My husband retired recently, and we find ourselves walking on the beach quite regularly these days. I always take my camera because you never know when that perfect scene will be spread out at your feet. On those days I go without it, I always see multiple "perfect scenes".
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I have to remind myself, that seeing the perfect scene, and getting an image of it are two different things. Usually, when I look in my viewfinder, the sun is in my eyes, or some such distraction, and I just click away in frustration, unable to see what I am pointing at.
I enjoy the trip again when I return home and download the images. Usually I find at least a few that have possibilities.
I am sure by now all you plein air painters are horrified, but I have always been a studio painter and always will be. I did TRY to do plein air, but find it is a whole different ballgame. I have great respect for anyone who can climb a mountain with a 36x48 canvas strapped on his back.......just cannot see me doing it!
Enjoy the day.........
Such lovely work, Carol. I have been missing the ocean lately. I do appreciate the large bodies of water in Chicago ... but not the same.
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Glenda
This is absolutely beautiful, Carol.
ReplyDeleteI love the texture in your seascapes.
Wonderful work!!
Congratulations on your winnings. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI always love your ocean scenes.
I can appreciate your thoughts on Plein Air painting. At least you know where you want to be.
beautiful ocean scenes!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting: that swoop of thick paint for the wave is especially luscious!
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