“All good men are happy when they choose to be their own authors. Those who choose to have others edit their pathways, must live on the edge of another man’s sword.” ~ Julie Arabi
Just Be Happy
November 16, 2009 · 11 Comments
Categories: Sue Henry Photography
Tagged: IL, Julie Arabi, Makanda, Makanda Boardwalk, rural, still life, Sue Henry Photography
11 responses so far ↓
Bo Mackison // November 16, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Looks like that chair has seen more than a few years. Nice.
elk // November 17, 2009 at 9:35 pm
hi sue…relish the colors and shadow in this one!!
Marcie // November 18, 2009 at 10:59 am
What a great quote. Love the color and light in this image.
oscarstavern // November 18, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I love the images of older treasures.
I also like the quote! VERY True!
Anita // November 19, 2009 at 10:13 am
I didn’t comment on this image, but then came back. Not sure if I’m doing the right thing.
This image doesn’t work for me. I find it too busy, too dark and the verticals are not straight.
Sorry. Usually your images blow me away!
suehenryphotography // November 19, 2009 at 10:45 am
Anita, As you know, we learn from constructive comments from other talented photographers such as yourself and your opinion is always valued!!!
When I posted the image I wondered if I should provide a little background and yes, your perceptions are right on. It is busy and the verticals aren’t straight!! I think that’s why I selected and attached the “happy” quote. LOL
This image was photographed in Makanda, IL — a “hippy” like town in Southern Illinois whose 100 or so residents are primarily artists. It’s a wild and crazy place! The old buildings are all painted bright, weird colors and the wooden boardwalk uneven. I may, if I get enough nerve, post a photo of the other side of the street. And, my goodness, talk about BUSY!!!! (…cluttered with “art,” hmmm junk, is more like it
)
Good to hear from you, Anita!
Kevin Mullins // November 19, 2009 at 7:25 pm
THAT sounds like my kind of town
oneshotbeyond // November 20, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I agree fully with the quote you chose for this awesome photograph Sue!
susanne49 // November 21, 2009 at 2:44 am
Nice shot and full in harmony with the colors in the background. Pretty, pretty…!
Michael Palmer // November 21, 2009 at 10:25 am
I have not been here in a bit, bit as always you WOW with the small details in life Sue!
Toni // November 23, 2009 at 5:43 am
It works for me, Sue, just the way it is.