While sorting through these and preparing them I was thinking about focus.
In all of my normal photography, especially my astrophotography, getting things into focus is critical.
It’s difficult sometimes in astrophotography to get the focus correct and sharp, and that frustrates me.
But for these pictures, the exact opposite effect is required.
There were many photos where the camera didn’t move or didn’t move enough, so it looks too much like just another picture of Christmas lights.
To tease the “art” out of the situation and light and circumstances, the rules needed to be broken, even shattered.
That in turn reminded me of the Art 101 to Art 103 classes I took as breadth requirements at UC Irvine almost 50 years ago.
“Make Art!” was the assignment every week, with no instructions or guidance and often minimal parameters. Incredibly frustrating at first, incredibly liberating once I “got it.”
A perfect example of how we all need to take that leap of faith every now and then.
We might be surprised by the doors that open up for us.
We Love The Stars Too Fondly 