Today I bring you one such special moment. It is a very
simple, yet deeply spiritual visual poem that takes place between a small bee
and a few pink flowers.
1. The Silent Mixture of Light and Color
When we look at the photo we have provided, the first thing
that catches our eye is its serenity. Here, a yellow and black striped bee is
delicately perched on a small pink flower. A key element of Lens Light Visuals
is the use of “soft, diffused natural light.” In this photo, the light
beautifully highlights the softness of the petals and the transparency of the
bee’s wings.
Look at the color palette here. The deep pink flowers and
the natural green background around them bring a sense of comfort to our minds.
In LLV, I follow a “minimalist” style. By highlighting only this quiet moment,
without unnecessary colors or objects, we create a quiet space where we want to
gaze at it.
2. Bee: Symbol of Concentration
When you look closely at this photo, even the tiny hairs on
the bee’s body are very clearly visible. He is so absorbed in his work that he
seems to have forgotten the whole world. This teaches us the lesson of
"Mindfulness". Doing even the smallest task with full attention and
concentration is a path to spiritual development.
When we sit in the middle of a small flower garden like this
in a Sri Lankan environment and look at it, we feel that we are also a part of
that nature. The bee sucks the nectar from the flower without harming the
flower. It is an "innocent transaction" in nature. This encounter
between the bee and the flower shows us the mutual bond and respect that exists
in every moment of life.
3. Solitude vs Loneliness
According to the visual guide of LLV, I always try to
emphasize "Solitude and Silence". Although many people see loneliness
as a feeling of loneliness, when viewed spiritually, loneliness is a place
where one finds oneself.
When looking at this photo, everything around is blurred,
and the focus is only on the bee and the flower. It is like a quiet sacred
place that we find in the midst of the noise of the world. The "low-angle
shots" that I use in my photography allow me to build a close relationship
with the subject. It is as if we are sitting small among the bunch of flowers.
4. A Soulful Vision Beyond Technology
Most photographers only talk about ISO, Shutter Speed or
Aperture. But that is not my goal in LLV. Anyone can technically capture a
moment of a bee hovering over a flower on camera. But to capture the silence of
that moment and the spiritual energy flowing through it, your heart must also
be connected to it.
Nature is a temple, or a meditation center. When you pick up
a camera, you are not taking a photo; you are capturing the true nature of
nature. As I always say, “Photography is not taken with the eyes, but with the
heart and soul.”
5. Sri Lankan Environment and Spiritual Peace
Our country, Sri Lanka, is a paradise for anyone seeking
spiritual healing. This environment, filled with trees, birds, and bees, holds
many secrets. The soft earthy tones and natural greens in this photograph
reflect the timeless beauty of our country.
When you look at a small flower or a stream in your yard,
you too are a part of that silence. Through LLV, I try to bring that serenity
to you. What we need is not expensive equipment, but a sensitive mind that can
look at nature with mindfulness.
📷 Gentle Camera Notes for Beginner Photographers
If you too are someone who wants to capture the beauty of
nature on camera, these few simple ideas of mine will light your way:
1. Patience and Breathing: To take a photo of a fast-moving
creature like a bee, you must first be quiet. Control your breathing. When you
are calm, the creatures in the environment will no longer see you as a threat.
They will allow you to enter their world.
2. Pursue Natural Light: Take photos in the morning or
evening when the gentle sun is setting. This will bring out the natural
textures and colors of the objects more lovingly. Strong sunlight can break the
serenity of the photo.
3. Seek Simplicity: Don’t try to fill the frame with too
much. Focus on just one flower or one creature. Blurring the background will
increase the focus on your subject.
4. Don’t be a slave to technology: Don’t get stressed out by
only thinking about the settings on your camera. Instead, think about how the
scene you are seeing makes you feel. Capture what your heart feels on camera.
Conclusion
These pink flowers and the bee hovering over them remind us
that life is beautiful in those small moments. To capture that moment, our
minds need to be quiet. As Lens Light Visuals (LLV), I always try to take you
to that silence.
When was the last time you experienced the tranquility of
nature? Do you remember a time when you were silent while looking at a small
flower in your yard or a cloud floating in the sky? Share that experience with
me.
Always be mindful and calm.
With love, Anuradha Sandeepika (LLV)
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