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Creative photography idea from Creative Sparks photographer Nancy Alderman

This week’s creative photography ideas comes from Creative Sparks photographer Nancy Alderman. Those of you who know me or are familiar with my work know my enthusiasm for images that are cosmic, celestial, mysterious and even spiritual. This image strikes me … Continue reading

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Observations – Street Art Wynwood Art District Miami

We had a great trip to Miami on Saturday to check out the Wynwood Art District Art Walk. Of course we stopped at Versailles for an amazing cafe con leche before heading over to Wynwood. We arrived as a film … Continue reading

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Inspiring Quote On Photography By Stephen Shore

Here’s an interesting quote on photography from Stephen Shore to get you thinking creatively. “There’s something arbitrary about taking a picture. So I can stand at the edge of a highway and take one step forward and it can be … Continue reading

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Inspiring photo from Creative Sparks – Bill Lord

This week’s featured photograph from my Creative Sparks creativity workshop is by Bill Lord. Bill recently began coming to Creative Sparks after taking a long hiatus from photography. Here’s a photograph he made over the weekend while exploring a local scrapyard with his … Continue reading

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Observations – Cosmos

Here’s one of my most recent photographs inspired by cosmology and spirituality. It’s a straight color photograph I converted to black & white and added a touch of blue to in the process. I like the celestial and organic qualities … Continue reading

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Minor White Quote On The Power Of Photography

I love this quote on the power of photography from Minor White. Can you think of any images that you hold in your memory? Why do they have power? “The reason why we want to remember an image varies: because … Continue reading

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Inspiring garden photography from Creative Sparks – Bob Webster

This week’s featured photograph from my Creative Sparks creativity workshop is by Bob Webster. I first met Bob while doing a photography demo at the Vero Beach Museum of Art where he told me of his passion for travel and photographing gardens. Since … Continue reading

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Observations – Waterfall at Costa d’Este Vero Beach

I took this photograph of the waterfall at the entrance to the Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach, Florida last week while exploring the beachside. I’m fascinated by the contrast between the organic flow of the water on the … Continue reading

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Great Quote About Photography From John Szarkowski

Here’s provocative quote on photography from John Szarkowski: “Photography is a contest between a photographer and the presumptions of approximate and habitual seeing. The contest can be held anywhere…” John Szarkowski was the Director of Photography at The Museum of … Continue reading

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Creative Photography Ideas From Creative Sparks Creativity Workshop – Jenna Lanam

Sometimes it’s nice to get out of town to get a fresh perspective on things. This week’s featured photograph from my Creative Sparks creativity workshop is by Jenna Lanam. The image was taken on her recent trip to St. Augustine, Florida. … Continue reading

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