Sometimes photography seems so complicated with a myriad of competing factors in play as I search for interesting subjects and seek to capture their beauty. There is a kind of pull to travel to ever more exotic locales and to constantly think of upgrading my gear.
Sometimes my favorite images, however, are my simplest ones, like these shots of a Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) that I spotted last week in the midst of the cattails of Huntley Meadows Park. The subject is commonplace, the setting is ordinary, the composition is uncomplicated, and even the color palette is restricted.
I find a real beauty in this kind of minimalism. At its heart, photography is simple, although it requires a lot of effort.
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Agree! Great post and photos!!
Thanks so much. Some days, like today, I was feeling a little philosophical and my writing is often a reflection of how I am feeling.
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoying your pictures and posts!
There’s a lot to be said for minimalism. Many of my personal favorites are, indeed, among the simplest. And, I find, they don’t often need a lot of effort. Also I’m a great fan of chickadees, too. Good stuff, Mike!
Thanks, Gary. I continue to appreciate your words of support and encouragement.