Hello and welcome to April! For the Northern hemisphere photographers experiencing Spring, the trees are in bloom and the flowers are painting a canvas of colors upon the Earth. In the Southern hemisphere Fall brings the changing of the winds and reflections on the experiences we’ve encountered along our journey.
This week, I reflect on the beauty of the friends we have around us in nature, the plants that exist side-by-side with us, the wonder of life.
Wherever you sit on this spinning rock, you always have a friend nearby in nature.
Gallery Gems
Dreaming of infrared, Peter shares the wonderful pallet of blues and reds that color the exposures of the higher frequency photos. Experiencing the world in more colors is a soothing endeavor.
Reflecting on the previous year’s photos, neilmb brings along the matured eye of time to present the best of the best. Sometimes it takes some time to find the right approach.
On the frontier of new film technology, the_abecedarian finds the recipe to compliment the beauty of the flora with the emulsion of the medium. Experimentation and venturing into the unknown is rewarding.
Being present in the moment to hear the voices of the quieter ones, Mymmy takes us to spaces distant from everyday reach. Effort and dedication bring wonderful stories told in compositions, pushing further in the creative process.
Directing the story of these friends as they make their way through interesting realms, alatartheblue finds the way to create imagination again. Imagination is critical to the arts.
Anticipating the arrival of the Cherry Blossoms, foodguy5000 reminisces in photos from years past. Daydreaming the future memories from explorations of the past.
Allowing the image to speak for itself, lil uzi introvert shares the impact of capturing a feeling in a photo.
Aligning with nature for a moment, Dave M finds a way to get through a rough day. Trusting the subconscious to assist in capturing the right shot.
Community Collabs
Poke-a-Pin: Gotta Take ‘Em All!
Pinhole camera challenge, managed by Ezo.
In celebration of the upcoming World Pinhole Photography Day (28 April) join community member Ezo in creating your very own pinhole camera and sharing with the community. For more information check out the collaboration channel below!
2-Bit Clubhouse
A GameBoy® Camera collaboration, managed by eeenmachine.
Join in with eeenmachine in sharing your GameBoy gear and 2-bit photos with the community. Current ideas around currating photos and printing in a future zine (booklet). More details can be found at the link below.
Until we meet again, take time to care for yourself and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us each day. —Owl Eye