Seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary
inspired Sara Harley's Roundabout
(You can see the inspiration piece at the bottom of this post.)
Nelvia McGrath: Lens
Instagram: nelviamcgrath
8"x 10" mixed media
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| Lens is a quick sketch marker/acrylic/color pencil piece. Seeing Sara's abstract photo made me immediately think of a light house lens. Brainchild of French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnelrainchild, these complex facets truly were indispensable for naval safety and expanded global trade. The oldest lens today is the Boston Light which turned 300 in 2016. The 336 individual facets turn on metal wheels and can generate 1,000 watts which can be seen 27 nautical miles away. |
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| So simple... so mundane... so everyday... Yet beautiful if only you'll take a moment to see it. Next time you slice your grapefruit in half, look closely... |
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| February Inspiration Image 3: Roundabout by Sara Harley I am increasingly interested in making intriguing photographs of things that most people would not give a second thought to. I find it challenging, and rewarding, to capture a photograph of an everyday item in a unique way. Not everything is appealing at first glance. Sometimes you need to look closely to discover the beauty within. I enjoy creating something thought provoking out of something mundane. |
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