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Patricia Lay-Dorsey | all galleries >> my photo-a-day archives >> 2007 photo-a-day galleries >> photo-a-day November 2007 > Possessed by art
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23-NOV-2007

Possessed by art

I'm like a woman possessed! On Thursday we finally got a couple hours of sun, so what did I do? I took my camera and searched every inch of my house to find patches of sunlight on walls, floors, curtains, tables, even on my former neighbor's alabaster sculpture and my collection of Great Lakes stones in the upstairs front room. But the search paid off! I have just added seven new images, including this one, to my "Edward Hopper visits my home" gallery. CLICK HERE to see them.

I wonder how long this obsession with light and shadow will last? It's showing no signs of diminishment. If anything, it seems to be getting stronger. They should post a warning on digital SLR cameras: "This device may take over your life."

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Guest 25-Nov-2007 07:02
May your obsession long continue! These images are a delight to view and to learn from. ~V~
Chris Spracklen24-Nov-2007 20:25
Lovely!
I like the light and the composition, Patricia.
Kind regards, Chris
Yiannis Pavlis24-Nov-2007 15:04
You have chosen your composition well..
Tim O'Donoghue24-Nov-2007 03:03
"I'm like a woman possessed! On Thursday we finally got a couple hours of sun, so what did I do? I took my camera and searched every inch of my house..."

You say that like it's a bad thing! Sounds like a treasure hunt to me. I like the light on the upside down magazine - observed and visible in parts. The lighting on the jar is particularly good with a partial reflection.
an nguyen24-Nov-2007 00:19
Incredibly simple and romatic image. I guess soon the device will take ove my life too. V
Marina Palpati23-Nov-2007 23:05
your shots are fantastic such as your words!! it'always a great moment reading you!...V.
Carolyn Rasmussen23-Nov-2007 21:05
May I join the club? This is remarkable. V
Chris Sofopoulos23-Nov-2007 15:06
Absolutely beautiful black & white! v
Neal Nye23-Nov-2007 13:04
LOL That would be an excellent warning on all cameras! This wonderful photo with the printed page makes me wonder though, what is more seductive? Images or words?
Guest 23-Nov-2007 12:50
Excellent! V
Scott Wager23-Nov-2007 12:49
Great shot, simple, uncluttered but extremely effective..V
Sabina Salihbasic23-Nov-2007 11:59
it is a goood kind of possesion :) beautiful image!
Barbara Heide23-Nov-2007 10:34
would call this one serenity...
Ann...23-Nov-2007 08:43
Beautiful !

Long may your obsession last Patricia.
H2M23-Nov-2007 08:39
Brilliant search of light.V!
Guest 23-Nov-2007 08:34
beautiful, the light is stunning, so keep on going.
Simon Chandler23-Nov-2007 07:26
Isn't photography all about the capture of light? Your search of light is right on the money. That what I do too, unforturnately only sometimes. Anyway, I really enjoy your work. Excellent work. Keep them coming. This image is a work of art to say the least. v
Brian McAllister23-Nov-2007 07:08
Lovely work Patricia. Your obsession is turning out to be our pleasure as well.....
Paco López23-Nov-2007 06:33
Excellent!!!!!!! V!!
Phil Douglis23-Nov-2007 05:40
It is a wonderful obsession to have, Patricia. It will give you a new pair of eyes and open a new section of your brain. This is an exquisite example of spot metering. The slashes of light and shadow on the open book speak of the passage of time, and express a metaphorical equivalent of mankind's continual search for knowledge.
monil23-Nov-2007 04:31
Very nice and take our time.
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