Friday, 24 February 2012

Looking back to move forward

I have a series of photos taken a few years ago that I have not known what to do with yet think they are quite beautiful.  It was of those serendipitous moments when something magic appears and you try to capture it the best you can with your camera.  Sometimes those moments just slip by with only a visual capture and they are stored in your memory bank.  Other times you are thankful to have a camera close by.























These gorgeous images are of ice - frozen water in a jug left in a too cold fridge.  I was about to leave home and took the photos way too quickly thinking that the moment would be lost.  A friend later asked me why I had not simply put the jug back in the fridge where it would stay frozen, and photograph with care and attention when time allowed.

I think the sheer delight in seeing these images swept all powers of reason away...........

They will make a beautiful set of images in an artist's book.  Still thinking about that, but I am glad to have brought them out of hiding and hope to do something creative with them soon.
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8 comments:

  1. Fiona Dempster25 February 2012 at 19:41

    Such beautiful images Susan, and I love the story where the magic of the moment simply carried you away!

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    1. susan bowers26 February 2012 at 14:15

      :-) Thanks my teacher. Felt a little as though I was doing homework but was so happy to post my own blog!

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  2. Velma Bolyard12 March 2012 at 09:44

    it's all about paying attention NOW. wonderful that you're new to this-looks good!

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  3. Lorinda.C.F22 March 2012 at 13:43

    These are really spectacular. Your enjoyment and capturing of that one magic moment makes them all that more special.

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  4. Lorinda.C.F22 March 2012 at 13:46

    Arg, Blogger's eating comments again. Let's try this again. It was much more witty the first time I promise!

    These are spectacular Susan. Your enjoyment and appreciate for the magic moment makes these all that more special.

    Welcome to blogging!! xx

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    1. susan bowers22 March 2012 at 19:07

      Glad it is not just me having blogger hiccups. I am loving it though. Need to blog more and spend less time on tumblr. I suspect it is addictive. Thanks for checking out my blog :-)

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  5. Jo Murray22 March 2012 at 14:57

    Great images. They would make most interesting drawings.

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    1. susan bowers22 March 2012 at 19:02

      Thanks Jo - I think so too, or etchings. Will blog the images if I do take them any further. Fiona and I have been friends for years - we both actually attended the 'blogging' night together. Fiona went home and started straight away - it has taken me until now!

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