Weekly Photo Challenge:
Contrast – the difference, or use of differences, between the lightest and the darkest parts of something, e.g. to create a special effect in a painting or photograph.
In my choice of photos for the challenge contrast this week, I decided to showcase these roses that I have been taking photos of at different stages of drying. These roses were part of my Valentine flower bouquet. The drying roses reminded me of the impermanence of life … AND … that there can be beauty at any stage of our lives. Mother Nature can provide great lessons if we are willing to see them.
“Yellow Rose” Photography by Isadora
Life without “Love” is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
“Yellow Rose II” Photography by Isadora
Not where I breathe, but where I “LOVE” – I “LIVE”.
“Yellow Rose III“ Photography by Isadora
Love one another, but make not a bond of “Love”; let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your soul. Kahil Gibran
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast
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Mellow Yellow Monday # 164 is a photo meme about the color yellow.
Izzy hooray you ‘re back! I hope you are rested and have had a good time. I love your photos as always, the middle one best I think for its composition. Also the Kahil Gibran, so wonderful!
These roses were part of a Valentine bouquet. I decided
to capture their beauty at different stages. Come back and
read what I’ve added.
Thanks, Gilly – you are always so supporive. I realli appreciate
it.
Hugs, Izzy
P.S. Do you know why certain words pop up in a different
colored font. I suppose something new has been added … mmmmmm
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OOOhhh … ping backs – I love them !!!
I am going tolearn this …~~~ : – )
My friend Isadora`s new post are always eyes catcher ,excellent shot my friend
Thanks, Jake … glad you stopped by.
Am working on your challenge. It is a good
one.
ppreciate the visit …
Isadora
Number two is my favorite as well. The composition and lighting are quite good. Very well done entry for this week!
Thanks, Jeff …
I’m glad you were able to stop by and
leave a comment.
Isadora
Any time, and well deserved. I’ve actually visited many times,( as I do all the bloggers who have commented or liked mine), especially since you are always kind enough to leave a comment or like on one of mine. Sadly I have been horrible at returning the favor
Rest assured it isn’t because I haven’t liked what I have seen. Pure, inexcusable laziness, simple as that. A caracter flaw that I’m doing my absolute best to rectify. I mean really, you took your valuable time to at least click the like button, pretty darn selfish of me not to do the same. I am sorry for that.
Oh, Please … no apologies are necessary or admonitions. We all have time restraints. I would call it “Time absorbed by Creatvity” … you are an artist of the photographic kind, after all. ~~~~ : – )
What great photos…good contrast…and love the Gibran quote.
I have been taking photo’s of the roses at
different stages of drying. These were part
of my Vaentine flowers. The drying roses reminded
me of the impermanence of life … AND … that there can
be beauty at any stage of our lives. Mother Nature
can provide great lessons if we are willing to see them.
I must ad that to my pix’s.
Hugs and Namaste, dear friend …
Izzy xoxo
Beautiful!!!
Thanks, Cee …
Stunning! Great entry Isadora!
Oh, I’m so glad you liked them. They were part of
my Valentine folwers. I have been taking photos of them
at different stages of drying.
The drying roses reminded me of the impermanence
of life … AND … that there can be beauty at any stage
of our lives. Mother Nature can provide great lessons if
we are willing to see them.
Thank you, Sonel …
Blessings,
Isadora
thanks for your term definition
Contrast – “the difference, or use of differences, between the lightest and the darkest parts of something, e.g. to create a special effect in a painting or photograph…”
Due to the definition, i was trying to capture the rose
in a light and dark image. Glad you liked the explanation, Frizz ….
A rather sad picture of a rose, but an excellent collection of pictures. thanks for share..;)
Your weleome, Cobbie – I captured the rose at
different stages of drying. I thought the contrast
of the light and dark went well with the challenge.
A rose drying can be sad but the rose can, also, last longer.
I have had it for 6 weeks.
Thanks for stopping by ….
Isadora
Beautiful!
Thank You ~~~ : – )
Beee-utiful my friend. Dried roses live on in crafts and such.
HHeeehheeee – Thanks, Margie. I love you rfun spelling.
I love dried flowers. When Iget fresh flowers, I enjoy watching
them as they dry. I have given dried roses in handmade sachets
with rose oil or lavender oil and have had many compliments.
I just dislike throwing the dried flowers away.
Glad you enjoy this post.
Isadora
Energy transformed, but only in the visual. Great, Isadora.
Oh – Thank you – I was concerned it didn’t fit the positive
energy needed to Light Up the Blogosphere. I’m happy it did
even if it was a visual one.
Namaste,
Isadora
Love the detail in the contrast Isadora!
Much appreciation, Patti …. I was fascinated with these
lovely flowers at their different stages.
Namaste,
Isadora
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Thank you ….
This is very good… I love the fading glow of it.
I enjoyed the process of the different stages. Amazing how many
changes can be seen from day to day.
Thanks,
Isadora
Beautiful and love the details captured
Appreciate your visit … thank you ~~~ : – )
you got extremely close. to the point that all the veins are showing. keep up the close work.
I am trying my best to capture things at a muchcloser range. It isn’t as easy as it looks. Thanks for stopping by and leaving you real insightful comment. ~~~ : – )
Izzy, leave it to you to find the beauty in drying roses. They always depress me, but maybe now I’ll see them differently… after all, I, too, am a “fading rose,” my lines deeper each day – and Lex loves me more with every crease. Your photos actually lifted my spirits today, and for that, among so many other blessings you give me, I thank you. Peace, Amer and here’s a laugh:
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I agree with Sharp Little Pencil…how fabulous to find this image and its beauty
So pleased that you enjoyed it. I had a fun time watching it each day as it dried.
The color changes were so shocking to see.
Thanks,
Isadora
Wow….this is awesome…a work of art that time hangs in the balance. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed them. I enjoyed taking them.Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. ~ : – )
omg this photos are stunning.i love the first one.
I had fun taking them. It was wonderul watching them dry and fade away. It was very comforting.
~~ : – )
Nicely done.
And deep thoughts, too.
Cheers!
JzB
Appreciate the visit and your very complimentary words. Thanks ….
It’s women’s week and I would say the subject in the photo is but apt. On the contrary, I would have wanted a vibrant flower. I got the point though why and I love how you put the point across.
I appreciate your stopping by and your very insgihtful comment. I, too, love roses when they are vibrantly colorful and fresh. These roses were very interesting to see at different stages. AND … I like doing things that no one may have thought of doing. A beautiful rose will get rave reviews and everyone will love it …. BUT …. who will love the one who is not so pretty. A lesson about loving all things despite their visual appearance. I like to showcase the less perfect. Thanks again … love you openeness. ~~~ : – )
I couldn’t agree more with what you just said, ISADORA.
You always make me smile when yo leave a comment … and … capitalize my name. I feel happy. Thanks …
Lovely rose photos! I also keep mine and let them dry, and I take pictures when they’re fresh, but I haven’t taken pictures of them through the stages of drying. Great idea, especially for illustrating contrast this week!
It can be astonishing how different a rose could look as it dries.
If you dry flowers it can be done with any of them.
Glad I was inspiring. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.
Isadora
Even as the colors faded, there is still so much beauty and interest with the fading rose flower. Like life and age, beauty is timeless. Every person no matter how old they are are beautiful. Real beauty is in the heart. Have a lovely day my friend. Inspiring post…thanks.
A beautiful rose will get rave reviews and everyone will love it …. BUT …. who will love the one who is not so pretty. A lesson about loving all things despite their visual appearance. I like to showcase the less perfect.
Thanks … Island Traveler. ~~~ : – )
Blessings,
Isadora
Anyone could snap a photo of a vibrant yellow rose. Only you, Izzy, could treat us with a softening, withering yellow rose–beautiful still in its waning hours…
The days and the hours that will pass us all by. To love
and accept our fragile beings as we age makes us stronger.
There is beauty in all things even the ones with flaws.
Thank you, Lorna …. you are a gem.
Hugs,
Izzy xoxo
Roses and puppies – so adorable when they start out… then a gradual shift to something different and unique!
Being unique – plant or animal – makes us who we are. It’s in loving those
changes that happen that we become who we truly are. Peace …
Thanks for the visit.
Isadora
quite nice, Isadora. they do look beautiful–like crafted paper flowers. I love your message in the beginning too.
I appreciate your stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
I thought they had a special-ness. Perhaps, It’s because they
were a part of my Valentine’s bouquet.
Isadora
Love your interpretation. Inspiring post and great photos!
I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and the interpretation. I always like to see the glass half full.
Nicely done.
Romantic too.
As roses can be ….
Yes, indeed! My faves.
Gracias muy agradesida
Thank you so very grateful …
Isadora