A Bird Flies Into the Clouds
June 18th, 2008Heather and I took a walk along the beach. I was transfixed by this cloud formation and in the middle of shooting it 30 times, this bird flew into frame. This is the only frame with the bird, but when I previewed it on the beach, I knew I’d want to share it. You’ll have to view it large to see the bird more clearly. It’s pretty tiny.
Heather’s surf crashing shots are infinitely better than mine, which is something I’m proud to admit. It’s that dynamic that I love about being with Heather—it’s not so much about competition as it is about, hey, that’s a great way to see that shot. It’s been going on for seven years almost, and something I’m continually excited about creatively. I hope we can keep it up over the years, because one of my favorite things is to make photographic art.
I’ve got a half dozen or so prints I need to add to the shop, when they are added, I’ll do a quick post about it. I can’t thank you enough for your support! o
Tags: bird, clouds, destin, florida, summer, sunset
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June 18th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I don’t see the bird :-[ But that is a great shot.
It’s a pretty awesome thing when you’re a creative type to be with someone of a similar caliber. I’m all about photography and design and hope to eventually marry someone with similar interests. I aspire to the blurbodoocery.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Took me FOREVER to find the bird…VERY cool though.
What a beautiful sight. I love that you both are able to see things so differently. Taking pictures of the same thing and seeing it in a completely different light is amazing.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Love it. Will it be one of the ones for sale?
June 18th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Those colors are gorgeous.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I had to squint to see the bird… great picture though!
It reminds me of those photos where you have to examine them to see the hidden art/messages. The bird is like an extra bonus to an already great picture.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
big deal. a cloud. You really think much more of your photography than you should.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
(me-yow, doug! some people should keep their thoughts to themselves.)
that is one teeeeeeny bird! sometime, you should sell prints on etsy right at the beginning of the month so i can buy one-some of us get paid once a month, yo.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Cool! It almost looks like something out of Startrek of Independance day… (the weird shape reminds my of the Romulan/Alien ships in those movies)
I hope you guys keep doing it too because its pretty cool from here too.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
wow, GREAT shot
June 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Dougs like that give other dougs a bad name.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
This is what I imagine Heaven might look like! Although the bird would be my horse Flurry and/or my dog Kia running towards me.
thanks for putting up this beautiful photograph for all to see, I hope the walk was just as gorgeous :0)
p.s. How’s the poop situation?
June 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I love it. You have an amazing talent.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Hey Doug #1…you seem like a really cool guy. Can I hang out with you?
June 18th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
I think Doug #1 can suck it!
I just looked around at your etsy shop, and LOVE the park bench photo. Any chance you might be printing any bigger versions (10″ x 14″)? I’d love to have this in my living room.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
doug (comment #6), rorschach much? because what i see is something shoved way, way up your …
just let jon keep creating, for goodness’ sake. he loves it, and it’s not too shabby at all.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
A feast for the eyes. It’s the next best thing to being there (Doug!).
Thanks and keep these photos coming.
I see the bird, and how wonderful that something so small and delicate is made to to soar in skies as grand as that.
June 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Go away, Doug. Didn’t your mother teach you that if you can’t say something nice, you shouldn’t say anything at all?
I, for one, love the photo. Makes me miss the yearly family trips to Destin.
June 18th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Awesome!
June 18th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Oh, that’s beautiful - I can’t decide if I would rather dive into the ocean or the sky - love, love, love the colors in this.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Beautiful shot. I saw the bird. Also, I saw that my screen is filthy! So thanks for that too!
June 18th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Would someone please give a hint as to which quadrant contains the bird? I can’t see it!
June 18th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Regarding Doug. People are allowed to have a differnt opinion and taste. No need to attack.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Melissa, look in the right half of the picture in the very whitest part of the cloud - it’s right in that area. Tiny bird with wings outstretched.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Ahhhh….There is the bird…I’d love to buy this print
June 18th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
@Doug#1 - where are your photos, since you’re so judge-y?
@Lynn - eh, people are entitled to their own opinion/aesthetic, but his comment was not constructive or critical, it was just rude.
I love the shot. Thanks for making it, Jon!