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361/365: "Direct observation of the luminous essence of nature is for me indispensable." ~ Robert Delaunay

by Janet Brien
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It wasn't horribly cold today--just about freezing, but sometimes it feels extra cold. I'm not sure why. It wasn't windy, but the cold just went right to the bone! However, that certainly didn't stop me! I wandered up onto our hill and soon found droplets on lichen that had me fascinated. Many were frozen and I looked for lichen that had just the right frozen droplets, positioned so that I'd be able to make them stand out, and I looked for distance from other subjects to create a solid, low-key background. That was a challenge because this type of moss usually clings closely to the branch it's growing on, or there are clusters all together. But I was able to find a few that were just right! :)

Robert Delaunay (12 April 1885 – 25 October 1941) was a French artist who, with his wife Sonia Delaunay and others, cofounded the Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes. His later works were more abstract, reminiscent of Paul Klee. His key influence related to bold use of colour, and a clear love of experimentation of both depth and tone. Wikipedia: Robert Delaunay
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15 comments

Fizgig said:

Beautiful =) Great macro work!!
11 years ago

Chrissy said:

When I saw the picture as a thumbnail, I thought it was a branch with baubles. How wonderful nature is! Janet, you bring the wonders home. So great!
11 years ago

Jenny McIntyre said:

I thought you couldn't do anything better than the last one - but you have yet again surpassed yourself. This is a really beautiful photograph and your macro is brilliant.
11 years ago

Shuttering Yukon said:

spectacular showcase with that dark background!
11 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Natures Christmas baubles..................brilliant! Perfect focus and depth of field :) Amazing stuff as always Janet!.
11 years ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely macro, all those little frozen diamonds! Seen in Prime Lenses (fixed focal length) Group.
11 years ago

Puzzler4879 said:

Totally terrific, Janet!!
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Horizon 36 said:

Beautiful shot ...well done Janet.
11 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful serie
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Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Absolutely beautiful details! It looks like some sort of lace =)
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Cheryl Beal said:

Phew!!!!
11 years ago

Eunice Perkins said:

Like a lovely chandelier!
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Wierd Folkersma said:

Beautiful light, fits well with the dark background
11 years ago

Luscinia said:

Sehr schön, Respekt

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Philippe_28 said:

Sublime !
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