Life Source

A group of iPhoneographers and I have been asked to participate in a iPhoneography exhibition to be hosted at Odapark in Venlo, Holland, March 4 through May 1. The theme of the show is centered around nature, which posed a bit of a challenge for me as a documentary photographer. While I'm thoroughly inspired by the intricate beauty, layers of complexity, and infinite alure of our natural environment, I am not as moved to recreate it with my camera unless there's evidence of humanity present.

As I scanned through my iPhoneography archive seeking signs of nature, I was actually pleasantly surprised to discover a recurring point of focus and fascination with... water. What's interesting is that I haven't been shooting water specifically; I've been drawn to it more subconsciously. When you open yourself up to capture visuals that move you on a near daily basis, recurring visuals or themes will likely emerge as you look back through your image archive.

What elements of nature move you most?

Comments

[Marcie]

For me - it's always birds. Any birds - but mostly those who live in the 'water':
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/2/12/yes.html

[Caryn]

Plant life illuminated by natural light never fails to catch my eye: http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/43366/

[The Sunset Goddess]

Sunsets, definitely! http://sunsetgoddessmanila.blogspot.com/2011/06/snapshot-saturday-chasing-sunsets.html

[hurworld]

Wildlife!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hurworld/sets/72157624519847988/

The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition alwas give me the chill when I attend the exhibition. Very very highly recommended.

[emma]

Plant life definitely - particularly in Spring.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53759195@N05/6839963843/in/set-72157626212308531/

[Tammy Snyder]

I am definitely drawn to wildlife and birds/water fowl.

[deb lougee]

I'm over the moon for photo's of the moon.

http://365project.org/capedreamn/365/2012-02-05

[Rambling Heather]

I'm most drawn to rocks upon the ground and clouds up in the sky. Those two are often that which causes my heart pause.

http://www.rainingsilence.com/2012/02/trying-to-believe.html

[rakusribut]

water, definitely
i simply love the way it reflects
i am fascinated by rain- or dewdrops clinging to a twig or leaf
the way the drops reflect the world around them upside down is simply amazing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakusribut/sets/72157628080938949/detail/

[Patty]

Oh, it's the light, the light, always the light!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomadicnotebook/6870461217/

[Anna]

Hi Stephanie,
Congrats on being included in the nature exhibit! How exciting!!! The strong graphic design of these pieces is striking.
I generally shoot nature exclusively. But really, color and light revealing form are my true subjects. Most of my recent blog posts have been about winter, but today it is roses ~

http://vandemarkdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/02/note.html

[Alexandra]

Water and all it's reflections! and wildlife...
Congrats on being included in the iPhoneography Exhibit! I was inspired by your post today and just had to steal the title - and it seemed to fit - the reflection of an oxygen producing tree on the clean water. Life Sources.
http://alexandra-threesixtyfive.blogspot.com/2012/02/life-source.html

[Heather]

Trees. I could photograph nothing but trees and be very very happy. http://joyfulwise.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/sunday-morning/

[Angela]

Love to play with my food--before I cook it.

[Ai]

I have always loved photographing nature. But when I look through my archives, the ones that move me most are the sunrises and sunsets.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ailovesthis/sets/72157629309798447/detail/

[beth]

lately, while at the beach, MUSHROOMS have caught my attention. weird. i know :)