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Inspiration Photo Friday: Seek and Discover

12 Friday Jul 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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beauty, challenge, change, determination, discover, earth, evolution, growth, intense, life, nature, patience, pear tree, seek, strength, thoughts

Throughout my life, I’ve had to reinvent myself many times in order to adapt to change. We all do. I don’t mean become a different person, I just mean evolving and growing at a faster pace. Some people have a hard time doing that but I just never had a choice, so I got used to it. You really learn a lot about yourself when life is a constant challenge. I always felt it was healthy to seek out the “new” within you because you never know what you will discover.

I took this photo the other day in our backyard. We have two cherry trees which always bloom in the spring and grow the cutest plump cherries in the summer. I love watching the process. We also have a small pear tree not too far from them, but I never really pay attention to it because it just doesn’t really grow. Well, the other day I visited the tree and to my surprise there were tiny pears hanging off its branches. This really made me smile.

It’s moments like this that remind me of how life can be funny, yet intense. There are new and exciting things out there, right in front of you, that are just waiting for you to discover them. Some may be scary or sad, but it’s these things that inspire growth and change and push you to see more of you are, as well as who you can be. Some may even remind you of who you once were.

Today, I still encounter challenges on a daily basis. They keep my thoughts flowing and my determination to move forward, right on the surface. The strength and patience I have gained throughout the years surely make a big difference in my battles as well. This all makes up “me”. And because of all the times I had to seek within myself to persevere, I have discovered there is an endless amount of beauty that will always remain. No one can destroy it or take it away because it’s all mine. And I promise myself to let it shine every new day I have on this Earth. Okay “life”, bring it on. I’m ready for your next journey.

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Color in Films: 300

27 Monday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color in Films

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300, autumn, comic, dark, fall, fighting, film, frank miller, intense, love, persians, rich, saturated, spartans, war

Directed by Zack Snyder, 300 offers an intense experience visually and emotionally. The story is based off the comic series by Frank Miller and tells the brave tale of the war between the Spartans and Persians. Standing strong, King Leonidas leads the way as the Spartan army follows.   The art production of this film is amazing. With its saturated and cinematic shots, it stays true to the original series beautifully.

The color palette of 300 is very much like the story; deep, intense and dark. However, it comes to life with every scene. Filled with drama, love, endless action and history, it will turn your world upside down and not only get you pumped but at times horrify as well.

Look to this palette for autumn weddings and fall events. The richer colors make an impact as the neutral tones set the stage for unforgettable style.

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