Saturday 4 January 2014

Focus on life–week 1–the minimalist photograph

Welcome 2014!  I hope everyone had a great time saying goodbye to the year that was, and hello to a fresh 2014.  I’m excited to be embarking on a second year of Sally Russick’s Focus on Life series, as always, you can find out more at the Studio Sublime.  This time around we have a monthly theme, for January:

“minimalism: there are many definitions of minimalism but the most prevalent is bare mininum”

This week, the minimalist photograph, a single subject.

fol 2014 week 1

I had some others on various backgrounds, but I like how the colour and contrast are minimal here.  This is a hint at what is to come for me in 2014.  In addition to Focus on Life, I’m taking part in two year long online courses and a six month project that will get some extra focus this week.  So 2014 isn’t feeling too minimal with these things in place on the first day of the year.  I’ve got lots of time to tell you all about it and share another day.  I think I have also settled on a word for 2014, I’m trying it on at the moment.

19 comments:

  1. A great photo. I like how it is off center.

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  2. OK I'll bite... What is it? A piece of sponge?

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    1. Oh yes, guess I left that out, it is indeed a piece of sea sponge

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  3. It sounds like you have a full plate this year. Your photo should help ground you, It is lovely.

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  4. Very cool photo! Sounds like you've got a lot going on this year and I wish you much success in all your endeavors. As for your 'word' this year,...I'm having a heck of a time w/mine. It found me, and I'm seeing the challenge it's bringing! LOL!! Looking forward to hearing yours.

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  5. Haha, getting busy too? :) Love your sea sponge - and you're right, with the minimum contrast to the background it's perfect for the January focus. Best of luck with your new activities - and please share :)

    My word found me already... quite happy with it!

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  6. Aaah, I was not sure if it was sponge or coral. Sponge was first guess...
    Lovely

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  7. This is such a great photo with the contrast! It's not a bad thing to know what you're going to be doing for the year. Best of luck with everything!

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  8. Great shot of the sponge with the minimal color contrast. The texture really captures the eye. Good choice, and a great start to the New Year.

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  9. Your photo shows beautiful warm color contrast and texture but is still is very minimal. Beautiful.

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  10. Excellent picture, I love your subject choice with such great contrast of textures.

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  11. Lovely warm photo. Love the textures. A warm peacful picture in contrast to what sounds like a very busy year for you!

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  12. I thought it was a sponge, nice shot.

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  13. A lovely, restful photo...
    I hope you'll share your Word when you've finally found it :)
    Happy New Year, Emma x

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  14. Your class sounds really exciting - can't wait to hear more. I love online classes but have never taken one longer than a semester. Great idea about the word for 2014.

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  15. The perfect photo for this months theme. Wishing you success in your classes. Happy New Year!

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  16. Beautiful photo! I am so enjoying seeing what everyone has come up with! Have fun with your new class! Happy new year!

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  17. Beautiful - I love the soft colours and the way it is slightly off-centre.

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