Week One: The Minimalist Photograph
Capture an image using a single subject.
As each new year approaches, we take time to reflect on the
previous twelve months, trying to assess our wins and losses. We find ourselves
living with regrets of unfulfilled resolutions, time lost and opportunities
passed by.
Then, the process of renewal begins. We start to set goals
and expectations for the coming year. And while the goals and resolutions we
set are noble and good, they are often unattainable. We set ourselves up to
fail, once again.
This year, let’s not over-estimate our capabilities and level of commitment.
Select fewer goals, ones that are not so lofty and can be realistically achieved. Set yourself up to
win this year.
Take the minimalist approach and you will find that ‘less’
ends up being ‘more’. More success, more pride in your accomplishments, more
happiness. Let 2014 be your best year yet!
If you enjoy photography and would like to join this year long challenge, you can still register to participate at The Sublime Studio. Thanks to Sally Russick for organizing this event again this year.
That's a beautiful picture Bonnie. Candlelight is so hard to capture and you've done it so well here.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nelly May. It was a photography experiment that turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. *smile*
DeleteLovely refelctions! Great picture! Are you buried under ice and snow too?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynne. It's really cold here now. For two days before the holidays, all we could hear outside was the sound of trees breaking and huge limbs falling to the ground. The weight of the ice was too much for them. We were without hydro for 72 hours. It got pretty cold in here.
DeleteYou are a talented photographer!! I am loving this gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy. I'm pleased with how it turned out too.
DeleteGorgeous photograph. I like how the light reflects on the foreground.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary K. I took photos of two other candle holders and the all turned out nicely. It was hard to pick just one for the blog post.
DeleteA very pretty photo. The candle light looks very cozy.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alice. The photo was taken in a dark room without the use of the flash.
DeleteBonnie your photograph is absolutely perfect! Reflective, yet hopeful. Completely setting the mood for our minimalistic approach - beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shel. That is exactly the reaction I was aiming for.
DeleteGreat candle picture. The reflection on the table is especially striking! A wonderful start to year two.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beti. You could technically say it was a photo of two subjects, the tea light and the holder, but one would not be complete without the other.
DeleteIt is stunning - as others have written before - it is very hard to get candlelight to look magical and you have certainly achieved that.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patty. I figured that I might as well do something constructive during the ice storm. We were living in candlelight for 3 days.
DeleteWhat a wonderful picture! So warm and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karin. A single light to start the year, with the reflections representing things to come.
DeleteWhat a beautiful photo! Candlelight the way it should be!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Annette. Not all of my photography experiments turn out so well. I'm glad that this one did.
DeleteYou captured the ambiance perfectly! What a wonderfully warm photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle Ann. I appreciate your kind words.
DeleteBeautiful post Bonnie! Wishing you a very happy 2014
ReplyDeleteThank you, Emma. I hope that 2014 is a happy, healthy and productive one you you too.
DeleteWhat a beautiful shot, Bonnie. It makes me feel warm and cozy during this frigid weather we are having.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nan. But let me tell you, by the third day without heat and hydro, it certainly wasn't warm and cozy here. *smile*
DeleteWow! you really captured the light beautifully in your photo. Great job Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky. I love how the light flickered out onto the table top.
DeleteWhat a beautiful photograph, very atmospheric.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judith.
DeleteA gorgeous photo, Bonnie! Such a quiet stillness about it...
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year :)
Happy New Year, Claire. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteWonderful sentiment Bonnie, and your photo is magnificant. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marlene. It's going to be a great year for all of us.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful photo, Bonnie! Sometimes, I think, last year I lost my "photo" in trying to capture the "theme" if that makes any sense...you did both beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you are saying, Lori. I often went off in my own direction last year. I likely will this year too. *smile*
DeleteReally beautiful photo! Love the way you've captured the light of the flame. Happy new year to you Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too, Cindy. Thanks.
DeleteA really beautiful photograph, and I love your wise words too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Diana. I appreciate you taking the time to look and read.
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