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by AnnaJo Vahle
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What is it?
A couple of months ago, I was spending the afternoon with some friends. I had been doing some plein air painting. We were in... more
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What is it?
A couple of months ago, I was spending the afternoon with some friends. I had been doing some plein air painting. We were in North Brevard County, Florida. It was a steaming hot afternoon.
My friend and I wandered around trying to amuse ourselves. As we chatted amiably, we noticed something pretty interesting. We found some fascinating creatures to watch! Since I am trying to keep this a bit of a mystery, I won't give many more clues.
We watched them for a couple hours. We were able to get up right in their faces. We took turns touching these wondrous creatures. They didn't seem to mind, at all. They didn't utter a sound. They had wrinkled skin but were smooth to the touch. Fortunately, I had my camera with me. I took lots and lots of photographs of them from various angles. The lighting was good as the sky was a bit cloudy. I had no good excuse not to get some interesting shots.
I intend to post a few more photos at a later date...
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This sensational capture of this intriguing living creature is mind blowing and captivating AnnaJo!! for a second i thought you went to an alien planet to shoot this otherworldly image. love the textures and visuals!! L/F
Lori Kingston
This is the craziest thing I've ever seen! And it definitely fits the definition of "NEAR" -- voting for you in the contest! :) L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Lori. I was right up in it's face. He/she seemed just as curious about me as I was about it.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular close manatee composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L … voted in the ACTIVE ABC GROUP MEMBERS - N IS FOR NEAR contest
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Gary.
Constance Lowery
this is absolutely awesome! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Constance. Seeing a manatee up so close is a bit weird.
Joe Schofield
Major macro creepiness, AJ! I have no clue. L/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
It is the mouth of a manatee, Joe! The yellow globular shape is it's tongue as it catches water drops falling from a boat.
Randi Kuhne
I never would have guessed! L/F/V(What In The World Photography contest)
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Randi. I am delighted.
Donna Kennedy
Great shot and detail...L
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you,, Donna.
Mariola Szeliga
Very interesting capture. Since this is a macro group, it must something small. A snail?
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Mariola. It is the tongue of a manatee catching drops of water.
Julie Shiroma
Had no clue and totally cheated and read the idea of others. Very fun.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
I understand. I would have done the same, Julie. Kinda fun, isn't it?
Constance Lowery
great capture. L/G+
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Constance. It was exciting.
Jim Williams
It appears to be an elephant/cactus hybrid.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Haha…The hairs are pretty nasty looking, aren't they?
Hari Shankar M
Interesting perspective...
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Hari.