riding the wave

 

If you can believe it, I'm still thinking about yesterday's post. I feel like I'm not quite done with that thought. Maybe it's that I can't believe how taken I am with my iphone. If I were looking for the most simple answer, I would say yes, that must be what it is. But, I can't help but thing there is something really revolutionary about the way we are now communicating; Less words (hello twitter) and more images (a la instragram).

Is it that we are all so busy we can't find the time to sit down and write? I can vouch only for myself when I say, yes, that is the case sometimes. But I have my suspicions that we are finding ourselves getting better and better and using images to express ourselves.

The more we shoot with our photo tool of choice, the better we get at creating the images that we are excited about. The more excited we are means we are more confident about our images, and the more eager we are to share them. It's the ripple effect of camera ease and accessibility. Combine that with equally easy methods of sharing and Viola! You couldn't stop that wave of creativity and sharing if you tried! And who wants to?

As we continue to stay connected through these quick and creative exchanges of "instant imaging" please continue to use our secret sister code (#ssconnect) so we can readily find each other out there in the pool of inspiration. It's much more fun swimming with friends!

Share a a splashy shot today (something you captured with your camera of choice) as we wade together in the deep blue sea of photography.

Comments

[Marcie]

Not sure if this qualifies as 'splashy'...but definitely 'fun':
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/6/8/natures-umbrella.html

[Jennifée]

We're slogging through pools and lakes of rainwater these days. But it sure does improve my mood when I get expressive photos like this out of the rain :-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85057042@N00/5781334577/in/set-72157625289204264

I have #ssconnect as a saved search on twitter now - thank you for setting this in motion!

[Kimberly]

My little man splashing in the cold water, dispite my advise not to of course!

http://kjbehavior.blogspot.com/2011/05/sunset-beach-in-bw.html

[Doris]

Here's one of my shots that came to mind. Not really "splashy", but "Deep Blue"? You betcha! We'll be back here in about a week. I'm soooo ready for vacation.

http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/07/11/july-11-2010/

[Michelle]

These two photos were taken a couple of weeks ago at Polihale Beach during my month-long stay in Kauai
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michconrad/5816235286/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michconrad/5815670679/

[Andrea]

No words. Just water:
http://www.andreahandl.de/?p=419

[Emily M.]

i adore my iPhone!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilyfrances5/4393888423/

[chipper nelly]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chippernelly/5816320290/in/photostream

I still have a v basic camera (and iphone envy) but loved this picture of my #3 son achieving his first backflip on holiday last week! He was fast so I had to be extra quick! (hampered by sangria!)
fee x

[WorthIt!]

I do love how easy it is to capture everyday images with my iphone. Here's one I snapped the other day while at the park with my pup - it truly captures her joy while romping in the spring grass.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/5815836863/in/photostream

[Lisa]

this right here is my favorite splishy splashy shot! I took it last year, but ummm I'm going to be kiddie-pool-side for a long while, so it's still relevant! http://flic.kr/p/7YiN5u

[Puna]

Here's a deep blue sea activity that I wish I knew how to do!

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2011/06/june-7-surfs-up/

But instead in stay on a boat -

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2011/06/june-9/

I love this Shutter Sisters community...

[Jenny Modesitt]

I am in love with your image! Is that Instagram? I love the texture. Were you able to get that with only one app? Amazing. :)

[Morgan]

I agree! The connectivity of evolving communication has changed my photography, what inspires me, and how I share it. I can shoot for days with my DSLR, but I always struggle to find the time and energy to transfer the images to my computer and share them on the internet. With my iphone, (thanks for mobile may inspiration!) I have started to go crazy taking pictures, and actually sharing them via the internet the very same day I take them!

http://thescarlettibis.tumblr.com/

[Cynthia at Coffee On The Patio]

Welcome to the world of iphoneography. I have been a professional photographer for 25 years and I am "shooting" almost entirely with my iPhone now. It brought back so much fun and sponteneity.

http://www.ashimmyinmyspirit.com/2011/06/hydrangeas.html

This is what happens when you try to photograph your dog too many times with your iPhone...so beware, they get cranky!

http://www.ashimmyinmyspirit.com/2011/06/quit-taking-my-picture.html

[Heather]

I have to agree with you, there is something about the connection of it and the peek into not just other peoples lives but into their hearts and souls!

This is a big splash of color, captured via iPhone!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/toliveinspired/5707227751/in/photostream

[mae]

so excited to use instagram on our beach holiday this summer! in the meantime, two favorites from last year:

the family on holiday in taiwan: http://flic.kr/p/9RYHZt
the grandparents at sundown in cape cod: http://flic.kr/p/9raxgg

[Emma]

Love vintage beach shots, there's something about the beach that's vintage anyway due to childhood film photos that most people have.

Here's mine from Byron Bay in Australia:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53759195@N05/5609978638/in/set-72157626212308531

Off to check out everyone else's now :)

[Line]

mine is less splashy....but there's water!

[Line]

oups here it is

http://gagazinecantons.blogspot.com/2011/06/avant-la-pluie.html

[Misty]

Splashy during this wet spring isn't hard to find.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5741272966/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontforgetthehorse/5607683631/in/photostream/

[melissa]

http://melissatalbert.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/photo-editing/

[PHope]

I love the point you made about the ripple effect of camera ease, accessibility & quick sharing. This was along the Chicago River last night, taken with my iPhone.

http://petinahopephotography.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/adventure-night-stroll-in-chicago/

[hillary]

i made this picture first thing in the morning way before reading this post now at noon. and i'm happily surprised. i don't believe in "coincidence" anymore. nope. now i see it as being in sync. synced up. tapped into the flow. not exactly sure how one gets there, but i think it's something about getting myself (mind/ego) out of the way. nice.

http://instagr.am/p/FfHuK/?ref=nf

[Wedding Photographers Sussex]

real splash... Amazing photographs. Good job....

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