Originally posted by jswillems A photography group that I'm in is doing a local art exhibit this coming January. The theme for the exhibit is "A New Year". Since nature and outdoor photography are my main interest, I would like do to something in that area. The problem is I'm having trouble coming up with ideas of nature photography that would fit the New Year theme. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Tough one. There are two things I can think of. As it is winter a macro shot of an insect in a cocoon of some sort, waiting for the spring to come out. In the Netherlands at least spiders wrap there offspring in a ball of yellow stuff... But those insects might by hard to find. Second idea: If I remember it correctly there were some massive wildfires in California this year. If you can find one small spot where some plants are just starting to grow again you can contrast that with the devastation around you. It sort of symbolizes a new beginning and anyone familiar with those wildfires will probably have no trouble connecting it with the theme.
Without any local knowledge of the nature in Northern California this is the best I can come up with!