Going Green

It is a week of green at i heart faces in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

The above photo of Luke is my choice for the kids' category. It is pure drama: the emotion, the backdrop, the contrast, and the processing. It is one of my favorite photos, partly because it departs from my usual M.O.

The photo below of my niece, Ilex, is my choice for the adults' category. Yes, I know, she isn't technically an adult yet, but I loved this grown-up portrait that captures her vibrance. The vivid greens in the background complement her gorgeous green eyes. The slight red tint to her hair adds to the Irish flavor. Perfect for a St. Patrick's Day tribute.

Colourful Spring

A beam of Sun is teasing my eyes

To make them open

Through the window, green, everywhere.

Green grass, green trees, green heights

Flaming the early Spring landscape.

Some bright dots of yellow overthere,

The shy rose buds softening the air,

Here and there, poppies-like red patches

And above, the blue hat of the sky.

Green, playing with the lights of wonder

Green grinning, conductor of colours,

Green spreading, to awaken the details

And left dark tones weeping in the corner...

Green, such a wonderful Spring painter.

~French Tries