get pushed #36 - serenity now by summerfield

get pushed #36 - serenity now

anyone remember that from one of the seinfeld episodes? hilarious, about the only one that i ever enjoyed with that show.

my get pushed partner this week is johanna @joa and here's an excerpt of her challenge: "I see that your shots tend to be full of life, action and busy living. Perhaps it's also the fact that you seem to like to fill the frame with all sorts of interesting details, colours and things to see. My challenge for you is to find serenity and calm from your surroundings, cutting the distractions out of the frame. I would love to see a really quiet street scene, for example. But I'll leave it up to you how to interpret this and find the "zen" in the shot."

left work early and tagged along with partner on a delivery outside of the city. we passed by this open area which still had a thin covering of snow. we were behind a nervous nelly and partner saw me surveying the area and plotting to compose my shot despite the 80 kilometres per hour drive so he slowed down a bit to let me capture this scenery.

i like the almost monotone colour of the shot, the fluffy clouds contrasting with the blue of the sky. notice the little footprints, i reckon a chipmunk or something really small. the shadow of the bare trees on the snowy ground. and then the electric pole which at first glance looked like a cross. winter could be depressing at times, but you just have to find the beauty in it. sceneries like this is enough to put me in a relaxed and calm mode.

once again, i thank you sincerely for your kind views and comments; i shall catch up on yours hopefully during the long weekend, if not sooner.
@joa - i hope this fit your challenge's criteria.
March 27th, 2013  
Well this is a fav for me. This is my kinda zen, right there:)
March 27th, 2013  
@westcoastwallis - yay! thank you, paula. still on cloud nine, kiddo?
March 27th, 2013  
@summerfield haha - I've got another exhibit opening this friday in Vancouver, and I'm going to miss that one too, lol. People are going to start thinking I don't actually exist:)
March 27th, 2013  
@westcoastwallis - hmmmm...but you do, don't you? :-)
March 27th, 2013  
@summerfield yes, but it's in a different dimension.....;-)
March 27th, 2013  
This fits perfectly. I know that kind of calm very well. The almost mono colourscheme adds to the feel of peace and quiet. Well done. :)
March 27th, 2013  
Absolutely gorgeous and beautifully titled!
March 27th, 2013  
This is so beautiful.
March 27th, 2013  
So beautiful.
March 27th, 2013  
Very calming
March 27th, 2013  
Beautifully captured. I instantly saw the "cross" which is always a serenity builder for me.
March 27th, 2013  
this is an exceptional shot - the telephone pole reminds me of a cross ~
March 27th, 2013  
A beautiful serene shot - well done for rising so well to your challenge!
I actually thought the telephone pole WAS a cross!
@eniaral
March 27th, 2013  
Oh my... What a perfect scene for this time of year.. The 'cross', symbolizing new life and spring, contrasted with the bitter-cold, stark white snow. I think it's beautiful. You did exactly what Johanna suggested. It's such a meaningful photo. And in answer to your question: I'm honestly very flattered. Thank you. I'm not a writer. But I've always enjoyed writing. :) Does that make sense? There's so much talent on here, it makes me really try to get across how much I'm enjoying it. Thanks again for your photo and your comment.
March 27th, 2013  
Very pretty scene and yes the power pole looks like a cross to me! Perfect for this week!
March 29th, 2013  
pretty day for a drive. lovely scene and image
March 29th, 2013  
Peaceful for sure!
March 29th, 2013  
a serene scene! Love it!!
April 1st, 2013  
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