The beauty of flowers

The last ten days or so, I have been exploring further the potential of the iPhone 4S camera as an artistic tool, including the many different applications at iTunes to manipulate and enhance those images.

Though there are obvious limitations, there are also many other advantages allowing for spontaneities without having to carry around a bulky load hanging from ones shoulder. So on a recent walk I came across a magnolia tree just begging to be examined more closely for that interesting flower.

Magnolia

With my previous plans of a trip to the southwest derailed, I have not yet focused on local locations other than to be observant and apply some of the Instagram philosophy to my way of observation of potential subject matter and iPhone photography.

Flowers with thorns — Instagram

This renewed vigor in photography has not only been a bust creatively but also kept the dark clouds from invading the mind, clouding ones objectivity and daily routine from collapsing.

Thank you for your visit

E.A.

My day-dream plans derailed

It only feel like yesterday since my last post and in that measure of time, fuel prices have spiraled upward, derailing my day-dream plans for a road trip in a couple of months.

Despite it being only postponed for a year, this will permit me to set aside funds whenever they become available, in the meantime I will be able to better prepare myself sinceI will have a year to do the research and develop a complete itinerary.

Untitled — created with an iPhone 4S

While briefly being disappointed, in the end it may have all worked out for the better. Especially since my son gave me an iPhone 4S last Christmas, the gift has rekindled a new passion for photography, exploring the  iPhone’s camera capabilities and limitations.

Using a smartphone to create iPhoneography art, this has me looking at the concept of photography differently and to develop my own interpretation of Iphoneography. Once I have established good foundation and a small body of work, I will then venture into Instagram, that which actually launched iPhoneography.

A thin red line — created with an iPhone 4S

The two images in the post were just taken yesterday using the iPhone, while being at an IKEA store, when I saw a section of the concrete floor where the carpet had been removed and leaving traces of adhesive, bolts and contractors blue and red markings. It simply underscores y excitement  at the iPhone’s camera immediacy. Though the camera lacks some functions and software capabilities, it is a wonderful alternative to carrying around a camera that is not only bulky, but also weighs several pounds.

Thank you for your visit

E.A.