{"id":30348,"date":"2024-08-26T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=30348"},"modified":"2024-09-26T03:29:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T03:29:33","slug":"practice-of-perseverance-and-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/practice-of-perseverance-and-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Practice | Of Perseverance and Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Practice, a word that everyone hears growing up or performing something to perfection. Dana Hursey depicts a tightrope walker honing her skills in the stillness of the night with her art &#8220;Practice&#8221;, set against the setting of a late 1800s traveling circus, the image captures the calm, determined moment of a performer perfecting her craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Illumed by the dim glow of lanterns, the image transports viewers to a time when the circus was a place of wonder and awe, and where performers were seen as almost superhuman in their abilities. Yet, this photograph peels back that layer of mystique, revealing the dedication and persistent effort behind the spectacle. The image&#8217;s color palette is reminiscent of the Victorian era. With muted tones and subtle contrasts that evoke the atmosphere of the late 1800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deep, earthy hues and soft, vintage lighting create an authentic sense of time and place. Drawing viewers into the historical context of the scene. This careful selection of colors enhances the nostalgic quality of the image, reinforcing the idea that the discipline and dedication required for such feats are timeless values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deep, earthy hues and soft, vintage lighting create an authentic sense of time and place. Drawing viewers into the historical context of the scene. This careful selection of colors enhances the nostalgic quality of the image. Reinforcing the idea that the discipline and dedication required for such feats are timeless values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performer, while balancing above the ground on a rope shows that while practice means doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill doesn&#8217;t mean you have to do it in a way that poses danger. It serves as a powerful message for the determined oneself to master any skill. This photograph shows that behind the glamour and applause of the circus. Lies countless hours of preparation and practice, often not seen by the audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry Title: <a href=\"https:\/\/londonphotographyawards.com\/winner-info.php?id=5663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><strong>Lenticular Cloud Over Mount Shasta<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/lisakuhn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><strong>Lisa K. Kuhn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning Category: <strong><strong>Black &amp; White Photography &#8211; Landscapes<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read about the &#8220;NAVIGATING CONSEQUENCES&#8221;<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=28582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practice, a word that everyone hears growing up or performing something to perfection. 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