Saturday
Jan012011
Picture Winter, Day 1: Day for Rest
Saturday, January 1, 2011 Today marks the start of a new year. It also marks the first day of the photography workshop, Picture Winter, by Tracey Clark of the wonderful Shutter Sisters. (If you don’t already have their book, Expressive Photography, do pick up a copy not only for the eye candy but also for the wonderful teachings and inspiration.) In this e-class, Tracey delivers daily prompts meant to inspire the participants into capturing the wonders of the season and “act as a catalyst to creatively jumpstart the brand new year.”
I signed on for this 30-day workshop to push myself to take photographs every day and to help me see the potential in everyday life to be memorable moments. Today, I’d like to share with you what the Day for Rest meant to me and how I captured the image.
I signed on for this 30-day workshop to push myself to take photographs every day and to help me see the potential in everyday life to be memorable moments. Today, I’d like to share with you what the Day for Rest meant to me and how I captured the image.
I spent New Year’s with two other families at my sister’s place in New York. None of my children made it until midnight and only one of my sister’s girls did. Though I hoped that the children would let us sleep in after a long night, it was not to be. They were up early and my dear husband got up with them so that the rest of the adults could rest for just a little while longer.
This image is what I saw when I finally got up. My two nieces (one with severe bed head) in the glowing and warm morning light of the new year. It took me a few tries to get the exposure and back lighting just right but I’m glad I kept at it. I am really pleased with the final product. Our Day for Rest was spent just like this: recuperating from the holidays with family entertainment and play time. On Monday we will resume our regularly scheduled programming but, for now, and for another day longer, we will revel in the wake of the winter holidays.
Photography | tagged Mae, photo gallery, picture winter, shutter sisters
Reader Comments (10)
oh, thank you for stopping by my blog, mae!
i'm so glad you did, so that i could wander over to yours!
i LOVE your first shot for the workshop.
it conjures up very happy memories of my childhood...
sitting around at christmas and enjoying the christmas specials on tv.
what a lovely shot with great perspective.
i, too, look forward to seeing you around... in the workshops and on your blog!
happy new year to you, as well.
Love the back lighting through the bed-head! I also love the warmth and colors of the room. The rug, the ottoman, it seems like such a cozy environment. I'm here from Picture Winter and am so excited about the coming month!
I'm taking Picture Winter too. Wonderful interpretation of Tracey's first prompt. I still need to share mine. I look forward to seeing more of your photos.
WOW beautiful lighting! Oh, I love this. Met you on Picture Winter! Happy 2011.
thanks guys! glad you like it. i just wish it were a photo of my own children!
it's been great meeting everyone through Picture Winter. it's only day 3 and i can tell it's going to be a great time. thanks again!
I love the natural light in this picture.
Absolutely beautiful!
@christine: thanks so much! i popped over to your blog and your photographs are gorgeous! (pus i love the snowflakes!)
@william: thanks to you, too. your site was recommended to me by a friend and i'm so glad to have made your acquaintance!
love this photo and how the light plays off the bed head. gorgeous and peaceful.
I love this photo. A perfect example of a pretty room being put to cozy use.