Light Graffiti ~ Searching for Magic

Magic: 1. The art that purports to control or forecast natural events, effects, or forces by invoking the supernatural.2.a. The practice of using charms, spells, or rituals to attempt to produce supernatural effects or control events in nature.b. The charms, spells, and rituals so used.3. The exercise of sleight of hand or conjuring for entertainment.4. A mysterious quality of enchantment. 

adj. 1. Of, relating to, or invoking the supernatural.

2. Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects.

"Art is magic delivered from the lie of being truth." Theodor Adorno 

 I love creating abstract art.  Reality can be captured in so many ways but I have my personal prefences which you can see reflected in my style.  When I create I'm always looking for another perspective.

4th of July 2011 ~ Fountain

One of my favorite photography techniques is Light Graffiti.


I had fun with my camera this weekend since the 4th of July holiday is one of the best sources of color and light at night.

My neighborhood really gets into this holiday.  The night sky remains lit up the entire weekend long.

The sounds of firecrackers being set off have been with us for weeks with decreasing gaps as the day gets closer.

4th of July 2011 ~ Pink Willow

If you're very still you can get a great capture like this pink willow. 

The City has a major fireworks display each year which we watch from the comfort of our backyard.

But I'm always looking for more . . .

I'm always in search of magic.

4th of July 2011 ~ Sparkle

Because sometimes . . .

If you are very patient . . .

You might just find fairies dancing before your lens . . .

4th of July 2011 ~ Pink Fairy Wings

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"A world in which elves exist and magic works offers greater opportunities to digress and explore." Terry Brooks

"Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen. " Wolfgang Von Goethe 

"I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you." Roy Orbison 

"Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it." Johann Wolfgang 

"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts

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