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30 June 2011

Friday My Town Shoot Out: Simplicity

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Attributed to Leonardo da Vinci

Ah the challenge for this week's shoot-out is a mighty one.

Rhododendrons are finally on their way out. The dark background here is a window in our house.

Not only should our pictures reflect the uniqueness of our town, they should also show that we learned something from reading Rebecca's suggestions on simplicity of composition.


Last weekend John and I attended the nearby Inavale Horse Trials, which attracts several hundred amazing riders to our town every year.


It was tricky to get pictures that weren't too far away and didn't have fences, posts, or spectators complicating the background.


Last week we also had a wonderful canoe ride on the Siletz river. This is somebody's swimming hole rope, resting on the surface of a pool.



Part of an old-style fuel tank on a nearby farm.




Daisies cover the meadows right now. It seems a shame to convert their bright colors to black and white, doesn't it?


But black and white is the simplest thing I can think of, and the daisy still looks like a daisy.

All photos shot in Corvallis, Oregon
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Posted by Kerry at 12:37 PM

19 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    love the shot of the rider's boot in the stirrup and only the front leg of the horse. really nice!

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  2. JamaJune 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Simplicity is always the best, it grab the viewer's attention immediately.

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  3. ellen abbottJune 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    great pictures. I try to live simply.

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  4. GingerVJune 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I went back and looked 4 times, trying to pick a FAV and make a decent comment... I think the daisies won.... but would have liked the color or gold against a blue sky too. And the boot/stirup/horse's leg.... okay and the rope & water. great shots All.

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  5. GingerVJune 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I'm BAD! - I read through a few more posts, then realized that your daisies are probably white.... here we have a simular flower that is bright yellow with a black center, and my mind put those colors in your photo - I sitll love that photo best.

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  6. HeatherJune 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Oh my goodness....your photos are stunning and I love the boot shot!! All of them share true simplicity. Wonderful visit, this was, glad I came by.

    Stop over to see a little bit of Vermont's simplicity, through my eyes, if you like.

    Best to you, Heather

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  7. PaulineJune 30, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I too love the daisy. But also the rope over the water and the boot shot. All fantastic shots!

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  8. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Black and white, amazing idea for this theme. Some great shots. Can't beat a horse for simple elegance to me.
    QMM

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  9. Bagman and ButlerJuly 1, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    The riders boot...what a perfect idea and photo -- simple, elegant, unexpected.

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  10. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    wow Kerry!! best post I have seen so far. I like that you have brought attention back to "our towns". all the photos are fantastic, but maybe the boot shot or the horse jumping, my favs.

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  11. FrikoJuly 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    these are very good.
    I like the swimming rope, you can't get simpler than that.

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  12. A ScatteringJuly 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    The rider's boot in the stirrup is very striking - super shot!

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  13. ~JarieLyn~July 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Kerry. Great photos. I really like the rider on the horse and the old fuel tank. Simplicity at its best.

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  14. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    The third photo is spot on, Great job.

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  15. shabby girlJuly 1, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I LOVE that last daisy shot! It's perfect, really.
    Simple, and perfect. :)

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  16. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeJuly 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This are so beautiful, even in bw. :)
    LG Tina

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  17. EG CameraGirlJuly 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Awesome daisy shot! I think black and white is perfect for simplicity!

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  18. Reya MellickerJuly 4, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Gorgeous pictures, both simple and complex. Isn't that the most accurate way to reflect "reality" ??

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  19. HilaryJuly 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Nicely done. You have some interesting perspectives here. The one I like best is the rider's boot.

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