Symbiotic Flow

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What we have here is a art piece for a show with unusual concept on what is means to be a terrestrial being. I thought about this for a while before I chose my subject. Anyone who knows me knows that water has always been a battle. We lived in the country when I was very young and without a well. It was hard to get water so I learned early an appreciation for water conservation. Later we have a well but the water is high in minerals that the plants in my garden don’t like so water treatment is a must. Without water all things living will die so it’s impossible to live without.

When we send missions into space to explore other planets the water is the first thing we look for or some sign that it was there. We don’t look for gold or silver first – it’s always water because that is what can support life as we know it. Hence my photo so freely letting the water flow. To the left I overlay the lack of water and to the right I overlay the life it brings. It may be aquatic versus terrestrial but without the aquatic the terrestrial life can not be.

Symbiotic Flow
Symbiotic Flow

The above picture wasn’t easy to get clamping a garden hose to a light stand and trying to not get my camera wet as I held the shutter remote in my mouth!

Since the show calls for this to be a postcard and mailed I chose Moo printing because they do pretty good work. You can order 10 cards for 9.95 and what’s more is you can have a different image on each card! Don’t you just love how they packaged it? It’s like a little present.

If you follow my referral link and save 10% on your order plus I will save money on my next order! http://www.moo.com/share/crxdb8

Print from Moo printing
Print from Moo printing

 

The show promises to be a very interesting one featuring the artwork of  Bay Area environmental artist Cindy Cleary. Exhibit dates from October 8 – Nov 7 from 4-6pm. Hope to see you there!

8 thoughts on “Symbiotic Flow

  • October 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm
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    Very very well done! It sure shows the point you are making!

  • October 7, 2013 at 6:14 pm
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    I love this, Eloine! It’s a strong concept, which comes across well – and is so fun to look at besides! 🙂

  • October 7, 2013 at 6:52 pm
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    Well worth the planning, time and effort that went into getting the shot.

  • October 7, 2013 at 7:13 pm
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    That’s a great project, and nicely executed.

  • October 7, 2013 at 9:52 pm
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    Superb image, Eloine! You are so good! Looks like the cards came out great!

  • October 7, 2013 at 11:01 pm
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    Thanks for dialing us in to the Moo connection.
    Splendid image,

  • October 8, 2013 at 1:09 am
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    A lot of fiddly work but a great result. Well done!

  • October 8, 2013 at 8:09 am
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    Eloine, are your cards available for sale?
    You message is effective and very powerful!
    What a wonderful job you’ve done.

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