Photography 101 – Day 17: Glass

Today we experiment with glass. That is almost ironic because camera lenses are made from a series of specially curved glass positioned in such a manner that amplifies and clarifies light as it passes through the lenses.

What happens to an image if view through additional glass or even plastic?

Shooting the image through a clear plastic water bottle certainly adds a bit of mystery to the image. And since the bottle was full of water, light streaks are visible as my iPhone captured this distorted image.  I always have a water bottle with me when I am out and about.

Just in case you are curious, this is the image I captured through a water bottle.

The distorted image reminded me of a Bible passage –

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.  1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV

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Photography 101 Day 9 – Mystery

Just could not resist snapping this cool Orchid.

Since I doubt you will ever solve the mystery of where I found this, I’ll just tell you – the floral department of our local grocery store.

It’s name? Indigo Mystique. Found a solution to today’s Photo101 theme in a grocery store. Mystery solved.

 

Day Five – 5 Day B&W Photo Challenge

As the 5 Day B&W Photo Challenge comes to an end, I invite anyone who wants to participate.

The rules are simple:

1. For 5 days, post a Black&White Photo
2. Invite another blogger to join in on each day
3. tag your post with #5-day B&W Photo Challenge,

Here is the final contribution to this challenge.

SUNSET ACROSS THE BAY, Sea Breeze RV Park, Portland, TX
iPhone4S

I certainly hope you enjoyed viewing these B&W photos as much as I did in creating them.

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Photography 101 Day 4: Bliss & Captioning

Today’s Photography 101 theme is Bliss and Captioning.
Bliss: complete happiness, great joy, paradise, or heaven.
Captioning: A title, short description or explanation accompanying an illustration or photo.

The first chapter of Genesis in the Holy Bible is a description of God creating the world in 6 days and resting on the 7th. At the end of each day’s creation, the passages conclude with the phrase  “it was good”.

At the end of our day, I walk our dogs and enjoy the view of a good sunset; God’s way of reminding me “it was good.” The caption says it all.

Bliss – And It Was Good
Amarillo Ranch RV, Amarillo, TX – 2014
iPhone5S

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Day Three – 5 Day B&W Photo Challenge

Today’s photo was taken at Tremont Outdoor Resort on the eastern edge of Townsend, TN. Growing up in Texas, I fell in love with the majestic Live Oak trees. As I traveled to the eastern US, I encountered the vast Piney woods that stood tall and straight. From that point on, I have been drawn to tall trees.

As we were clearing the leaves from the camp sites, this tall Sweet Gum caught my eye.

November 2013, Townsend, TN
iPhone 4S

The tree reminded me of a bottle rocket soaring up into the sky and exploding when it reached its zenith.

Today I am asking my blogger friend Nancy at Two Trails One Road to join in on the challenge. Nancy has some amazing photographs on her blog. I hope she does.

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