Spring Colors

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I know that I’m drifting pretty far from my theme of “Runoff” with this post (pardon the pun), but I want to acknowledge the change in season that we are experiencing here in the PNW.  This last weekend was absolutely gorgeous- bright sunshine and warmish temperatures that remind us that winter won’t last forever.  Phew!

Spring is finally poking its head through the clouds and the chill in the air is slowly thawing.  With this comes all of the spring flowers:

Tulips

I love tulips- can you tell?  I love their colors, the various textures  and heights that they bring to spring gardens.  Admittedly they tend to wilt after a few days in a kitchen vase, but I love the few days where they stand up straight and brighten a dreary room still lit by cloud filtered light.

One of my favorite places to find these cut flowers is Pike Place Market.  This time of year the flower stalls are flooded with tulips in every color imaginable and is where I took this picture.  It probably seems very girly to take pictures of flowers in a market when there are so many other things to take pictures of but 1) I am a girl and 2) there is so much there than girly petals.  There are multiple aspects to consider including light, angle, framing etc. etc. etc.  The usual aspects all photographers must consider.  What I love most though is the abundance of color found in one place.  As partial as I can be to black and white or sepia prints, there is nothing like a shot bursting with color.

Now… back to the theme of “Runoff”.  Tune in on Tuesday…

Runoff :: Start on the Mountain

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by Salamon Freeski

Spring runoff starts in the mountains.

There seems to be an abundance of ski videos, especially of people demonstrating their ability to jump, soar and spin through terrain parks.  However, I feel that this one has a bit more variety to it and I think its beautiful.

Melting into spring

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If you live in the Pacific Northwest you’re used to your fresh water supply trickling down from the mountains every spring and summer.  Now that it’s April the mountains are slowly beginning to defrost and the waterways are filling with

Spring-meltdown

Thanks to a plenty of snow this winter we should be set for until next year.

I’ve mentioned before that I love water sports and now that spring is here I’m going from snowflake to the ocean by talking about my favorite outdoor activities concerning water – some of them happily supplied by spring runoff.

Art :: American Roots

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Green Lens Media, LCC

This film may not be an obvious documentary to some, but this is the perfect example of an art documentary.  It gives us time to reflect on the roots of the American people while using images to tell the story instead of conventional interviews and b-roll.  I love how this film lets the viewer reflect on the subject without being told what to think.

Art :: Seeing Red

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DEEP SEA GREEN

Every piece of art has a similar creative process: Conception, research, planning and creation.  We use fashion in a very different way to how we use film or a painting, yet we it all follow this simple structure.

I love that The Art of Making, Red Dress celebrates another art form, not to mention the use of graphics to document and explain the creation process of the clothing.  It’s different, sleek and beautiful, just like the designer’s final product.

Art :: Learning the Alphabet

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By fedelpeya

Simple, to the point and celebrates a type of art beyond film and animation- architecture.  I think it beautifully celebrates some of the world’s most magnificent buildings and their creators while using the art deco style to exhibit each building.  I like that so many artistic styles and topics are combined to make this short film – plus it manages bring such a global perspective into a seemingly simple short.