Fun Friday photos today, a bit of play and diversion. Something different, something without colour! I took away the colour, in order to see the flower more clearly.
The solid, velvet black background created a wonderful contrast to the white tipped petals uplifted towards the band of light streaming from my studio window.

I’ve always found flowers to be quite soothing, both in colour and without.
Each flower has an individual character and beauty that perhaps at first glance, I might have overlooked.
But when I sit for a moment, and take a breath….
I can begin to really Observe the Flower in its every little aspect. And then, two things happen:
- I feel ‘Lighter’, peace filled and connected
- and I feel like I have seen the flower for the first time
Knowing a subject well, being good friends, having a dialogue with it, is the essential ingredient.
It is this, that makes or breaks artwork – be it a photograph, sculpture, watercolor, oil painting, …. a song.
I need a connection, to the subject in order to make the artwork exciting and engaging for the audience.
“Knowing a subject well …” – I so agree with your statement. I love the light in this and contrast, Debi.
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good morning! Thank you!! its quite a twist from my usual colour images. I’ve meant to do more monochromatics and this year I will. enjoy your day! Debi
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It’s nighttime here – funny, I feel the need to do some black and white watercolors too! You’ve inspired me. Good day/night!
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You’re right. Having a velvety background really makes that flower pop.
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hi Timothy, thank you very much! new year, new risks, new techniques – some will work… lol cheers, Debi
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So true but lets hope the winners far out weight the ones that don’t.
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Thank you Tim 🙂
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You’re welcome
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🙂
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here’s the connection between art and contemplation – or as a lot of people call it now, mindfulness…
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yes!
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How beautiful expressions… I agree with you dear Debi, every connection is a kind of voyage too. Thank you, have a nice day, love, nia
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how wonderful, I’m so glad you enjoyed this post Nia! thanks Nia, cheers, Debi
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that’s right, Debi, every flower has a sort of character. Just think of roses etc. Wonderful idea and photo, cheers Mitza
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thank you Mitza, you are a gem! always there with a lovely comment on my posts… thank you. you were my top commenter, btw!
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Thanks a lot, Debi for your kind words which I can only return. I appreciate your wonderful work and wish I had more time to read all things you write, but I have so many followers and have to look at so many posts that I lack time for being creative myself. We have snow with icy rain on it, which made me ride my bike like on eggshells, very slowly like slow-motion, but it wasn’t that cold anymore. Have a nice week-end, cheers Mitza
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you too!!
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This is an inspirational post. A lightbulb moment for me, thank you once again, Debi! Boy you are just a huge ball of sunshine in our community (and I’ve no doubt, in yours as well)! TY TY TY! I need to email this to myself so I don’t forget it. 💛
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dear Laura of the Light, you are most welcome, and I’m very happy that it was useful to you! ps…if you forget, you know where I am…. LOL cheers, debi
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:))))
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Strong photograph! Black and white capture brings out the beautiful texture of the flower, nice composition too.
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hi Jennifer, thank you! 2016 will see some new creative things … a mini – shake up. LOL cheers, Debi
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Sounds good! 👍🏻
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Debi, what a warm and inviting image, it just pops off the screen. Thank you for sharing your artistic photography.
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hi Sharon, you’re welcome; I’m glad that you enjoyed my ‘digression’ from the routine. and your comments, are so very appreciated!!
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Love this shot – the delicate balance of light makes the contrast all the more amazing to see.
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thank you Mary 🙂
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Simple and beautiful. That’s his best quality. Cheers Debi!!!!!
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hi Jacint, thanks. I was trying something a bit different that day 🙂 glad you liked it!
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Hi Debi,
Excellent photo and great perspective on your comment about flowers and art in general! Thanks so much and enjoy the beautiful summer where you are. Take care! 🙂
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thanks so much Fabio! we get to take a mini break from the 100+ temps to go over to the milder Sydney for a few days!! it will be Grand! 🙂
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Have a wonderful trip to Sydney! I love that city! Take care! 🙂
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many thanks!
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