aim high

These days all photographers seem to let loose and aim high at the sun, letting the light sip into their pictures unapologetically. Let's face it. We all love flares! I wonder who was that first guy though, that broke the rules and showed his pictures with streaks and dots on it, just for the sake of sharing a pure feeling versus a well practiced technique. I'd hug this guy, wouldn't you? 

This made me think about real life too, and the fact that it might be nice to break some of our own self imposed rules once in a while. Even if it is just to see what happens, like in a photo experiement. It could turn out surprisingly beautiful and moving. It is our audacity after all, that brings on innovation and (dare I say...) more beauty to our lives and the world.

So I wonder, what sort of rule, small thought or confinement, you could choose to break today? Be playful. Be bold. Aim high. Whether you are aiming with your camera or just your heart, choose to do something that will bring you a godly feeling.

Then join us with a flare shot today, so we can all share in on your magic.

Remember to tag your images with #shuttersisters so all sisters can find and enjoy!

Comments

[Marcie]

Oh...I love flares:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/9/11/shaping-time.html

[melissa]

Great message and very sweet picture.

A tiny bit of flare from spring .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7982192126/in/photostream

[Karen]

A favorite "flare" shot of mine....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80357694@N06/7914743882/in/photostream/

[Anne Jutras]

Beautiful portrait with a gorgeous flare! So true what you write today, I really like how you compare life journey with our photographic experiment experience. Today I will try to believe in my wildest dream even if I don't know (yet) how to achieve it. Believe in me...

Here few shots from this summer. There is a photo with a sunflare against a dark background, I almost deleted, I'm glad I didn't : http://annejutras.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/ombre-et-lumiere/

[Jean]

I will be playful and bold today, thank you :)

Here is a recent sun flare photo to share from our yard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deburenphotography/7564842902/in/photostream

and another from an evening walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deburenphotography/7564843078/in/photostream

[Jakki]

I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE sunflare...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64139800@N06/7943201554/in/photostream

[Jill]

Ah, elusive sun ~ here on the coast of northern California (as in 300 miles north of San Francisco :) we've had a summer of gray, wet fog with only an occasional burst of glory. I love seeing these warm and sun drenched images! Thank you!!

[Heather Kozuch]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/expressionsbyheather/7982917806/in/photostream

Here is my expression of a sun flare.. I love sun flare and water, I think it adds more when you that simmer on the water .. Enjoy..

[Brenda]

Sunflare - in all its glorious golden beauty - is a new element for me. Here are a couple of recent morning captures:

http://flic.kr/p/d6Z76u
http://flic.kr/p/cZHA4Y

[kylie]

i love sunflare and this is a beautiful message.

i captured some flare yesterday, on the mountain - http://flic.kr/p/da57vo

[dee]

this is from last spring
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clothcompany/5659890250/in/photostream/

[dan]

I liked this photo a lot... It's so alive, and makes you feel warm, even more than photos of people on the beach :P ...