“I am obsessed with beauty. I want everything to be perfect, and of course it isn’t. And that’s a tough place to be because you’re never satisfied.” – Robert Mapplethorpe
Modesty Forfeited
I recently posted two blogs which included images of Calla Lilies. The blogs can be found here (Her Majesty) and here (Intertwined). After I shot the images of the Calla Lilies and began the editing process, Robert Mapplethorpe and his views on life and photography came to mind. I did not do a proper Calla Lily series, but will be posting several more images from the shoot , all of which, give mind to Mapplethorpe and his gifts to the art of photography. To learn more about Mapplethorpe, visit The Robert Mapplethrope Foundation website.
I think I mentioned in one of my previous posts that in the Language of Flowers Calla Lilies represent either modesty, or magnificent beauty, a reference to the title of this image.
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Beautiful!!
Thanks so much Steve! Have a fabulous holiday weekend! Robyn
I remember when they tried to censor his photos because they were too erotic! Fools!
Crazy to think isn’t it Susan?! It is a shame that art can’t always exist as it is, and in peace as the artist intended. Have a fabulous holiday weekend!!! Robyn
Oh, and I meant to tell you how absolutely exquisite this is!!
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment a second time to add that fabulous compliment! It warmed my heart and made me smile! Blessings, Robyn
Gorgeous!
Thank you Uday. Blessings, Robyn
LOVE this, Robyn… so incredibly ‘clean’ and elegant…
a new classic.
Many thanks Robert! Totally appreciate that! Have a great holiday. Robyn
Lovely depiction.
Thank you very much Sally!
Such a beautiful use of B&W, a crisp shot made so by your great use of a shallow DOF. Wonderful.
Thanks Randall! So glad you like the image. Not everyone appreciates a flower in black and white but I sometimes prefer them that way! Blessings, Robyn
Very beautiful
Many thanks Nicola! Blessings, Robyn
Lovely!
Thanks so much Hans!
I was thinking that everything about this post is perfect, then I scrolled down and saw the Mapplethrope quote!
Hmmm, does that mean you like the quote or do not like it, Elisa? Either way, I’m thrilled to know you liked the image! All my best my friend, Robyn
Liked the quote, love your work…always look forward to your posts!
You are so sweet Elisa! Thank you, you made my day!!!!
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