The word open literally opens the door to images concrete and literal: a barely open door leading to who knows where, a neon sign that says OPEN (when most businesses are shut these days), an open mouth speaking frankly (or maybe even too vehemently), an institution open to all comers . . . or not.
But mostly I thought about the intrigue of something barely open. Do we have more of a fascination with things that are only partly open to our eyes or open to interpretation? Does a cracked-open door have more mystery than a door fully open? Does the anticipation right before sunrise on a beach take our breath away more than the full open shining sun in the sky? And is there a time when being barely open with someone is preferable to the blatant openness that occurs when someone voices his opinion openly and bluntly?
And so I choose for today’s Discover Prompts challenge flowers in my yard that are interesting because they’re barely open. And it is this same “barely openness” that makes me return daily, sometimes even hourly, to see nature unfolding into full-blown spring.
Yes, for me, barely open holds as much, if not more, intrigue and interest than full-on, in-your-face, wide-as-wide-can-be open.
Rusha Sams
Day 2 of Discover Prompts: A new challenge for April is unfolding this week: Discover Prompts. With a one-word starter, we share our interpretation with readers and share photos. I’m looking forward to the challenges and to seeing all sorts of interpretations, pictures, and new ideas unfolding!
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Penne Cole
Love this interpretation. And you must have a beautiful yard!
Oh, the Places We See
Well, some of my yard is pretty. Other parts lie in waiting. I’ve got a trip to a nursery planned, but just haven’t got out to get my flowers for the summer. Take care. And stay safe.
Penne Cole
Enjoy the pretty parts and good luck with the rest of it!
Oh, the Places We See
You’re so right. We won’t win Yard of the Month, but we’re trying not to be the yard everyone thinks needs attention!!! Sort of part-time gardeners, I guess.
Penne Cole
haha same here except I focus more on edibles.
ricatography101
The flowers are beautiful.. spring has arrived!
Oh, the Places We See
You are so right: the flowers are gorgeous this year. And we need their beauty to counter the hardship of the pandemic.
BlackCoffeeBlog
This is beautiful. What a mind you must have to see things this way. Well done. <3
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you for taking a look at my post and for making a comment. I’m not going to comment on my mind, because I’m not always sure what state of mind I’m in. But the word OPEN really triggered something, and I’m still thinking of all the ways it could have been written about. In fact, I’m pretty open to all sorts of interpretations!
robinwrites
Love this rendering of open. And the blooms are beautiful.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks. All these blooms were taken with the iPhoneXs. I can’t believe that a little phone does better sometimes than my DSLR!
robinwrites
I’m just getting started learning to take decent photos with my iPhone. Hopeful!
Oh, the Places We See
I love using my iPhone since it fits in a jeans pocket! I find lovely flowers on my daily walks, and the camera’s handy. Take care. Stay safe. And know that practice with a camera relieves boredom for some of us!!!
writerwannabe763
A very unique take on ‘open’… beautiful photos too…. Diane
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for your comment. Sometimes I just can’t help but see two sides of something — doesn’t help when I’m trying to pick a presidential candidate, unfortunately!
Lynh
I second writerwannabe’s comment. I like how you respond to the “open” prompt
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. And for being open to my ideas! 🙂
Christine Goodnough
Beautiful blooms. And I think you’re right: anticipation is a big part of joy.
Oh, the Places We See
It works at Christmas around here. We’re all trying to guess what’s in the box or bag.