A Minimalist Afternoon

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ve seen the same subjects several times and in different seasons. There are places and subjects that speak to you as an artist. I am drawn to those trees. Like people, they have gesture and grace. I cannot go by them without photographing them and they always look different, they always tell a different story. It was a good day to be a photographer on the Minnesota country roads yesterday afternoon…

10 thoughts on “A Minimalist Afternoon”

Eugenia Parrish on February 11, 2013 at 10:23 am said:

I have loved minimalist since I was a little girl and saw a “portrait” of a woman in a hat. One line was the outline of her face along her cheek. One was the sweep of the hat brim down along her other cheek, and the last was the hint of an eye. Yet in my mind I could see her completely. It’s a true partnership of artist and involved observer. And of course, my friends remark on my minimalist clothes, furniture and fingernails! I find it actually more stimulating than the usual assault on the senses. These are fascinating pictures. The tree is like a charcoal drawing. It would go well on my wall.

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- Valérie Jardin on February 14, 2013 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thanks Eugenia! Let me know if you wish to order a print.
  
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Eva Harvey on February 11, 2013 at 4:36 pm said:

Bleak midwinter. You have captured it well, the tree is stunning standing out against the winter background. The Barn and Horses with their hint of colour just makes a beautiful photo xx

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- Valérie Jardin on February 14, 2013 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thanks Eva!
  
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Anne Jutras on February 12, 2013 at 6:01 am said:

Gorgeous capture, Valérie!

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- Valérie Jardin on February 14, 2013 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Merci Anne!
  
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Davor Bakovic on February 12, 2013 at 11:50 am said:

I see those trees for the first time and can almost feel the cold outside. You have captured the temperature and crispness of the air !! Wonderfully done !!Davor

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- Valérie Jardin on February 14, 2013 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Thank you Davor!
  
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mkriegh on February 16, 2013 at 5:27 am said:

First image is my favorite I think. Very much enjoyed this set of images. I love trees and know what you mean about having favorite subjects to return to again and again. For me its a row of Copper Beeches in a church yard not far away from my home.

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Marianne on February 20, 2013 at 12:28 pm said:

An example of “less is more”. Beautiful. As I learn and grow in photography I have taken you on as my on-line mentor. Merci′

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