Lens-Artists Challenge #191 – Curves
“Magic lives in curves, not angles.”
Mason Cooley
This week for the first time in what seems like forever, a friend and I went on a photography expedition to nearby Magnolia Gardens. I’ve not been motivated at all since Covid began, so by now my only choice was to push myself out the door, like it or not. Ann-Christine’s challenge for the week, Curves, was very much on my mind as I enjoyed the incredible beauty of springtime in Charleston.
“Light is my inspiration. It caresses the essential superlative curves and lines.”
Ruth Bernhard
All of today’s images (and way too many more) are from our day in the gardens. Spring was fully in bloom, especially with azaleas and camellias. A very light, misty rain which stopped just before our arrival had left its mark on the blossoms, making them even more appealing to the eye and the lens.
“Curve: the loveliest distance between two points.”
Mae West
My friend, who owns an amazing camera and several wonderful lenses, had decided to challenge herself to use only her new iPhone 13 pro max. We were amazed at the quality of her results with the flowers and landscapes. A capability for shooting at a distance and capturing motion on the other hand showed the strengths of a “real” camera. We both agreed some further study on how to use the iPhone for best results is in order.
“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”
Phyllis Diller
The gardens offer much more than flowers. We decided to take advantage of a small boat ride through the waters of what once was a major rice plantation. In addition to several huge gators and some beautiful birds, we came upon the cheeky cormorant above with its soon-to-be lunch and watched as it struggled, successfully, to swallow its prey.
“Always see your mistakes as a learning curve.”
Auliq Ice
Rather than blather on, I’ll include a few more of my favorite images from the day – illustrating the wealth of subject matter available throughout the gardens. If ever you’re in our area, this is one place I would tell you is not to be missed!
Yes, I got a bit carried away but hopefully you’ll forgive my enthusiasm for a beautiful day spent in a wonderful place with a good friend. It’s been much too long since I dusted off my camera and spent time in the field enjoying both the process and joy of photography.
Sincere thanks to those of you who responded to last week’s Close and Closer challenge. It was great fun seeing so many excellent examples of the power of closing in on a subject. Thanks also to Ann-Christine for this week’s thoughtful and timely challenge. Be sure to link your response to her original here, and to use the Lens-Artists Tag to help us find you. Until next week, as always, please stay safe and be kind.
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Wow!
What’s not to love here!
Such a mesmerizing collection of curves this is, Tina.
Can’t decide which one should be my favorite 🙂
Tina all of these images are so fantastic. . That Egret is such a great poser. Thanks Anita
Thanks so much Anita, he was indeed!
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‘capturing the capture’ I love this caption and the accompanying image.
What a fabulous collection about ‘curves’!
Blue heron takes the prize in my opinion.
Thank you.
Thanks so much Philo – the blue heron was quite pleased with himself and posed for us quite nicely!
Lovely selection, Tina.
Many thanks Rupali
Beautiful
Thanks Kimmie
😊