Monday, September 08, 2008



Sunlight...

We often ignore that which is present, in order to see that which is not. Sunlight upon the leaf is the appearence of accumulated photons of energy, traveling the vast distance from our Sun. But it is the object that is struck, and the reflection of that energy that accumulates in our retinal nerve, ultimately reaching the visual cortex of our brain, that compiles itself into the cogent image we see. In short, we see what is present because what we cannot see illuminates the path...

So as we travel in our little orbits, observe that which you see, but be aware that each observation is preferentially lit, and that what you see is only a reflection, and that the source of the illumination must be considered. This is true of all things, and is especially applicable to puppies, kittens, butterflies and most people.

In summary, we each and every one of us receive the same source of light, but each of us reflects it in a unique way. Open your eyes to the vast spectrum of reflected light, and you will see better, and judge more wisely.

Mustang

3 Comments:

At 11:59 PM, September 13, 2008, Blogger airplanejayne said...

::sigh::
This was worth the wait.

thanks sweetie.

 
At 4:42 AM, October 01, 2008, Blogger Cosima said...

Maybe that is why I like photography. On the surface it is a simple picture of reality, but an object can be photographed in so many ways, and often the picture says more about the photographer than the object.

And yes... woot!... more please!

 
At 12:29 AM, November 26, 2008, Blogger Semi-Gloss Lacquer said...

...just remember:
-the presence of all colors?
Is white.
-the absence of all colors?
Black.

-but if you want depth?
Never (ever) use black from the tube... (It's awful, flat, and worthless,)

-mix burnt umber, and prussian blue,
and work them back and forth in degrees, (a little scarlet here and there brings it up nicely as well.)

-happy thanksgiving ta you and da missus (and son.)

 

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