This is my first try at combining writing with photography. Although I think these two have very different feels to them, I think they were fairly successful for the first try. What do you think? Which do you prefer and why?
This is my first try at combining writing with photography. Although I think these two have very different feels to them, I think they were fairly successful for the first try. What do you think? Which do you prefer and why?
This, that and the other thing 
I like the first one!
Thank, Sue. I think that has a serene feel to it and as a tea-lover, it came from the heart (or from my cup.)
janet
Both, I think, Janet! 🙂
wonderful
Thanks for the feedback. It’s always good to have, especially when trying something new.
janet
love the first one 🙂 it’s calming…
Good. That’s what I thought and hoped.
janet
It has to be the second photo for me, exhilarating.
Chris.
They’re very different, aren’t they, Chris. I have to admit I like that one, too, because I love the place and look forward each year to being there, riding and relaxing.
janet
It looks the business ok Janet, I had a shot at putting bird sounds to a “poem” I wrote about my bolt hole for summer get away, with a snap shot of the beach on the side – it is good to challenge oneself occasionally keeps the grey matter from getting greyer!!
Chris.
Very nice, Janet! A perfect combo of your talents.
Thanks, Jan. Still work to be done, but it’s a start.
janet
I like the first one best, too, Janet. It evokes sensations, memories of taste, smell, steam of hot tea!
Today would be the perfect day here, Cathy. We’re being pummeled with rain. A good book, a cup of tea, and whiling away the day. 🙂
There’s a dusting of snow here! Alas, I have to go to work today! 😦
I like both. Well done, Janet!
Thanks, Amy. I appreciate the input. 🙂
You’re off to a great start!
Thanks. I’ve seen some that I’d like to emulate but I’m glad these seem to be working.
janet
Love ’em! Wooooowoooooo!
🙂
I love the first one. A great way to start the day.
It is, isn’t it, Raewyn…or any other time as well. 🙂
janet
You’re drinking from an old and beautiful well here. This form is called haiga; it would of course originally been a painting or drawing accompanied by a haiku, but photography has become increasingly common. I haven’t done many myself, my skills being entirely language-based, but I’ve enjoyed it when I have tried my hand.
If mine depended on a drawing or painting of my own, no one would be interested. 🙂 However, I may try one of the apps that makes photos look like paintings or drawings. I also want to learn more about haiga and other styles of poetry. Thanks for the visit and the input.
janet
I like the haiku in the first and the photo from the second. Of course they wouldn’t go together. 🙂 As they are, I like the teacup haiku better. They go together well and are definitely emotional in a good way.
WOT ?! – why do we have to choose ?
What if we get it wrong ? 😉
They are both lovely images, Janet – truly !
You don’t have to chose. I just want feedback. This is pass-fail, so don’t worry. 🙂
The tea is my favorite … both are great – but I don’t understand this with haiku and I’m not much better with poems. Haiku is shorter and it’s a better chance that I understand and relate to them. Great job
Haiku in its strictest form is just three line of five syllables, seven syllables and then again five syllables. There’s a bit more to it than that, but that’s generally accepted. Then there are other related forms that I haven’t tried yet. I like trying to get in as much as possible within that form, a bit like the Friday Fictioneers 100-word stories we do. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
janet
Janet, thank you … I had to ask Google for help about the syllables – didn’t know what that was neither. *smile
We learn something new every day – fantastic.
Found out that – water has two syllables: wa-ter. Know I will look at haiku differently.
Have a great weekend.
You should have more of these, Janet. 🙂
I’m sure I will. I’m pleased you liked them.
Now, what’s the horse thinking…
That she’d rather be in the corral hanging out with the other horses than taking me for a ride. 🙂