Whew, only 100 more days to finish my 365! I’m kind of looking forward to it because having to come up with a somewhat interesting photo every day is a bit nerve-racking at times, especially when I am busy with other things. Yet, at the same time, having to do it has pushed me creatively further than I ever would have imagined. My brain was working overtime on some days and I had to look in places that I normally wouldn’t to get a photo. But I ended up with some of my favorite images when nothing waved at me and said “Hey, over here! Take a picture!” and I had to get creative and dig deep. Feel free to browse my 365 set on Flickr to see my images up to this point. When my 365 is over I will relax on the daily posts here at whatipic.com but I will still post regularly. I will still try to shoot every day, if possible, but I can at least spare you the bad days and only post my best results.
Which brings us to today. The work project I am on was essentially shut down this morning due to the weather and I had a little extra time before heading out to an appointment. Since I was in the area, I took a spin through Oglebay Park to maybe find something colorful on this gray day. I don’t like to overdo the flower thing but since it had just ended raining I figured wet flowers are always nice. The flowers did look pretty but I didn’t feel like “getting down low” so I just kept looking around for something else of interest. That’s when I spotted the raindrops on the big elephant ear leaves. Most of the drops were on the top of the leaves so I had to hold the camera over the leaf and shoot down. It took a few hit and miss tries to get a composition I liked. In past posts I mentioned that I like the idea of camera with an articulating LCD for such occasions. Today I really could have used one. I also shot some nearby palm fronds and tried to do abstract compositions. Pentax K20D, DA17-70.
Click on pics for larger view
Green Veins
I love photos like these! The first one is my favorite. It’s really good. I love the way the green veins are moving out over the photos. Great job on this! Have fun with your final 100!
Thank you Katie. The veins look, to me at least, like some green gas floating through space. Even though it didn’t sound like it I am having fun with my 365!
Wow! Beautiful photos!
Enjoy the final 100
Thanks. I’m enjoying it more than I realize!
the dew drop looks like a jewel. nice photos
Thanks. I like how they seem to go on to infinity.
Really beautiful!! Love the first pic!
Thanks!