Ominous Beauty - Sunflowers in a Storm - Sunflowers at Sunset
by Lourry Legarde
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Ominous Beauty - Sunflowers in a Storm - Sunflowers at Sunset
Artist
Lourry Legarde
Medium
Photograph - Photography; Digital Art
Description
Two sunflowers stand tall in the foreground of a sunflower field, their golden petals bathed in the fading light of the setting sun. It is an hour after the golden hour, but the sky still retains a golden hue. In the distance, ominous clouds gather, casting a shadow over the field.
The ominous clouds are a dark gray color, and they are heavy with rain. They are gathering in the distance, but they are moving closer to the sunflower field. The contrast between the bright yellow of the sunflowers and the dark gray of the clouds creates a sense of drama and suspense.
The art is full of symbolism. The sunflowers can be seen as a symbol of hope and resilience, even in the face of adversity. The ominous clouds can be seen as a symbol of challenge or difficulty. The overall painting is a reminder that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places, and that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
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March 6th, 2012
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Bruce Bley
Congratulations on your 2nd place finish in the contest "Sunflowers Galore", Lourry! It is an absolutely beautiful image!
Lourry Legarde replied:
Yay! Thank you so much, Bruce! I appreciate all the votes and the wonderful comments, Bruce! More power to you. :)
Gloria Ssali
simply awesome Lourry words fail me so beautiful so sensitively done and the incredinble mood you create are all oustanding
Bob Orsillo
I love visiting your gallery Lourry, Your art is enchanting it takes to other places and times. Beautiful art work! .. v/f