Pictures as Emotion

The following quotes are from 

Jacob Baal-Teshuva. TOTHKO (2003) Los Angeles Taschen GMBH

Photographs were shot on a NIkon Digital

All Copyright Penelope Davies

Pictures as Drama

A consumated idea between picture and onlooker

A space filled with inner light

The appreciation of art is a true marriage of minds

A picture lives by companionship, expanding and quickening in the eyes of the sensitive observer

I had been drawn to Rothko's works without realising the significance to my own way of thinking, and to my own photographic creative methodology. When my eye is one with the camera, I am being filled with emotion. In nature, it is the emotion reflected back at me that I seek.

The slate quarry in Rosebush, West Wales, .is one of the places I love to visit. On this ocassion, it was the wind that embraced me. It played music in my ears and notes on the water, the movement of a symphony. It was nature's orchestra with rain drops falling singing their song. It was truly joyful.

Calvary (2014)

A film directed and written by John Michael McDonagh.

Father James (Brendon Gleeson) a man of integrity and humanity entered the priesthood late in life. He plays his pastoral role in an Irish county town, where he becomes the victim of an intended murder. In the confessional box he is told by a man who has been abused, that although he is a good priest, he is going to die in a week's time.

This is an excellent film, The script, the scenery, the acting, make this a film not to be missed.

It has had conflicting reviews, but in my opinion this is a thoughtful, intriguing, suspenseful and beautiful film. 

A Winter Witch by Paula Brackston

A mystical story written, as all good magic tales are told, of good versus evil.

A young girl, discovering she has magical powers, an arranged marriage, heartbreak, a magic well, the wicked witch, the good witch....all set in the atmospheric Welsh hills.

I hose this book on a visit to the library because of its connection to Wales, and to the magical myths of the land. I do love stories based on myth and folklore; this one didn't disappoint. It is a simple tale but well written, and succeeded in capturing my attention, I was lost and engrossed in Morgana's world and of those around her who she loved and wanted to protect.

goodreads.com/book/show/15702859-the-winter-witch

Solace by Nicci Gerrard

I enjoy Nicci Gerrard's style of writing. She writes sensitively and has empathy with her characters that allows the reader to become part of the characters' lives. In my opinion she is a very talented writer.

Written in 2005, Solace is one of her earlier books. The story tells of a family breaking down,a betrayal and the aftermath of that betrayal. It is sometimes intense, sometimes sad, sometimes excruciatingly difficult to read because of its depth of feeling. But you always feel that somewhere there is some hope.

Contented Sleep

A bright day, a coffee in the Lounge, strong and steaming, the sun glaring, blinding and harsh. I move towards the beach where the soft wind beckons, the sun now thankfully hiding behind a cloud, a respite from the heat. I spy a sleeping pebble, blissfully content.

Colby Woodland Gardens

A tribute to the lovely flowers at Colby Woodland Gardens this Sunday afternoon

Hidden Gem

St Eidor Church

      

                                                                                     

Today I came upon a hidden gem. I headed out towards the coast and passing through the village of Stackpole Cheriton this church caught my eye. I hadn't visited here before. Churches hold a fascination for me, there is a wealth of history and culture within their walls.

Here I was overwhelmed by all the ancient sculptures and artifacts, and the more modern stained glass windows. I had to take a few minutes to allow my eyes to take it all in. It did feel a little eerie and dark, and lonely too. But once I started photographing, the dark became more light and my interest with all around me grew.

A window in the Prayer Room

choir boy sculptures

                              

 Segment of Tiled Floor                                     Stained Glass Window