I Stand Alone: Ornamental
I differ from all that surrounds me,
however I am proud.
Amongst my father’s original ornamental sunflower field, which has had at times up to 600 varietals growing I came across this particular sunflower, which I feel has a lot of class, perhaps it’s mainly because of the way the leaf is shaped, head is held, & petals are soft.
But I stood alone & unfortunately may only be remembered by my image.
I took this photo from an extremely low & awkward position, since I do not believe in the use of tripods, nor do I like to chop parts from my photos. It was only from this low angle could I capture the essence of this flower in this minimalist way.
The original photo, before the photoshop renditions is in my mind a simple classic, however was not suited for the dark silent image I am trying to portray.
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Druidstorm
“Loneliness the essence without gravity!” Beautiful!!!...)o(
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
summed up nicely & a good perspective to see it in ;)
Adam Gormley
Love the colours in this, well treated, very unique! Great writing too mate. :)
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
G’day Adam, the words are really appreciated & glad you see that light… ; )
Ming Myaskovsky
There’s a balance and the perfection of inperfection found in nature, you captured its essence rather than the subject.
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
Ming, thank you for the complimenting thought & I think you’ve highlighted what I so often strive for in my journeys with the camera… ;)
Aurora Pintore
EXCELLENT ART WORK !!!!!
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
Thanks Aurora!! most appreciated!!
Karirose
Quite striking in its simplicity. Excellent job with the treatment. I appreciate the effort you had to make to get this angle. Makes it all the more interesting.
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
Greatly appreciated Karirose… I couldn’t agree with you more on the strikingness in its simplicity, if I’m allowed to say so myself ;) It’s just a pity the sunflower didn’t make it through to the next round… it was the last of it’s variety standing hehe… & thank you :)
Gabby87
WOW…................................ That’s so very lovely looking and nice work too!!!!!
=D
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
Thank you Gabby!!
Jules Baldwin
Wow~! this is breathtaking it its perfection
DaRkSiLeNcE replied
yeah, & unfortunately this is all that remains of the species.. this capture… too much for my dad to keep all the varieties he produces.. Oh well, I have this to share with all & I’m glad that you’ve enjoyed it!! thanking you again Jules :)