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!

yellow

I love Summer.  I mean I L-O-V-E it, I really do.  Being a SoCal girl, we epitomize summer here and to me, nothing signifies summer more than the color yellow.  It's bright, cheery and exudes a summery warmth.  I've also been told that my aura color is yellow.  It is the color of awakening, inspiration, intelligence and action shared, creative, playful, optimistic, easy-going.  Obviously, those words totally describe me. (Well, if you know me, I'm sure you would agree! Heheh).  Face it, yellow is a happy color and happy it makes me.  :) 

Today, share your happy yellow photos with us.  

And don't forget to share your yellow images right here in the comment thread and in our Shutter Sisters OWP pool on Flickr.  Tag all your color shots this month #sscolormonth to be entered in the drawing at the end of June. 

 

orange

Lately I've been embracing the midday sun and exploring ways to capture the feeling of a hot summer day. I love the way this orange slice transforms into stained glass art when held up to the sky. And as I play along with color month here at Shutter Sisters, I've been reminded of my days in art school spent studying the color wheel. What's across from orange on the color wheel (in other words, its complimentary color)? It's blue! A match made in heaven.

Please share your pure orange photos with us today. Keep in mind that tomorrow's color is yellow orange, so save those shots until then!

Don't forget to add your photo to the the OWP pool on Flickr or on instagram and tag it #sscolormonth! Remember that by playing along, you are automatically registered for a chance to win an Epiphanie camera bag!