Sometimes just goofing around can lead you in some interesting directions. . I was in my backyard trying to photograph these asters with a Lensbaby 3G and a +10 and +4 macro diopter stacked on it. . While I was working around the edges of the flower, I noticed one particular angle had this big moon in the background!. . The Lensbaby was already diffusing the flower quite a bit creating a ethereal glow. How perfect to have this celestial body become part of the composition. . Flower by moonlight. . I became a little concerned because the gravitational pull from this moon being so close was probably going to cause me some issues with subject movement. . I was a little less concerned about how it may be sucking away some of my neighbor’s houses.
Hmm, when I looked away from my viewfinder I couldn’t see this moon anymore Was my camera giving me a look into another dimension?. Perhaps metaphorically – you know the quote – how looking through a lens permits you to see. The simpler, boring, more literal explanation.. the floodlight on my shed had turned on for the evening and created a nice big ball of light when looked at through the Lensbaby. . . . I liked the moon story better.
Beautiful image Mark, isn’t it funny how deceiving photography can be sometimes, I have shot of a bunch of daisies that look like they were shot out in the field but were really shot beside a broken down garage in the middle of the city I live in.
Photography is so much fun !!
great shot I agree the moon storie sounded better anyway still a beautifull shot well sone!
Very nice entry Mark. The little and sometimes grand unexpected surprises is an absolute blessing in photography. It’s something that is always on ones mind when peering through the view finder. I think we are a lucky bunch to have a passion that lets us expose ourselves to the opportunity to experience life’s surprises. Thanks for the reminder.
Ah, the floodlight! Although the moon story’s very cool, whatever works, y’know? The yellow-green “moon” compliments the purple flower quite well.
Thanks Michael, I thought you in particular might like this one and could relate to the situation quite well. 🙂
Absolutely stunning piece Mark!
Really love those unexpected moments, those elements that sometimes will sneak into the frame and catch you off guard.
Those are fun times!
I still use my LB quite a bit, and it has found a permanent place in my bag or vest.
Hey wren, I haven’t got the fox in my header in my own visits! Thanks! 🙂
Anita, thanks for the smile. Perhaps I am deeper than I think? ha!
Ron – want to buy mine? Friendly discount…. cuz I think I want the newer one. 🙂 I thought the same thing – but it can lead to some interesting images.
That is cool Mark!
I haven’t purchased a lensbaby. I was afraid that after one day of playing that it would just end up in the bottom of my camera bag, and then eventually relegated to the closet with the rest of my seldom used gear. It seems like you have a lot of fun with yours, maybe I should reconsider.
Ron
A delightful story with so many delicious layers and that’s not even getting into how beautiful the image is. Like so many of your posts, this one can be taken on at least two or three levels of meaning. I notice that I shouldn’t visit unless I have time to do some thinking ”have to be careful of that gravitational pull, after all.
Nice photo and great story. I like the fox in the header also.