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Friday, February 18, 2011

Inspiration: Texture & Color

For most designers and artists there is a balance between limitless possibility and grounding reality/ constrictions.  While I think most people dream of a life with no boundaries, in the end, we are often overwhelmed when we find ourselves in situations that actually seem completely limitless.  So, for me, when I find myself in those situations, I start to regroup and look for inspiration.  This week I'm working in NY on a project and found myself completely stressed by the idea that I was working from scratch on a project that could turn out to be really huge for me.  That is, if I make it great.  So, I was looking through design books, photography magazines and blogs to get excited and find direction and a "voice".  Towards the end of my search I procrastinated a little by looking at some photos I recently took and needed to organize when I stumbled upon some photos I took at the Chicago Lincoln Park Conservatory.  The textures, colors and patterns of nature completely inspired me to look at the project with new eyes….

Here are a few to inspire:



Want to visit the conservatory next time you're in Chicago?  Click here to check it out.

So, what inspires you?  Leave a comment - I'd love to know!

and then, she {snapped}

PhotoStory FridayHosted by Cecily and Lolli





11 comments:

  1. beautiful! love the second one, great color and focus!

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  2. These are such great photos! Love your perspective. The last one is my fave.

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  3. Gorgeous macro shots! I love the color in the second and the texture of the plant in the last. Thanks for sharing and linking up this week!

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  4. Wow. The detail in these are amazing!

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  5. Texture and color captured amazingly!

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  6. Wonderful shots! I love how macro photography lets you find the beauty in such tiny details!

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  7. I'm planning a visit to Chicago this spring. I used to live there and never made to the conservatory. These patterns are beautiful!

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  8. These are all great. I love them! Such great perspective!

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  9. WOW - great macros!! LOVE the last one especially.

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  10. Beautiful pictures.....the conservatory is one of my very favorite places!

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  11. Love these shots! I think a visit to Chicago is in order! just a 2 hour drive for me. yeh!

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