Since I was a very young girl, my primary creative outlet has been with words. I had friends who could draw fabulous horses and cats; some who were talented in stitchery; still others who were the mini Paula Deens of the Easy-Bake Oven world. But I relied on my journals and poetry to express myself and into which I could pour my imagination and my artist’s soul.
That’s why it surprised me when, after my parents gave me my first-ever digital camera for my birthday last October, I found myself using it as a creative tool. I know how to reach out to people through my words; it had never occurred to me that I could speak to others through images.
I’m very much the beginner. I’ve not studied photography, nor am I familiar with the specifics of color, composition, et al. I may pursue those finer points as time and opportunity allow. But when I shared my spider-web photo on Facebook this morning, and a friend encouraged me to post it on my website, I realized that, perfect photos or not, I could use this blog to speak to readers not only through verbal observations, but through visual observations as well.
Therefore, I present here my very first photo gallery. I wouldn’t exactly call it Fine Art — but I can promise you it was Fun Art.
Spun Silk
Desert Shades
Psychedelic Bloom
Stark Beauty
Crossed by Light
Mirror Image
Yay! Ann, these images are lovely. Thanks!
Comment by Maerian — July 27, 2010 @ 8:00 am
Ann – I’ve always been intimidated by cameras – they never seem to see what I see. The digital ones come a little closer because I can check them immediately against my reality. So I’m getting a little better. But you’re miles ahead of me! I love your photos; I think you have great instincts! Your evoke Georgia O’Keefe.
Keep at it! Maybe you can help us all glimpse a little more of your sacred wilderness.
xo
Comment by Alana — July 27, 2010 @ 12:00 pm