Hiya everyone,
Wow these weeks seem to be flying past, and here we are into the summer months wooohooo! We should get some great outdoor shots over the coming months (look forward to seeing them all).
I had to return to work yesterday after having a great two week break (even though there were some things I had to deal with, like the fridge/freezer breaking down and then the camper van needing some repair work doing), despite all that I did manage to go camping for two fantastic long weekends. Which feature in this week and my re-shoot for week 16 (see post 675, link here
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3614863&postcount=675)
So .... onto the 'power' week .... I had so many different ideas for this one but as I was camping when the theme was announced I decided to stick with that and took the photos whilst I was away. Only got round to sorting them last night and finished off tonight.
I've tried to cover a bit of everything here, so I hope you like at least one, if not all of them. I appreciate they won't all be to everyone's liking, however, as I always say, all feedback, critique and comments/compliments are welcome and all play a big part in my learning, so fire away
First up is a montage of some of the essential POWER items I need whilst on my travels:
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Power by
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Always have batteries (plus charger), solar light and wind-up light (both of which can also be charged/powered by the mains) and then the power lead for the electric hook-up.
2. Then I decided to get a bit creative and used the solar panel on the top of the solar light to create an abstract image (which you all know by now that I love to do
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Solar Power by
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3. Then I thought what the hell, lets get even more creative and take this photo:
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IMG_7226 by
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and think of something a bit more appealing ... with this result:
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The power of Love.JPG by
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4. And finally .... couldn't resist this one ...
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22 Power Number by
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This last one is a photo of one of the pitch numbers at the campsite. Years ago I did some research into Numerology and the number 22 is one of the Power (Master) numbers and a highly charged version of the number 4 all the characteristics of which also apply to the number 22 (with the characteristics represented by number 4 being enhanced in the master number 22). It is a lucky number of completion, indicates firmness, mastery, POWER, and willpower. It represents practical idealism - practical genius, creator of the future, power on all levels, master of the material, philanthropy, universality, international direction, and service to mankind.
I chose to process it in black as this is the color of authority and power.
Once again I have thoroughly enjoyed putting this week's project together, and glad to have my inspiration back again .... so apologies if I have gone a bit OTT here, but I really found myself wrapped up in this week.
Now that I am up to date (including my week 16 re-shoot, which I hope you manage to pop past and view as I really like that one), I now have to catch up with what all of you have been up to before the next theme is released.
If you have got this far, thanks for taking the time and I look forward to hearing your thoughts/opinions of same.
Cheers
Dawn