Hello friends! This is my first post of 2020, so…Happy New Year!
Or – since it’s already the end of January – has the statute of limitations expired on wishing Happy New Year? Hmmmm. Things to ponder. haha 🙂
I recently had a thought about why I like using so much color in my photos. It comes down to one word – imagination.
After I take a photo, I’m either immediately inspired by the image or not. It’s pretty instinctual.
And if I am inspired by an image, I’ll perform a bunch of editing. It’s not because there is something wrong with the natural image ‘as is’, but rather, I like to push the boundaries of shading, coloring and focus.
Basically, my end goal is to bring the image to a point where the reality of the landscape meets my imagination.
Speaking of imagination, some of the proudest moments I have as a dad, is when I see my two children using their imaginations. Whether it’s my daughter roaming around the house singing her own made-up song. Or my son creating an entire empire with two small toys, a matchbox car and a box of tissues. These moments are truly awesome! 🙂
My imagination has happily brought me through the first half of my life. And, I know for sure, it will do the same for the second half, and beyond.
Categories: Inspiration, Photography
Magical awesome pieces!
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Thanks so much!
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Brilliant! (As always)
Your work is so gorgous and inspiring. Always makes a bright spot in my day! Happy Friday, Shell
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Thank you, Shell! That’s very sweet of you to say. Always enjoy hearing from you. 🙂
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Beautiful photos and reflections, Kevin. It is always a gift when you share your imagination! 💜
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Thank you so much, Carol! Very sweet of you to say. It’s always nice to hear your positive words! 🙂
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Very beautiful pictures!! 😉
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Thanks so much! 😊Great to meet you!
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So colorful! Beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Robert!
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Happy New Year, I liked Thor’s Hammer 🔨 😊👌🏻
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Thanks so much! Nice to meet you!
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All beautiful, as always. I think I would like to spend some time under “Drops of Light,” it looks quite peaceful.
Happy new year! 😊
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Thank you so much! Great to hear from you 😊
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Well, it’s February now, but Happy New Year, anyway. Lol!!
Kevin, your photos are beautiful, art and just plain scrumptious.
Your kids sound wonderful, and it always warms me when I know children’s creative energies are allowed to flourish! Father on, Kevin!
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Hi Resa! Thanks for the happy new year! I guess it’s never too late to be nice 😊I really appreciate the kind words. Hope 2020 brings you much joy!
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Nice enhancement of photos, Kevin.
Art
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Thanks Art! 😎
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Hi Kevin 🙂 So glad to see you back! Love the pictures, and California inspires imagination.
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Thanks so much Michele! 😃✌🏻
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Great to see a new batch of uniquely Kevin images again!
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And…great to hear from you, Mitch! Thanks bud. 🙂
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Lovely to read about the background to your photo processing. Your photos are always interesting and eye-catching – and colourful! 😀
Happy 2020 to you too. 😀
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Thank you! Have a great weekend!
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🙂
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Welcome back, Kevin 🙂
Your photos are beautiful and colorful art 😀
Good to hear, that your kids are using their imagination too.
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Hi Irene, thanks so much! Hope you and your family are having an excellent 2020 so far 🙂
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Thank you, Kevin.
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Hi Kevin…..Absolutely brilliant pictures! My favourite was the first one….Forever Sunset….Thanks for sharing….and…..Happy 2020 to you as well….May all your dreams come true! Angel hugs, Barbara xxx
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Thanks so much, Barbara! Hugs to you as well 🙂
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I always enjoy your work, Kevin.
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Thanks, Dan! Hope all is well.
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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Hi Kevin!
Glad to be on your list! Love the photos. We are on our way to Florida to enjoy the milder weather & some color too (as you well know NE drab in the winter!)
Happy New Year!
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Thanks Carolyn! Have an awesome time in Florida! 😎
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Welcome back, Kevin! A Happy New Year to you, too!
Love your enhanced, imaginative photos, especially “Thor’s Hammer.” The skies are vibrant with joyfulness 🙂
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Thank you Rosaliene! Great to hear from you. 😊
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I love the intensity of color in your photos!
Happy New Year to you! Glad to see your post in my inbox!
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Hi, and thank you! I’m also glad to see your comment in my inbox. Hope 2020 brings you much joy!
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Kevin, it is great to have you back, may your year continue the be happy.
Thanks for explaining what lies behind your enhanced photography. It is the true artist
within you expressing in stronger and vivid colours what you see and feel.
Like in a painting. So very beautiful they are, makes the heart sing.
It is a delight tin read about your children’s strong an happy imagination.
Miriam
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Thanks so much, Miriam! You always have such kind thoughts to share. I always really enjoy reading your positive comments. I hope 2020 has been good to you thus far, and that your year ahead is filled with many beautiful and happy moments. 🙂
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I think it’s excellent that you use the magic of colour to match your imagination, Kevin. ✨✨ It makes your works unique. How dull our world will become without imaginations?
It’s great that your children are following your steps and embrace creativity.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Forever Sunset is my favourite among all the stunning photos. The scene makes me dream.
Happy New Year! 🎈 (No, it’s not too late, we’re still in January) 😊
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Hi Isabelle! I definitely knew which photo would be your favorite. 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words and letting me say Happy New Year 30 days late. haha Great to hear from you. I plan on replying to your email soon. Hope your week has been excellent!
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Congratulations Kevin on being true to yourself and giving your children the space to be themselves, it is freeing to express ourselves creatively, the younger we start the better, great photos!!
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Hi Laura! Thanks so much. Always nice to hear from you. 🙂
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Kevin, looks like your instincts are guiding you well! The saturated tones are nice & rich, fit the scenes perfectly, and we get a warm vibe from it all. It’s obvious you’ve jazzed the colors, and that you’re illustrating something, in this case, your feeling about, and imaginative take on the scene, and that you’re not trying to represent this as an exact reproduction. These pictures always look to me like great posters for the good life on the West Coast. And great to hear about the kids enjoying their imaginations, too. Send all the warm colors you got! 🙂
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Thanks Robert! Appreciate the kind words. You are right – I think my photos are just a projection of how I’m feeling livin’ the good life on the West Coast. 🙂
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Happy New Year! I just burst out laughing 😆 thinking about when my mom thought that random guy was you and went in for a tight hug! Lol but the guy embraced her! We need to get together soon! Hope you and the family are well xoxox Love, Amber 😊
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Haha, nice to hear from you Amber! Hope you are doing excellent. Looking forward to hanging out soon!
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Happy New Year! These photo’s are such an inspiration. I love the bursts of color 🙂 x
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Thanks Ellie! xxx 🙂
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