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March 16, 2012 by Kat

Continuing the Balance

We continue to study the balance of shapes in Exploring with a Camera this month. I’m curious what you all think of this exploration, since there haven’t been too many participants as of yet, which is unusual. What is holding you back?

Today’s image is from Portland, captured after I visited the Mark Rothko exhibition at the Portland Art Museum a few weeks ago. While visiting the exhibition I fell in love with this painting, No. 8. I sat and looked at it for a long time, wondering what it was that attracted me so deeply. It was partially the colors, but upon further contemplation I realized it was also the balance. This painting perfectly balances color, shape and line. Of course! I would love that in painting, as much as I love that in photography. Mark Rothko’s paintings distill this balance down to essential elements. With his paintings you are not distracted into thinking it is “of something,” as you would be in a photograph. You can see the balance for what it is. I love that!

So, how are you doing with balance? I would love to see. I would also love to hear what you are struggling with, if this topic doesn’t connect with you. Maybe we can explore that together.


Filed Under: The Kat Eye View of the World Tagged With: balance, blue, Mark Rothko, Oregon, Portland, wall, white

November 16, 2011 by Kat

By the Sea

By the Sea, Santorini, GreeceI’m over at Mortal Muses today, musing on “warmth” with a vision of the sea. I thought I would share another image from that same day here. One perfect, sunny, warm day on Santorini Island in Greece last spring.

I’m feeling better today, but I don’t think it will be too long before I’m crawling back to bed for a nap. I’m still not 100%. Thanks for the virtual comfort sent yesterday in the comments. I appreciated them all!

Filed Under: The Kat Eye View of the World Tagged With: blue, flowers, Greece, pink, pot, Santorini, sea, white

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