Color of Fire

A balanced mix between the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. A handful of joy...a sprinkling of sunshine...a whole lot of fun.

Against the backdrop of black and white - it's orange that I sought out today.

I'm feeling the fear. I'm feeling the resistance. I'm feeling all of those feelings that come with beginning anew. My head is telling me one thing..my heart - another. I'm holding court to a never ending internal dialogue....a waging war.

I don't..and I do.

I'm not...and I am.

I can't....and I can.

I won't...and yes yes yes - I will.

And so - it's to the intensity and spirit of orange that I've turned. The color of heat. The color of fire. The color of confident forward-moving creative desire.

Comments

[thyme (sarah)]

I'm trying to feel as vibrant as this looks!! I can and I will! Perhaps if I eat some of those oranges...darn flu got us...but we're on the mend...actually cooked dinner tonight!

[honey]

purple and orange...my favorite colors. do or don't? you are always right for me.

[Sherri B.]

You've written with such clarity about those mixed emotions that always come with new beginnings...and your photo is so lively and bright! What a lovely post...

[Anyes - Far Away in the Sunshine]

Thank you for those vibrant colours, Marcie orange being one of my favourite colours with green gives so much warm. I love the fire it represents and I hope the answers you seek are going to find you soon

[Stacy]

Fantastic composition and colors, I really appreciate the thought you put into your writing.

[Harry]

I like the color against the B&W patterned background. The spread oragnes are nicely balanced. The top petals seem a bit close to the edgr.

[Terry H.]

Orange you glad I stopped by and made a comment. Sorry could not help myself. Love the photo very much!

[Jennifer Richardson]

oh! i so can relate!
i am feeling so much the same
and your fire on black and white
releases the steam from the overheated
kettle in my head:)
thanks for that,
Jennifer

[Zena (healingmoments)]

I am feeling so much the same and so often...
Blockages are challenging but the secret of the practice is keep on dealing with them till we manage to dissolve them... or till we learn simply to circle them
Orange is the color of the second chakra which is deeply related to utilization of creative forces into all aspects of being, and in particular to soul travels and adventures
It is involved when we want to direct self creativity, toward devotion
Your words and amazing images are always so meaningful. Thanks!

[Photo Attraction]

It's almost a "two in one" photo... B&w and then lots of colors.
Great work!

[Beth]

Wonderful joyful color for this time of year!

[Elena Caravela]

I'm refreshed now!

[Brenda]

Marci - this is so creative and lovely. I love the contrast of the deeply saturated fiery orange against the black and white backdrop. A happy and inspiring still life - at which you excel. I always view your still lifes and think "why didn't I think of that?"

[Pat]

The orange colors look wonderful against that black and white background!

[lisa]

I wonder if so many of us feel these very same things at the beginning of a new year.
Wonderful post, Marcie, and I just love the energy of this photo.
xo.

[Foxglove Lane]

By a funny quirky coincidence I just photographed a bowl of tangerines! Isn't it just what we need right now! But I am loving your combination of b/w flowers and how they dazzle too....a very thoughtful image.....and how you sought it out......

[David Hawkins]

A very pleasing color pallette here.

[Kathryn Dyche Dechairo]

This post speaks to me in many ways . . . not least my own battle of emotions that I have going on too. Love the splash of color, I needed that today.

[Nonnie]

i was taken aback at the bright orange against the black and white! swoosh! it filled me up with cheer!

[Kim Kath]

FABULOUS!! Really love the color burst Marcie!

[Roselle]

Love the color of orange. It is one of my favorite colors Makes me happy.

[Arnd]

This image has a strong gravitational pull and draws you in like a moth to a flame...
Really fascinating and original work, Marcie.

[Danielle]

This is so different for you!!! Absolutely eye catching. I love it!!!

[Gerri Smalley]

I LOVE the contrast and burst of orange here. It makes me smile.... I can look at this over and over...
Sending you wishes of more and more confidence. ;)

[JMS*]

Magnifique, très joli, très bien fait !

[LensScaper]

Beautiful still life study

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[rian]

very nice still life shot.. as for us, we're on a constant binge of oranges to keep up our resistance to colds.. :D

[yz]

it really cheers up the viewer

[george]

Now that's what I call a great use of colour; elegant and startling it's a real eye-catcher.

[shooter]

Superb composition

[Arjan - PlasticDaisy]

That is just a perfect still life! The colors are perfect!

[Christopher]

These colors make me happy!