Steps

On July 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Glass, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Guardian of the Planet

On July 20, 2012July 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, ThoughtsLeave a comment

For the past three years I have tried to let the images I post speak for themselves. I have tried not to interject too much of myself or personal thoughts. So, at the risk of sounding at bit ‘out there’, I wanted to do a post about a tattoo I got recently. The dolphin tattoo does tie in with the title of this blog. Background info:The tattoo is located on my right forearm. This is the only tattoo I have at this time at the age of 60.

Although I have no firsthand experience with dolphins I have done a little research and have talked with others who have had personal experiences. I believe a couple of things about dolphins: 1. they are highly evolved, intelligent and have healing powers; 2. dolphins are the guardians of the planet- that is to say that as goes the dolphin so goes the earth. I have no proof to back up either of these thoughts or assertions–I just believe. Having the image of the dolphin as a constant companion is a reminder for me of many things: to stay positive, even in the darkest of times; to use my energy for the highest of purposes, to tread as lightly on the earth as I can, being as much as a caretaker as I can and lastly to not take myself too seriously, to be as playful as I can as I walk through the rest of this life.

Two Views

On July 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, droplet, Flowers, garden, macro, Nikon D7000, Portland, redLeave a comment

Friday Fun

On July 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Spotted on the side of a small dump truck in Portland.

A Pair

On July 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, clematis, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, PurpleLeave a comment

Front Side-Clematis

On July 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, clematis, Flowers, macro, nature, Nikon D7000, Portland, Purple, ThoughtsLeave a comment

And, here is the traditional floral view. One of the “rules” I was taught in a workshop is: “Never shoot flowers from above”. One of the next “rules” that was presented was: ” The rules should be bent or broken from time to time, whenever you feel the creative urge”. So, there you have it. As much as some would like to make Art a “Science”, basically it is whatever works for you that should be applied.

The Backside

On July 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

The backside of flowers seems to be universally ignored by photographers. I thought it was time the backside had its day.

Faux Birds

On July 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, garden, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Free Weeds

On July 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Polka Dots and More

On July 16, 2012July 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, blossoms, Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Someone took the time and effort to paint polka dots at an intersection in Portland. Just keeping Portland weird :-).

Hair of the Dog

On July 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Day Lilly

On July 14, 2012July 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, day lilly, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Blossom looking like fire.

A Bit like a UFO

On July 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Grain Terminal

On July 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Rust, SeattleLeave a comment

Along the waterfront in Seattle.

Two Dogwood Blossoms

On July 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Post Modern Glyphs

On July 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Park, SeattleLeave a comment

Floral Binge-#3

On July 11, 2012July 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, roseLeave a comment

I’m not sure why people ( myself included) find flowers fascinating to photograph. Perhaps they demonstrate how amazing nature can be in crafting something so colorful and perfect that is the attraction? In terms of flaws it seems like humans have plenty whereas in nature I am not so sure that is the case.