Just a reminder that the Sierra Madre Art Fair is this Saturday and Sunday (link). Here is one of my new images that I will have available this weekend. It was shot a the Huntington Library and Gardens at their lily pond near the cactus garden.
The Huntington is a truly magical place, especially at twilight. Members have certain evenings during the summer that they are allowed in between 5:00 and 8:00. We go when we can as there are usually great photo opportunities.
I especially love how the water goes black in this image. It's like the lily pads are floating in space. There was just enough light left to add texture and interest to several of the pads and flowers. I hope you like it as much as I do.
If you are in the area come see us in booth 50.
For those who expressed a desire to see green lilypads on water, this one's for you. As I mentioned earlier, there is a tranquil quality about lilypads that attracts me in both black and white and in color. While these aren't the most attractive and green of leaves, they make a startling contrast with the black water and orange Koi. And yet the contrast does not disturb the peacefulness of the image, but takes it in its own unique direction. There is a reason why these fish in particular and ponds and aquariums in general are so popular. An oasis of calm in our stressful lives is both welcome and necessary for our sanity. Or at least some semblance of what sanity we can salvage these days. It brings new meaning to the phrase, "so long and thanks for all the fish."
Like the previous two posts, this was shot at the Huntington Gardens, but at the dolphin fountain in the statue lawn.
The Huntington Library and Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit. It is also one of the most photogenic. The Japanese Garden is an old favorite, with the classical wood bridge arching over the lily and koi pond. While color images are nice, I like the timeless quality of black and white. It makes the scene very serene.
