{"id":511445,"date":"2024-01-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightstalking.com\/?p=511445"},"modified":"2024-01-14T19:25:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T00:25:22","slug":"gorgeous-leaves-hot-pixels-and-abstract-swirls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightstalking.com\/gorgeous-leaves-hot-pixels-and-abstract-swirls\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorgeous Leaves, Hot Pixels and Abstract Swirls!"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to human practice and action, everything becomes subjective and even unique. Therefore, it is hard to conceptualise our behaviour by following the logic of laws. Yet, we find it exciting and fun to pose universal rules about our species. <\/span><\/p>\n Now, you might be wondering why I'm starting this digest with such reflection. Well, for those unaware, in 2018 I embarked on my ongoing journey of <\/span>studying human visual behaviour<\/span><\/a>; and it is beautiful to see patterns embedded within image-related desires.<\/span><\/p>\n For anyone feeling passionate about photography, the following insight will feel familiar. <\/span><\/p>\n From the very first moments we encounter with the power of capturing glimpses of life with a camera, everything becomes undoubtedly interesting. And perhaps one of the most familiar spots many of us have visited is foliage. You know, leaves and flowers! Whether landscapes or macros, we can't avoid the feeling of taking photographs of vegetation.<\/span><\/p>\n This past week's challenge was all about shooting leaves in a specific way, by using monochrome and focusing on textures. Selecting them was pretty easy this time because they all are great examples of this particular approach.<\/span><\/p>\n I hope you enjoy this gallery as much as I did while scrolling them one by one!<\/span><\/p>\n From the moment I saw this photograph, I noticed some resemblance with one of the most definitive masterpieces of contemporary photography. I'm talking about “Calla Lily<\/a>” by American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe<\/a>. The story<\/a> behind his Lilies is sad and hard to ignore, and at the same time feels like a celebration of life.<\/p>\nPhoto Of The Week<\/b><\/h2>\n