So where does creativity begin? Where does it end? It’s all in our mind, within our power. We have it. I’m just finding that out, and beginning to have fun coloring outside the lines.
I like Abraham Maslow’s thoughts on creativity: “The key question isn’t ‘what fosters creativity?’ But why do people not create or innovate? We have got to abandon that sense of amazement in the face of creativity, as if it were a miracle if anybody created anything.”
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A great quote for a striking photo, Angeline. I’ve never thought of it before but he’s right. We do look with amazement upon creativity when we all have the ability within us.
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I think that so many people overlook their own creativity that when someone does do something creative, a majority of people will be shocked and amazed.
Thanks, John. Have a good week.
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I have noticed your progression from photographer to artist Angeline…think I have mentioned it before as well. This one is particularly lovely. Kudos! š
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Thank you so much, Madhu. I am falling deeper and deeper in love with my camera and the beauty around me to photograph.
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I love people who colour outside the lines and have fun doing it…I have been doing it my entire life
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It’s taken me a long time to finally figure this out…credit to the strict Catholic school nuns that demanded the straight and narrow, and no going outside the lines. But at least I finally learned.
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Love the happy abstract feel in this one.
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Thanks, Imelda! Me too!
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I’ve been a fan of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and it definitely relates to creativity. That is, at what point are people able to plunge into the creative act. Enjoyed your post.
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Thanks, Sally. It has taken me many years to realize that creativity exists within me (see comment to Jo B.), and I give thanks to picking up a camera and starting to play in order to come to the realization; and I am in awe.
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Yes, these are everyday miracles that astound.
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It is incredible the way you have changed through this time…And I bet it has been not just an artistic change, but also a personal one…I think that through photography you have liberated your mind and you have grown a lot !!!! May be you are finding your real “Yo”, ..My congratulations Angeline!! Keep on!!!!
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You have so hit the nail on the head, Ilargia. I have found my “Yo”. This photography thing has gripped me, and slowly led me to me. You have brightened my day a LOT! Thank you.
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You are most welcome! š
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Well said about creativity, both photo and quote! Great shot!
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Thanks, Amy. Creativity is an amazing thing.
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I like this approach! What media are you using? You’re inspiring me to get back to the easel.
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Thanks, Jann. I used my Panasonic Lumix camera and did a “move the camera as I snapped the shutter button approach”. I did just a bit of editing to clarify the photo that was a lot more blurred in the original take. I edited in PicMonkey, a free online editing site to sharpen/clarify. I sure wish I could paint!
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I had a feeling it was a photograph after I hit reply–but it would be a nice entre to painting to emulate that, even starting with pastels would be nice. Thanks.
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I would be honored if you created it your way in pastels. Let me see your finished painting…I would love that!
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thanks, got to BACK AWAY from the computer first.
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Love the image and the quote!!
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Thanks, Jo. I had not seen this quote before and it grabbed my attention.
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