Living in the Monet by Kirk Jordan

Tuesday, 28th October 2008

Living in the Monet

by Kirk Jordan

Water Lily in a garden pond, Little Rock, AR.
I titled this photo ‘Living in the Monet’ in recognition of French Impressionist Claude Monet who loved to paint water lilies. While I did use Photoshop to tweak the contrast and clean up specks floating on the water surface, the vibrant color of this setting is all natural and results from the confluence of two temperatures of light. The lilies themselves were bathed in the blue of setting-day shade, while a near brick building caught the full warmth of the setting sun and back lit the lilies as reflected on the water’s surface.

Equipment: Nikon D-300, 70-300 zoom

Kirk Jordan

Kirk Jordan is a photographer for the State of Arkansas.
As is, my day job involves a lot of grip and grins of persons in suits, so I relish the after-hours photo ‘hobby’ when I frame Arkansas’ flora and fauna. I particularly like to take pictures of natural things in less conventional ways. I try to press beyond pure naturalism, to suggest the blending of the material and spiritual worlds.

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27 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Very unusual shot. The colors really play games with my eyes. You allow us a glimpse under the water to see the new buds reaching for the light, while the light itself is bent and bounced down through the water. Perfect title–I like it!
Alex Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Fantastic: this is what photography is for!
After several days of boring, obvious shots, finally something artistic, creative and original.
Congratulations!
Malta Photography Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
very good shot indeed both photographically and creatively. Great use of lighting and well balanced editing. great job.
Larry Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Wow. Love it. Great eye.The colors brightend up a damp and dark morning. Thanks.
planet lover Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Very nice work!
cabriolil Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
C’est magnifique!
Renee Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Beautiful, Kirk!
Julie Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Awesome! Wonderful and Perfect in every way. Thanks for showing us what a picture should be.
A breathtaking experience.
Pauline Jones Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
This is highly original and for my money better than Monet.
Will Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Love the colors and the way you can see into the water on the left but not on the right.
Andrew Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Oh this is just so pretty, I just LOVE this pink color…
Anatara Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
The title impressed me (and I immediately wanted to open it)and then the image made me ecstatic!

This is one of the best submissions I have seen on the site.

Thank you for seeing and sharing the beauty.
Julia A. Richman Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Simply magnificant! Thanks for sharing.
Britelite Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
My favorite Photographer ever…..with his sharp eye continually capturing and sharing the beauty of the Lord in magnificent ways to make us ever the more aware of The Creator, His Creation, and His Amazing Grace! me
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
A Beauty!
I see the spores of new lilies in the pond as well.
Julie Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Awesome! Wonderful and Perfect in every way. Thanks for showing us what a picture should be.
A breathtaking experience.
Linda May Says:
October 29th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Wow this is so beautiful. My favorite after my first look at this site.
Charles Says:
October 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
The title alone was enough to make this awesome when I saw it in my feed reader… and then there’s a beautiful photograph to go along with it!

As for it being better than Monet… well, I think we’re talking about two entirely different media, no? That would be like comparing apples and oranges.
Derek Says:
October 30th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Eye catching shot and what great colour. fantastic.
Sue Gagnon Says:
October 31st, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Stunning and the title is PERFECT, as well! Very, very nice work here!
Anurag Says:
November 1st, 2008 at 8:32 am
Very colorful, but a bit busy looking though.
Amazing pattern on the leaf!!!
a. Says:
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:54 am
So vibrant!
mike Says:
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 am
Beautiful shape and colors.
Britelite Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Still as beautiful a year later! me
Su Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Like this it is very much like a monet, well captured.
Rajib Singha Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
It’s a beauty!
Renee Says:
October 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
very impressive shot!