots. This image could use some heavy re-touch work and gain a place on my wall in my house very easily. I may spend some time on these birch trees soon and see what I can come up with. Perhaps an art gallery collection piece on birch trees? Hmm...


One more of the birch, further away and in black and white. I like the first one better, but still, there is something very cool about this too.