Monocacy - Up Close and Personal: Part II

Alas, the journey continues. I walk along the creek of the Monocacy in Bethlehem and come upon a tree. Not a difficult thing to do - it is, after all, a creek bed. This tree grabbed my attention. Perhaps it was the way it decided to grow right along the creek bed. Maybe it was the way it was partnered with the water flowing through the rocks...it whispered "hey, come here and sit...relax...breath."

Imagine yourself sitting with your back against the trunk, listening to the water flow behind you. Imagine you close your eyes and just feel the weight of the world lifted off of your shoulders...mmmm.

~ take a breath ~

The tree is subtle and comfortably fits into the photograph as natures edge. I especially like the way the trunk protrudes in the center, breaking up the edge. As the water flows from the calm to the wild, the tree is always there to support - to ground.

Enjoy!

- Greg

(Comments appreciated and welcome)
P.S. If you're interested in purchasing any of my photographs, please contact me and we'll make it happen.
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Monocacy - Up Close And Personal : Part I

I remember being told "it's important to have a goal". Well, I've just created a goal for myself. My goal is to photograph images of Monocacy Creek, Bethlehem, and create a collection named "Monocacy - Up Close And Personal" - It will be comprised of scenes I encounter during my walks along Monocacy Creek.

I want to share the images with you so you can get an inside look at who I am along with experiencing and appreciating natures beauty for yourself through my photography. One intention with my photography is to spark an emotional response from the viewer. I want people to feel the composition, the lighting, the exposure - I want people to be part of the photograph and have the photograph be part of them.

The first image I chose to share is an exposure I made recently. One of my favorite places to be in nature is near water. Whether it's the ocean, a lake, a pond, or a creek, water sooths my mind. You'll most likely see water in many of my works. The water from this location was flowing through the rocks and making a soft trickling sound. When I sat there and closed my eyes, the sound and the energy of the flow took any anxiety with it. It released any fear and worry. I felt free and I felt connected.

~ take a breath ~

The smooth transition of the water starting at the top of the rocks is subtle and gentle. Once it passes through the rocks, the splash is created below, bringing with it the subtle power and force of the creek ~ of life. I especially enjoy the swirling of the shadow of the tree and the reflection of the sun in the center (left center) . It reminds me that everything is connected; that life is fragile.

I hope you enjoy this photograph and it brings peace to your mind and soul.

- Greg

(Comments appreciated and welcome)
P.S. If you're interested in purchasing any of my photographs, please contact me and we'll make it happen.
gregtapler@gmail.com