“When I work, and in my art, I hold hands with God” – Robert Mapplethorpe
Exhilarated Beauty
“Exhilarated beauty” is the image I chose today because I have just come off of an exhilarating experience with my first solo exhibit. There is actually one day left, the gallery is open from 10 to 6 tomorrow, but the artist reception was Friday and I volunteered at the gallery several hours over the weekend. I am excited to be able to report that I have sold several pieces and have met some incredible people, talented artists, and received wonderful compliments and words of encouragement. It has been a great pleasure to share my gift with others! I chose the quote in continuance of the calla lily/Robert Mapplethorpe series and because I truly believe my photography is a gift from God…his miraculous works are all around us and he is using my camera, lenses, and me to capture them and share them with the world in a unique way.
I must add that this series, as with almost all of my floral images, has been done using only natural light and my camera settings, with the only edits being black and white conversion.
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Truly beautiful image, Robyn – and very many congratulations on your exhibition! I was going to disagree with your thoughts about God’s hand in things, but on reflection I have similar feelings with regard to other religious structures. Adrian
Thank you Adrian..so glad you don’t want to disagree! We can all have our own thoughts on how we work and create and what and who we believe in…just so it is all in peace..that is the most important thing. I hope you have a fabulous day!!!!
Yes, Robyn, just so it is all in peace, very well said, absolutely right. Its just so sad that the peace thing seems to elude so many people around the world. A very good day to you too! A 🙂
Smiles to you Adrian! Perhaps our hope for peace will help show others how to live in harmony, not hate, anger, and violence!
Beautiful! Congratulations on your exhibit! Blessings to you! 🙂
Thank you dearest Linda. Blessings to you too my friend! Robyn
So very elegant.
Many thanks to you S. Etole! I appreciate your visit to my blog and the wonderful compliment! Enjoy the week! Robyn
Congratulations on your solo exhibit, Robyn! And the image you posted is magnificent. I like the quote and your comments.
Thank you very much Fred! I truly appreciate your compliment and kind words! Blessings, Robyn
Fabulous image – the compliments and encouragement are well deserved
Thank you ever so much Robin! I appreciate your generous compliment! And, I’m so glad you like the photograph!
Congratulations on your exhibition! In your beautiful pictures one can truly see God’s world!
Many thanks Doro! Blessings, Robyn
What a perfect image, Robyn, holding hands with God.
The photograph is sublime. Congratulations on your first solo exhibit…and genuine best wishes for many more.
Thank you Marylin! I appreciate your comment and well wishes! Have a wonderful week! Robyn
Elegance. Xo
Thank you my dear friend, Nita! Have a wonderful week! XX Robyn
Such a clear beuatiful line.
Thank you Ray! Blessings, Robyn
Congratulation on your first solo exhibit, Robyn! And the picture you put in this post is really good.
Many thanks Chris!!! Blessings, Robyn
Congratulations on your solo exhibit; I’m sure everything looked fabulous 🙂 As for “Exhilirated Beauty” – it’s truly lovely, pure and elegant. I’d put it on my wall anytime!
Thank you ever so much Eva! I truly appreciate your message!!! And I’d be thrilled to know that one of my images hung in your home! 😉
Looking pretty!
Thanks so much Swati! Blessings, Robyn
beautiful and great lines 🙂
Thanks so very much Joshi!
Dear Robyn,
Your photography–and your attitude, quotations and creative spirit–are a joy to share with my mother. Please accept our nomination of your blog for The WordPress Family Award.
Marylin, You have touched my heart and soul with the stories of love, faith, and family that you share on your blog. For you to nominate me for an award is an honor beyond words. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. I think of you as an amazing writer and an inspiration and your mother, well she is an angel on earth, I am certain. You have both touched my life and I know, made me a better person, just from having read the story of your lives and how you’ve touched others. Blessings to both of you, and thank you from the bottom of my heart! Love and hugs, Robyn
Beautiful and inspiring
Thank you Loveinchelle! Have a great day! Robyn
I will indeed and thank you. Call me Jefferson
Our love and hugs to you, too, Robyn.
So sweet! Thank you Marylin! Blessings, Robyn
Absolutely stunning! I love the simplicity. How wonderful that you’ve had the opportunity to share your passion with others!
Thank you ever so much Judy! Your generous compliment brightened my day! Robyn
Nice – I like the simplicity
Thank you Rachael!
beautiful
Thank you ever so much Gail!
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