Quote of the day: “Only if there is beauty in us can we recognize beauty elsewhere: beauty knows beauty. In this way beauty can be a mirror that manifests our own beauty. This has little to do with narcissism or self-absorption. To achieve a glimpse of inner beauty strengthens our sense of dignity and grace. The glimpse ennobles us; it helps awaken and refine our reverence for the intimate eternal that dwells in us.” — John O’Donohue
Beauty knows beauty
I feel as if I’ve made a leap of understanding in my photography, seeing and experiencing simplicity in my photos. It’s still hard work to distill the image I frame down to its essence, but I’m getting better at it.
Today I am playing with adding texture to simple photos and again, learning that often, less is more.
Water garden with kk_forreal texture
November (taken with my iPhone)
Linking today with Kim Klassen’s “Texture Tuesday”
8 Comments
Nina · November 6, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I like your lovely photos and quotes about beauty! – The reflection of the trees in “November” is very special … continuing against the clouds – beautiful!
Marilyn · November 7, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Thank you. I am constantly amazed at the beauty all around me, even when the trees are bare.
Sharon Odegaard · November 7, 2012 at 3:33 am
The November trees photo is stunning. I would not have guessed it’s from your phone. Beautiful!
Marilyn · November 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like the photo. Yes, the iPhone does make amazing photos. It’s an amazing camera!
Currie Silver · November 7, 2012 at 8:24 pm
stunning and thought-provoking. I love these, their simplicity and their essence speak to me like a whisper on the wind.
Marilyn · November 10, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Thank you so much! Your words have a simplicity and poetry that speaks truly.
Sherry Galey · November 10, 2012 at 4:17 pm
These three works of art are just exquisite. It is obvious that there is a great deal of beauty in you to observe these images. I’m a huge fan of John O’Donohue and love all that he has to say about beauty. He knew it well. I feel I’ve made a leap too recently, but in a different way.
Marilyn · November 10, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Oh, another fan of John O’Donohue – I love his writings! Thank you so much for your comment. Enjoy your leap that you made recently.