It was those words that inspired this original release, “Enlightenment”, this afternoon:
A little about this shot…
In all honesty, I am still in complete and utter awe at just how much this picture has come to mean to me. It’s amazing how three little worlds can inspire so much emotion, so much feeling, so much intensity and so much VISION… that the image that’s swirling in your head just needs to come out and be ALIVE. That’s what I felt while I was making this. It took about two and a half days, and a lot of care and attention to detail, but my GOD, where it’s ended up is better than I could ever have imagined it in my head.
A little about the lotus flower…
The anomaly of the lotus flower is a powerful symbol in Buddhist religion. The flower stands tall and unpolluted in muddy waters. It germinates in the darkness below, emerges above the water, and blossoms into a beautiful flower in bright sunlight. Buddhists use the symbol to refer to the complete purification of the body, soul, and mind even as the roots remain firm in the ground. (read more)
*looks again and sighs in satisfaction*
It’s not even pride I’m feeling right now. It’s utter contentment for the emotion I see before me. The life that pours out to me from this picture, knowing that it came from my heart and soul. It’s such a rare treat to truly see the visions in your head come to life… and this has truly been a vision, a revelation, an enlightenment…
And I am so happy to share it with you.
PS: For those of you that were disappointed by my very first blog post… there actually *are* boobies in this one. LOL!
There are so many interesting points to this image Ryker. It’s fascinating, it invites you to explore it.
I love the work you put into this. The textures and shape of every element wants your eyes to dance all over it.
Really terrific!
Thank you so much, Gita! Yes… I feel that too. I think my eyes were dancing all over it when I was making it!!! I mean, how else could I explain all of that crazy explosion of flower petal color??? hahahahaha! Explore away, my dear… I so love sharing these moments of inspiration with you, my friend. :)
It’s beautiful.. *impressed and silent* (and both don’t happen often! ;))
Awww, so flattered that you like it, Vint. :) Truly. Thank you.
I really love this image, Ryker, thanks for sharing it and your thoughts.