Friday, March 22, 2013

Observe the Curve- Focus on Life Week 12


Music is the expression of the movement of the waters,
the play of curves described by changing breezes. - Claude Debussy
 Our prompt this week from The Studio Sublime was 'Observe the Curve'. My first thought was- huh? Is she kidding? What the heck does that mean?? And then 'things' started happening in my wee brain. My first thought was of architectural elements. There is a little construction going on down by the river. So I trooped downtown to see if I could see some of the workers doing acrobatics up on the curved roof. But wouldn't you know they'd blocked it off (not enough hard hats to go around, I suppose). Of course if they hadn't, I never would have gone around the other side to see this sight. Women hold up half the sky, after all!


I can look right out my studio window and see the dome (It: duomo) of the Arkansas State Capitol building. I've always loved looking up into domes, so one day when I was shipping off a wee package- because the Capitol houses my nearest post office- I brought along my camera (and set off the alarm) to shoot a few pictures up into the glorious dome. I wanted to lie down on the floor, but I thought that might get me just a little bit more attention than I really wanted. So here is the capitol- inside and out!

I didn't discover curves; I only uncovered them.
- Mae West

And just one more picture, because I like it! Want more more curvaceous observations? Start here...
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29 comments:

  1. Bits of LearningMarch 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Laurie! You found yourself some wonderful curves!!! The inside of the Capitol dome is wonderful!

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  2. AliciaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    That's exactly what I like about Sally's prompts. There are weeks when I get a 'huh?!' too (this week was one of them) - then I start paying attention. And beautiful things happen when you pay attention: like your beautiful curvilinear moments.
    Thanks for sharing - love them all.

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  3. Beti HorvathMarch 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Love that first photo, how perfect!

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  4. thewovenspokeMarch 22, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Great bunch of curves that you discovered. Like your pics.

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  5. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerMarch 22, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Laurie, Your Mae West quote would be perfect on Adrienne's blog. I love it. I join you in loving domes - not sure why but you're right - the Arkansas Capital Building is a lovely one!

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  6. TanyaMarch 22, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I absolutely adore Mae West and that quote is perfect for this week.

    I love architecture elements as well and those are some awesome curves.

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  7. A Polymer PenchantMarch 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I love hearing about the prompts changing your course. What beautiful curves you found! I'm with you stareing up into domes is a good place to be

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  8. AnnetteMarch 22, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Your curves are fantastic, but the inside of the dome is pretty awesome! If I had set off the alarm, I would have thought twice about laying on the floor for the shot!

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  9. brokenteepeeMarch 22, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Curves abound. I love looking up into domes as well - St. Peter's in Rome was amazing.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Laurie, you've really captured some great curves! I agree, building and sculpture can have the most impressive curves of all!! I like how your quest unfolded :-)

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  11. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsMarch 23, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    LOVE the capital inside and out!! Looking out your studio, and beyond, discovering the curves in architecture: outstanding! Gracias for taking me along on your fantastic architectural tour!

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  12. aneri_masiMarch 23, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    The first one and the last one are my absolute favorites! The capitol ones are gorgeous too, but those two are very unique :)

    Yeah, good call on not lying down on the floor after setting off the alarm :)

    This is such a fun post!

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  13. IslandgirlMarch 23, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I like the first one... botht the women holding up the sky and the curved Sculpture(?).

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  14. Mary K. McGrawMarch 23, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    All your photos are great. The sharpness and colors in your photo of the inside of dome of the capitol building is amazing.

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  15. Becky PancakeMarch 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Outstanding job finding curves Laurie.

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  16. Maude LynnMarch 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Cool shots!

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  17. LoriFMarch 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Awesome photos! I particularly love the first one showing the bare bones...wonderful!

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  18. Honey from the BeeMarch 23, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Gorgeous shots! That first one is breathtaking.

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  19. glassbead, isinglass designMarch 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks to all of you for looking and for the wonderful comments. Lynne, that curved thing is the beginning of the new roof over the stage down by the river at the farmer's market. The old fabric-y one was blown to bits by some heavier-than-usual winds. What a perfect place to set up a table and sell glass...not!

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  20. AdrienneMarch 23, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I love them all especially the first one!

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  21. Courtney BreulMarch 23, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    What beautiful curves. I had to laugh, because I would have been the one laying on the floor shooting up! (have been known to do it before)

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  22. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 23, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    "Women hold up the sky"...love that! Beautiful pictures...would love to have that view outside my window! I also would have liked to have been there when you set off the alarm!!!!!!

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  23. DonnaMarch 23, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I always love your pics!

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  24. Lori PMarch 24, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful images!

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  25. AntiquityTravelersMarch 24, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    nice curves! Love all the architecture!

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  26. Therese's TreasuresMarch 24, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful photos. I work for the State of Alabama and I observe people lying on the floor of the Rotunda all the time to get and good picture of the dome. I am sure you lying on the floor would not have been a big deal.
    Therese

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  27. ShelMarch 24, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    What great photos for this week's challenge - love the first one especially!

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  28. Shai WilliamsMarch 24, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    What glorious pictures of curves! I especially love the first one.

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  29. Pearl and PebbleMarch 24, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Fabulous curves-I love the inside of the dome!

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