February 27, 2012

"Gray skies are just...



...clouds passing over"

(Duke Ellington)




"Twin Towers"
Ambler, PA


This was the sight on a morning walk the other day.  Gray, ugh.  Never been a color to appeal much to me.  According to meanings and feelings associated with colors, gray is the color of intellect, knowledge and wisdom.  Haha, I think the AARP propaganda mill has been working overtime churning out that rubbish to make us all feel a bit better about growing older.   Otherwise, how would you account for the huge amounts spent on Grecian Formula and hair salons throughout the country to rid ourselves of all those signs of intellect and wisdom? The old gray goose ain't what she use to be folks..but only her hairdresser knows for sure!  

Let's see, gray is also the color of "compromise".  I guess it is because it falls midway between white and black.  Hmmmm...some might call that compromise.  I call it indecision.  I never liked falling into the gray area...it kinda puts me in a gray mood when I can't get my gray matter to commit and I'm floating aimlessly.  Plus, how could one NOT commit to black when it is so slimming?

The good thing about gray?  Gray skies are pretty darn good conditions to photograph IN, and display photographs ON.  I take a firm non-neutral stance on that.  Considering it is such a neutral color, it's a bit surprising it can evoke such a strong mood in photography too.    

But perhaps most importantly, gray looks fantastic when paired with MY fav color...red.  And you know what they say..."Gray skies are gonna clear up, so put on a happy face AND your red pumps!"


--Kathy


30 comments:

  1. Gorgeous!! Wow! Just wow! I agree, while a great blue sky can be a stunning backdrop, there is something about a gray picture that speaks volumes!

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  2. The processing on this is totally amazing! i love it..... also what a great commentary here. You definitely have a way with words Kathy. are you sure you are not going to be a writer??

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  3. The reflection in your gray photo is wonderful. I have quite a fondness for scarlet and gray, the two colors look fabulous crashing through the goal posts. Go Bucks!

    PS..I'm delighted to learn you're fond of red and gray, too.

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  4. Wise words...and a stunning photo. I love everything about it - the processing, the symmetry...lovely! As a wardrobe color, gray is one of my favorites (and with red? Oh, yes.)

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  5. beautiful!! you are so talented!!! I'm a new follower!!!

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  6. What an amazing photo. I had an amazing day photographing in grey skies yesterday. Love your thoughts on grey.

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  7. Oh, that's such a beautiful shot! Love the reflection. :)

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  8. You just made grey look gorgeous.. I just love this shot...

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  9. Beautiful photo. Love the reflection.

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  10. This is a great photography.

    Regards and best wishes

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  11. What a perfect title for a beautiful image Kathy. Those reflections are amazing!

    Thank you so very much for sharing with us today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful evening!

    lisa.

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  12. It may be gray,
    but this is stunning!
    Wonderful processing.
    And I agree about the red,
    but I have red boots not red heels :)

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  13. I totally agree.....grey skies are ideal photo days! And this shot is like a painting Kathy..absolutely dreamy.

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  14. Love your humor and I love this picture!

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  15. So breathtaking! Oh my goodness!

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  16. gorgeous...I grew up right near Ambler in Lansdale:-)

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  17. As much as I have hated the gray skies lately, I will quietly admit that I have gotten some great shots because of it!

    And WOW, this is one great 'gray' day in my book - love the reflections.

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  18. WOW - that picture is breathtaking! I want to keep looking at it.

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  19. Love this photo, Kathy. The processing is spot on.

    Not a fan of gray either. But it does lend itself to be good lighting for photography. :)

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  20. Absolutely stunning! I love the combination of softness and contrast in your edit...just lovely <3

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  21. This must be one of the greatest shots I've seen in a very long time!! Reflections, feeling.. it's all there!

    Wow!

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  22. This is really lovely! Both the photo and the words.

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  23. 'oh my goodness' is all I can ineptly manage to comment about your photo- I'm too amazed to think properly.

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  24. Wow! I don't know what to say other then...wow! That is simply amazing!

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