Yea we’re still in the dead of winter, but some mild temps here got me thinking of spring. Plus, we have already booked our spring excursion to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. This is a regular event for us and really helps put us into the spring mood. I’m fascinated by the colonial period and enjoy the simple English style gardens; the tavern dining is a must too. I have several images that I offer at shows and find that I am not alone in my fondness for the restored city.
A new image that will be with me this year at shows is of a wisteria plant clinging to a traditional white picket fence. I wanted to emphasize the form of the plant while providing a sense of the landscape behind it (looking toward Duke of Gloucester St.). The large, old tree evident on the right side serves as a framing device and balances the composition I believe. It’s a painterly image achieved with a wide-open aperture on a Canon 50mm f1.4 lens and focusing close to the flowers.
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