This was taken at Mpila, Umfolozi Game Reserve and I was drawn to it first. Something about it talks to me.
I find myself drawn to flowers so I suppose this was an expected second choice. I have added 2 cropped pics as I prefer the inner detail and contrast of the lily. I am drawn to the middle pic.
Mmmmmm ......... now the choice. Firstly, I need to think about size for the challenge, i.e. do I keep them all the same or let the pieces decide with a maximum in place. I seem to have talked myself into an answer....... The piece will decide but no piece will be larger than 50cm square.
Mmh, great photos. The vulture is very 'attractive' as a challenge but the lily wins hands down for me. The pose in the vulture picture together with the line of the branches is great. I am interested to see how you tackle the lily - great light source and shadow to deal with - and those lines in the petals - twin needle?
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Hilary
Wow, you really have set yourself a challenge! Looks like you are off to a great start. But unless you have a plan to place them together at the end, I'm not sure about limiting your size. What you want to do should dictate that. I say all this because I am having trouble working in a larger format - the 12"square limitation is making things easy for me.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Challenge, Phil! Looking forward to seeing the quilts ! I know they will be beautiful. I really admire your work!
ReplyDeleteLove the new look!It's so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteIn answer to Dianne .... my 12bythedoz work is a 'series within a series' hence my choice to work freely with this challenge and the possible variations in size.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the words of encouragement!
Your photos were wonderful. I look forward to seeing your new challenge.
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