Rain flower

[Tom Dinning]

These are called rain flowers for a very good reason. Their appearance heralds the end of The Dry and the beginning of The Wet.
This means the opportunities for photography are limited. 3 metres of rain in as many months isn't conducive to shooting unless you have underwater housing and the need for a good wash.
So, the next best thing is to pick a few and bring them indoors for some play.

 

[Peter McCullough]

Beautiful . . . . .

 

[Pete Askew]

Simply gorgeous Tom. Nothing more to add.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Superb. I really love this, Tom. The bend in the glass and the water is very beautiful.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Excellent Tom

 

[Brian Moore]

Oh yes,...this is a beautiful still life.

 

[Tom Dinning]

Thanks, guys. I'm blushing.
I don't think about 'beauty' when I compose these shots in 'The Shed'. It's usually as a result of a depressive state after a bad night sleep or something I forgot to throw out yesterday.
I like testing the abnormal.
Here's one I took just as much time constructing with such a purpose in mind.
Feel free to tell me what you think. Keep in mind, everything is exactly as I want it.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Let's see...an allegory of the power of art to cheat death. The print has captured flowers in their prime, with beautiful arching rhythms, while the real flowers wilt with the melancholy of the dying. Ha! Been there. Done that.

Seriously though, it does remind me of one of mine on the same theme...




Having said all that, you might have had something completely different in mind! Whatever, it's a fine image, Tom.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks, guys. I'm blushing.
I don't think about 'beauty' when I compose these shots in 'The Shed'. It's usually as a result of a depressive state after a bad night sleep or something I forgot to throw out yesterday.
I like testing the abnormal.
Here's one I took just as much time constructing with such a purpose in mind.
Feel free to tell me what you think. Keep in mind, everything is exactly as I want it.

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I do like the ordinariness of this Tom , the simplicity about it does bring up idea of how a strong image can be without bringing in anything too stimulating. Easily picked up is the twist and that being also the flat backdrop against the three dimensions which photography attempts to convey. But again the simplicity and unpretentiousness works for me, is strong and enough.

 

[Tom Dinning]

Let's see...an allegory of the power of art to cheat death. The print has captured flowers in their prime, with beautiful arching rhythms, while the real flowers wilt with the melancholy of the dying. Ha! Been there. Done that.

Seriously though, it does remind me of one of mine on the same theme...

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Having said all that, you might have had something completely different in mind! Whatever, it's a fine image, Tom.

Hi Rob.
The significance of an image is often raised by the personal connection we have with it. Something we recognize in oneself, either a memory, subject matter, place or in your case, Rob, a photo you took.
It's a good thing I go along who this idea otherwise I'd be insulted by your suggestion that your shot is similar to mine.
Not that your shot isn't as it should be. It's the idea that is so different.
And that's what makes the difference. The idea.
When I first posted this shot in another place I was told it was rubbish. Bad choice of background, poor positioning of the flowers and vase, lousy color, lighting up shit creek and some of the cloth edge showing. Someone even criticized my on my ironing skills - or lack thereof.
I'm so glad I've come across some thinking people such as yourself. I was getting a bit concerned the world intellect had shallower out.
Bless you, Rob.
Ps. I'm getting quite a bit from your photo as well. I'll tell you when I'm finished. It's all good.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Tom. I did not say yours was "similar to mine", but ""it does remind me of one of my own" - big difference. And please don't ever be insulted by anything I say.
I can't believe the criticism you got for this image before. They have eyes, yet cannot see.

 

[Tom Dinning]

Cheers, Tom. I did not say yours was "similar to mine", but ""it does remind me of one of my own" - big difference. And please don't ever be insulted by anything I say.
I can't believe the criticism you got for this image before. They have eyes, yet cannot see.

People look for different things, Rob. We all do it. I don't see dirt. Christine does. Even when she points it out to me I don't see it. Fortunately I see her beauty where others might not.
That's what I meant, Rob. Reminding you is what makes the connection. I get that.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Like to add Tom I left the house to drop something of after my post here. I thought about this image while driving there and back . That for me is good enough to say a fine image it is. What i'd call the essence capture here is what I love and always have in still life photography, there is an honesty that I find attractive. Any way i've got a lot from this post so thank you Tom.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I especially like the first one, its black and white work and as the flower kind of bends towards the one on the ground. Now in rainy season as yours maybe a Pentax could solve your problems

 

[Tom Dinning]

I especially like the first one, its black and white work and as the flower kind of bends towards the one on the ground. Now in rainy season as yours maybe a Pentax could solve your problems

Better still, Ivan, is to go with someone who can hold the brollie.