Thursday, July 30, 2009

Making Pictures



“You don't take a photograph, you make it.
A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life.” Ansel Adams


Click to enlarge a lovely winter day in the tropics.


Always enjoyed the photographs of Ansel Adams and his study of nature, was nice to find some of his quotes to share this week with Sky Watch Friday along with a photo of a local beach.




Guess where my contribution to the altered postcard swap is off to...........


Don’t you love receiving happy mail. Mail boxes with nothing but those window faced envelopes are just too sad.

Olivia of JoJo Caramel sent us a lovely collection of postcards from France, complete with chocolate scented stamps.
Thank you Olivia they brightened up my day and now have a hundred ideas on new craft projects to for them.

48 comments:

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Lovely image. I'm looking forward to summer again.

Maya@Completely Coastal said...

Love that quote... and the sweeping views of land, sea and sky.

Janice / Dancing with Sunflowers said...

That's a great quote - one that I believe in. And a beautiful photograph!
Janice.

annalarssonphotography said...

I LOVE that quote and I really believe it.

Beautiful shot!

Anna

Diane AZ said...

Beautiful image and inspiring quote by Ansel Adams. Have a great weekend!

miss marple said...

BEAUTIFUL:)

bowledover said...

Your quote will inspire me to take better pictures in future.
Mean while I could retire to this beach right now. Wonderful.

Texas Travelers said...

I Like your Sky Watch
Great photo and quote

I love Ansel Adams.
I stood on the spot where Ansel stood to photograph Half Dome in Yosemite.
To see the post, Click here & scroll down.


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Troy and Martha
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Troy and Martha

Back in the blog groove again...
Trying to catch up with everyone.

erin said...

beautiful capture...and so like adams' quote.
have a great weekend.

Dewdrop said...

I too have an Ansel Adams quote on my blog. What an amazing photographer, and I definitely know how you feel about the photograph you made.

Photo Cache said...

That Ansel Adams sure knows what he's talking about when it comes to photography :)

Another fabulous image from.

Happy weekend.

Barb said...

Lovely sky shot and fitting quote. It looks so peaceful there on the shore.

Deborah Godin said...

Looks like a wonderful place to walk and see what's washed up on the shore!

Jane Hards Photography said...

I agree the photographer makes the image come alive. Just a beautiful shimmer.

Carol said...

Beautiful image. I too have always enjoyed the work of Ansel Adams....great quote.

VioletSky said...

How nice of the clouds to stay out over the water.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Beautiful photography and your postcard art is amazing! Thanks for visiting me today -- it's so nice to meet you!

B SQUARED said...

He was a true genius in every sense of the word. We have someone similar in Florida by the name of Clyde Butcher. Check him out. You will be amazed.

Arija said...

I love photographing against the light too to get the sparkle in the eye of the water.

Regina said...

Beautiful view. Great shot.
Have a wonderful weekend.

Rajesh said...

Fantastic capture. Beauty

Bill said...

Thank you for stopping by and leaving the thoughtful comment. Enjoyed your post as well ... great image and wonderful quote!

Carolyn said...

Such a beautiful capture and I love the Ansel Adams quote. Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings and smiles

Lost Aussie said...

Such a beautiful photograph!

Bim said...

Both this shot and below are gorgeous. And I like the quote :)

Melusine said...

Awesome image and great captured!

lv2scpbk said...

Nice skywatch.

I also started a new meme called Craft it Wednesday if you do anytype of crafts.

Brad Myers said...

I also like Ansel Adams, but somehow what I take is not always what I feel. I guess knowing what you want and making the camera do it is two different things, LOL.

Great sky watch, thanks for stopping by.

Tammie Lee said...

Lovely day indeed!

Spirithelpers

christina said...

What a lovely photo. I never tired of the sky fascinating me.
: )

nonizamboni said...

Love Ansel Adams and that beautiful silver water just falling right over into the horizon. Nicely done--thanks for sharing!

Linda Beeson said...

WOWIE! The entire scene is just so pretty.

Evelyn Yvonne Theriault said...

That is a wonderful quote and I've always loved the work of Ansel Adams/
Evelyn in Montreal

KB said...

Beautiful pic.

Unseen India Tours said...

Beautiful !! This is so great and lovely ..Thanks for sharing..Unseen Rajasthan

EG CameraGirl said...

Gorgeous shot! It's hard for me to realize that this is what winter looks like where you are. LOL

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas said...

Lovely photo and quote!

Julie said...

THANK YOU! For the info on Yankee Candles. I will look into that, although I did pick up a good supply I always need more :)

Maureen said...

Wow; puts Canadian winters to shame ;)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful place ! The beach, the sea and the sky !

Tara said...

Gorgeous photo....sigh...I would rather be there then anywhere!

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Thansk for the visit & the comment Mandy...nice to meet you!

Your photos are amazing...AMAZING! Love the vintage sewing box you put together...very sweet!

Kilauea Poetry said...

Wonderful photos and I really enjoyed that quote by Ansel Adams- Aloha

Brian Bastinelli said...

Very nice and peaceful image...I can smell the water and hear the waves!!

Darlene said...

The French postcards look lovely!!! BTW,Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photo ! I'm so glad you liked what I sent you :)

christina said...

Seriously, these are gorgeous!!
xo

christina said...

I was looking at my beautiful post card today, and I had to come and thank you, all over again. I keep it on my nightstand. So lovely.
xo