John Guild Photography: Featured Galleries and Collections

Foral Poles

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:40:57 GMT

Flowers - Twins

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:04:52 GMT

The word 'Twins' implies 'identical'. While looking at the image, the viewer subconsciously compares the two elements within the image to determine the validity of the claim. However, in Twins it is difficult to validate the claim because the two elements are shown at different views. The act of trying to validate the claim provokes tension in the viewer long enough to consider what the word 'identical' really means. Can anything ever be identical? Is there such thing as a twin?

As it turns out, the elements within the image Twins are identical although not through comparison but by the fact that they are the same image shown from two different sides. The viewer may realize this, and if so, then realizes that the image Twins is actually a lie.

‘Art is a lie that makes us realize truth’- Pablo Picasso

Flowers - Predator & Prey

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:14:00 GMT

These images were captured after midnight. Approaching the scene quietly is critical otherwise the predator & prey are frightened away. There is still much unknown about the 'after dark' activities among these floral species although it appears disturbing to say the least. Further investigation will be required.

Flowers - Square Colors

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:49:11 GMT

Flower Icarus

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:06:47 GMT

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Flowers - After Dark

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:02:30 GMT

What do we really know about the life of the flower after dark? During day light hours the flower is obvious and beautiful for all to see. Yet, at night, when no one is looking, the flower has another life, one that is not fully understood. Through these images I have attempted to reveal the life of the flower after dark. Great care was taken to set the camera in a hidden location, on a remote shutter released, in an effort remain invisible to the flower. Now, through these images I can reveal the mysterious life of the flower after dark. Some of the images are frankly distributing and surprising. The viewer is free to draw their own conclusions. For me however, conclusions based on these images are not definitive. Further work is required before we can fully understand the life of the flower ‘After Dark’. - JG

Also see:
http://www.guildphotos.com/p900883547
http://www.guildphotos.com/p758248000

Flowers - Red Balls

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:13:34 GMT

Flowers - Surrender Deeply

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:58:14 GMT

Today you have given me the message of surrender. I have offered to you my very flower-heart. In the dark night with tears, in the unknown prison-cell of illusion. In the house of the finite, no longer shall I abide. I know you are mine. I have known this, Mother, O Queen of the Eternal. - Sri Chinmoy 1974

Flowers - In the Sun

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:22:53 GMT

Also see the After Dark series at:

http://www.guildphotos.com/p1046785163
http://www.guildphotos.com/p900883547

Flowers - Caged

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:39:22 GMT

Flowers - Both Sides

jguild2120@aol.com (John Guild Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:41:41 GMT

Water creates an imperfect reflection, 'asymmetric' if you will. Somewhat like life - beautiful but imperfect.