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One of the things I am learning as a photographer is that there are no “ugly” things. Through the lens of my camera the entire world is becoming one beautiful thing after another. Even dirt has shape, shadow and form that create interesting imagery. The above piece is just the front end of a bulldozer but upon closer inspection it has a wonderfully curved shape and interestingly detailed teeth. The light and soil create contrast and shadow forming an abstract image that is very pleasing to the eye.
Two massive hooks used on a crane create a dance of beauty in a spectacular blue sky. They seem to hang there weightlessly. Just waiting for their work to begin….
Here in Florida we pass by huge cranes doing their work almost daily. Construction is an ever present condition of our roads and buildings. Usually these machine wouldn’t be considered works of art, but when you take notice of all of their lines and detail, suddenly there is an explosion of intrigue. Bright red lights up the frame with provocative cables leading to…..
No……there are no “ugly” things and that is a “good” thing!
Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 
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It’s amazing how much more aware and perceptive one is when actively looking at everything through a new lens. You’re so right – there is beauty everywhere! It’s a good deal of fun to watch you tackle an entirely new medium with the same kind of enthusiasm and attention to detail that you bring to your other art forms. Great post Sharon.
Thank you so much Lianne! It is so rewarding to go out and shoot and then come home and see what you’ve captured. William and I do a lot as a team with the photography….we have similar eyes…..but it’s fun to see the different things each of us pick out wherever we go. There is overlap, but also uniqueness to each of our shots.
Sharon I do love this post. You have said a very important thing here. Funny, I had just posted on the art collective facebook.com/artists2c page the following quote from artist Duane Hanson “Art doesn’t have to be pretty. It has to be meaningful.”
So true!
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Interest and beauty are all around us all of the time…we simply need to open our eyes and our minds! Great read!
So right! Thank you for stopping by!