Through the years I have noticed that my landscape photographs including the color pink get the most attention. I decided to do a little digging into what is written about the color and what I found is interesting, and explains the color’s popularity.
The color pink is thought to provide warm and comforting feelings. Pink can be a sign of hope, radiating gentleness, and joyfulness. Another source noted pink’s calming effect invoking feelings of relaxation and contentment. In my research I found that there have been studies conducted that confirm exposure to pink indeed, has calming effects on our nervous system.
With that, I hope you like the following! How does pink make you feel?
I’ve been interested in all things art related since I was a kid, and photography was among those early interests. I was often the one bringing a camera along on adventures. In college I had a chance to work in the B&W darkroom and loved it. Majoring in illustration and graphic design, I ended up enjoying a career in commercial art for many years instead. Then in 1998, twenty years after college, I enrolled in a B&W course giving me another opportunity to work in the darkroom. I fell in love with it all over again and took a second class, studying under the same accomplished fine art photographer. After the last class I still wanted more so I became a member of the college darkroom, and strategically learned when I could have it all to myself! I had been considering painting again and even bought new paints and brushes, but now, photography was where my interest was. I decided that photography would be my fine art medium of choice and I started showing my work in juried shows and exhibits. Switching to digital photography in 2003 allowed me to delve even deeper. With digital I can convert color images to B&W when I feel it works best, and make adjustments in the comfort of my home without chemicals and the problems they present. And as mentioned in previous posts, and years, winter is my favorite season for B&W landscapes. Here’s a few to add to my growing collection!
My previous post, ‘Winter Scenes In B&W’ included eight images, also shot this season. And, if you’re are in the mood to browse, my photo website and online store have a lot to scroll through!
Once again I’m winding down a season with a handful of recent captures that either didn’t fit at the time, or were too late to include in previous posts. My usual intent is to select images that together have a feeling of cohesiveness, in one way or another. For me, viewing a set of images with a common thread often adds to the impact. When I can see a group, I can compare similarities and differences, and explore the subject in more detail. In addition, using new images and creating sets is what distinguishes this photo blog from my website and online store. Chosen for a common theme, here are a few more of this year’s wintry scenes that survived the cutting room floor … to archive and share!
With mountain views from our property I can get outside quickly when I see a nice sky and light developing. The views are somewhat obstructed with tree tops but there are some available choices between and above them. A view of Storm King and Castle Rock is one choice. It sits at the northern end of the Cimarron Range, a range within the San Juans. Storm King is often adorned with the most interesting clouds, and it catches some of the most beautiful light. Almost all the photos below were shot over the last several months right from home. There is just one photo from some miles away (as noted). It happens to be a similar angle to the others, just from a greater distance. Storm King and the Cimarron’s face west from this view, so looking east they are in a perfect position to catch the last light of day. While this post may not have the usual variety, it demonstrates how conditions can make a huge difference.
Mountains and trees are two of the most constant themes in my portfolio. It’s an undying love. The mountains offer up many moods, making them an intriguing subject. They are in a constant state of change, depending on the weather, lighting, time of day and season. Trees speak to me in a similar way! Also changing with the seasons, and years … they offer beauty wherever they are rooted. Every tree has a character all its own, making them wonderful artistic subjects. I hope you enjoy this curated selection, showcasing two of my favorite things!
Here are some images from previous seasons that have been burning a hole in the folder! If you’ve been following this blog you already know that I have a thing for weathered and old style, rural buildings. They have fascinated me since I was young, and I’m sure that they will always call to me. Sadly, it is getting scarce to find new subjects within a day’s outing. I have photographed a couple of these before but in a different way or, in different lighting and conditions. If you viewed my 2023 Favorites gallery and some look familiar, a couple did make the cut in that collection as well. The following are from the fall and earlier. For this post I purposely left out some detail shots, wanting to keep the landscape a requisite for this collection.
Winter is my favorite time to explore black and white imagery. Not all captures are successful as monochromes and sometimes it takes some processing to decide. The following images are ones that worked for me. A couple of these were shot at the end of last winter but they have never been posted here before. I’ve saved them to be included in a future post dedicated to black and white, winter photography … and now here it is!
My most recent silhouettes are ready to post, so here it goes! While trees have been a popular silhouette subject in the past, these just happen to be all about the shape of the land. They range from gentle undulations to more rugged forms. I love reducing a scene to these simple shapes and vibrant colors as you may have seen displayed here in the past. I hope you like this latest, silhouette installment. Thanks for visiting!
All of my photographs are available as prints in a variety of sizes and forms. Please inquire in the comments section if you do not see a direct store link to an image of interest. I can upload any image to my store very quickly!
I’ve completed my yearly favorites gallery … a 21 year tradition! You are invited to the year’s farewell tour by wandering through this curated collection of Colorado landscapes. See my ’2023 Favorites’ here and let me know if you have a favorite!
Many of these, along with favorites from previous years are available on my ‘STORE’ site … offering notecards to large prints, and other select products!
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