Breathe peace and calm into each day by setting an intention that all is well as the sun rises, bringing forth its beautiful golden rays of dawn.
A Unique Photography Experience
One evening, while wandering north of Milwaukee along the ridge above Lake Michigan near Shorewood, I happened upon the Alphabet Man sitting high above Lake Michigan along the bluffs of Atwater Park, gazing off toward the East.
Right away, my mind started thinking of ways I could create an image of him. I knew dawn would be the best time; I would have to find the time – soon!
Admittedly, I will do almost anything to witness and photograph the sunrise. A fortunate stroke of serendipity – the weather the next morning would be clear and bright. And because I was living close by at the time, getting there well before the sunrise, would be easy.
All night, my excitement grew. To have found a subject as unique as the alphabet man? Whoot!!
I would have about 15 minutes to get the shots I wanted, and shooting from different angles would be necessary. I made several photos that morning, but these two of my favorites.
Capturing The Essence
First, I wanted to capture the emotion of this scene. For me, the statue symbolizes unanswered questions and unspoken curiosity as he looks to the sun for clues.
Then, through my lens, as I moved behind him, the light was bouncing off the water in two spots, brilliantly shining as if lighting up the Root, Solar Plexus and Throat Chakras (energy centers) in his body – fantastic!
It struck me then; he must wait for the sun to activate these areas so that the letters come together and bring him the answers he seeks.
I still have that happy heart feeling when I look at the photos. As an artist, to discover something unusual to photograph (even if just to me), it leaves an impression on my soul. Even now, years later, I still remember every detail of that morning as if it happened this morning.
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