The Zen of Creativity

On March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, books, Florida, flowers, inspiration, photography, zenLeave a comment

duck potatoes — Duck Potato – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” Albert Einstein Just finished The Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori, He was a Buddhist monk, photographer, and artist. Very insightful book. Great follow up study to Frederick Franck’s work. Perhaps in a couple of months if I get over the wonder of new discovery I will be able to focus more on the art side of photography. Info on John Daido Loori can bve found at http://www.mro.org/daido/ . More on Frederick Franck https://picturethisbyfrank.com/2015/01/14/more-inspiration/ and https://picturethisbyfrank.com/2015/01/30/the-awakened-eye-by-frederick-franck/ The quote was in the book.

Florida White

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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci

I enjoy the simple beauty of the Florida White butterfly

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/leonardo_da_vinci.html

Green Heron

On March 21, 2015March 21, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn birds, Florida, nature, photography, zen2 Comments

“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.” Albert Einstein

Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotations/nature/

Chillin

On March 19, 2015March 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn Florida, inspiration, nature, photography, zen3 Comments

Alligator — Sittin on a Log – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

“I found photography was a great way of relaxing on the set” – Jeff Bridges

I love taking photos and find it a most relaxing activity. Jeff Bridges has some great portrait work he has taken on sets over the years. Some really nice monochrome work. See it at http://www.jeffbridges.com/photomay08.html. A man with many talents.

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/relaxing.html

Bird Day

On March 18, 2015March 19, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn birds, Florida, history, inspiration, nature, photo101, photography, zen2 Comments

glossy ibis — Glossy Ibis – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Zigler

Love these guys. The glossy is in breeding plumage, I think that the green is somewhere in between.

Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/perseverance.html

Peek a Boo

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otter — Otter – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

gator — Gator in the Grass – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness” – Allen Ginsberg

Both these pics made me think “Peek a boo, I see you” The otter was swimming and enjoying life between the cells at the park. He was diving and actually appeared to be playing peek a boo. The gator on the other hand, was simply looking and choose not to move.

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/hide.html

Lighting – Photo 101

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Before Dawn Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

My favorite time of day for light is about 30 minutes before sunrise. In this part of the world there is usually a reddish glow everywhere with a dash of clouds on the horizon enhancing the colors.

In the first pic there’s a couple of rafts of coots. In the second a lone heron roosting in the tree.

Both these shots are taken looking towards the north east away from the actual sunrise.

Hunter

On March 14, 2015March 13, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn birds, nature, photography, zen6 Comments

tern — Hunter – Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – January 2015

“The woods were made for the hunter of dreams, the stream for the fisher of song” – Sam Walter Foss

He was getting ready for dinner. Unfortunately the face is too dark, but I love the texture of the wings.

Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/hunter/

Natural World – Photo 101

On March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn birds, inspiration, nature, photography, zen12 Comments

Savannah Sparrow – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

bark — Bark – Lake Claire, UCF – March 2015

This assignment was interesting to me. I take lots of photos seeking to expose lines and patterns in nature.

The top picture is a sparrow sitting among the lines of the water reeds. And needless to say I was shooting the sparrow, the pattern of the reeds was a bonus.

Bottom pic is an oak tree with a lonely air plant, hugging the bark.

Bird Wednesday #3

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American-Coot — Going – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

American Coots — Going – Orlando Wetlands Park – March 2015

“Not the cry, but the flight of the wild duck leads the flock to fly and follow” – Chinese Proverb

There were hundreds of American Coots at the wetlands on Sunday. I was amazed as they took to flight. They are not very good flyers, their wings never seem to escape the water.

Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/flight/2.html

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