sharleenstuartArtists Inspired: April 2017: Black
Artists Inspired theme color for this month is Black. Black should not be hard for me, I love black, it is my favorite color. 80% of my closet is black. So why did I struggle this month.
First off, the day I was going to go and shoot my “black” theme, became Black Friday for me. I flooded the double story house by accident. Suffice to say there was a whole lot of water and it was not black. Richards mood was not black either.
Then I headed off to the zoo to see if I could photograph the black monkeys. Okay so I go to do that but truthfully that monkey was so bored that all it did was hang on a branch, and not move. Once it looked at me and as I lifted the camera, it turned away. Reminded me of Ms Moonshine at home. Each time I pick up the camera she will look away.
I was getting pretty desperate and actually took some images of Ms Moonshine simply because she is an all black cat. I had one last Friday to do this, so after a doctors visit, and then breakfast with my son, I did a de-tour to Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum for a short walk. I am not optimistic enough to think I am going to be able to walk right around the gardens, but I manage 1/3 rd of the way before I turn around and go back. So today images come from my walk through the gardens. Come walk with me.
~ Black ~
of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.
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Gorgeous Sharleen! I could stay in Japanese Gardens ALL DAY. They’re my absolute favorite.
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Thank you Rachel. I have to admit I love them as well. They are a bit to busy for my liking right now but as soon as the days get warmer it will quieten down a bit.
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Sharleen, your nature shots are always amazing but I love how the black and white contrast makes these even more beautiful. These are wonderful!
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Thank you so much Lindsey
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This is such a gorgeous collection, Sharleen! Even though there were bumps in the road, this set is just amazing.
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Thanks Nikki – we are kind of still living with the bumps, but hopefully they will be sorted out soon. I appreciate your kind words.
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I love how the conversions bring about such richness, texture, lines, and movement. ❤
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Thank you Liz. II really enjoy black and white editing so this was a fun blog for me once I got over all the incidents.
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Gorgeousness!
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Thank you so much
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Absolutely Fantastic. I love your conversions and sense of movement.
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Thank you so much Channon.
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I wonder if the events leading up to this have made your edits more moody?! Wonderful job, Sharleen ❤
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Thank you so much. It probably did Ceri. Once the horror elapsed the reality set in.
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You certainly pulled it together for this month, beautiful captures Sharleen!
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Thank you Emilee
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