A long time ago I went to a showing of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs. It was called "The Perfect Moment." In that exhibition I saw what that expression means. In the life of a flower there is a perfect moment when it is wonderfully alive, and has not begun to bruise or wilt. I find myself constantly looking for new blooms hoping to find that moment. I find that perfect moment in many places, not just in nature. Light is magical. If you have a camera with you it is more likely to capture some of the magic than if your camera is at home sitting on the shelf.
I very much agree, Kim - that's why I feel so naked without my camera, in case I see that moment and cannot capture it... The light plays beautifully upon that rose. :-)
Stunning shot and rose-beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteNow there's STUNNING if ever I've seen it.
A long time ago I went to a showing of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs. It was called "The Perfect Moment."
ReplyDeleteIn that exhibition I saw what that expression means. In the life of a flower there is a perfect moment when it is wonderfully alive, and has not begun to bruise or wilt. I find myself constantly looking for new blooms hoping to find that moment.
I find that perfect moment in many places, not just in nature. Light is magical. If you have a camera with you it is more likely to capture some of the magic than if your camera is at home sitting on the shelf.
I very much agree, Kim - that's why I feel so naked without my camera, in case I see that moment and cannot capture it...
ReplyDeleteThe light plays beautifully upon that rose. :-)