Fairies Are Just So Cool ….

I was out yesterday, and I noticed that my favorite fairy had been placed on the outside of a fence instead of on the inside. I was so excited! I love this guy, but I’ve never been able to get in close enough to get an interesting shot.

I don’t know the story behind this fairy, as he most definitely isn’t the squeaky clean kind of fairy. This one has some scrapes and bruises on him. Much more interesting, if you ask me. 🙂

I’m going to go back and take more photos of this guy, as it was getting dark, and I was using higher ISO’s and slower shutter speeds than I like to. But still, I really like this shot.

And if I needed a fairy on my side, this is the one I’d go to.  (:

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Novroz has written a wonderful short story for this fairy, so please take a look here.

Shot with my 105mm macro lens at f/3.3.

Image Copyright © Katie Johnson. All Rights Reserved.

~ by KatiesCameraBlog on December 6, 2011.

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97 Responses to “Fairies Are Just So Cool ….”

  1. LOVE this! Please take more pictures Katie 🙂

    Marion Driessen said this on December 6, 2011 at 7:06 am | Reply

  2. Ooo, I like that. The soft focus on the background works VERY well. gives it a very surreal feel. I’m predicting that your next shot done with a bit more light will be extraordinary. Good find!

    Rob Slaven said this on December 6, 2011 at 7:15 am | Reply

  3. I really like the way you shot this photo. Very interesting!!

    sandy said this on December 6, 2011 at 7:27 am | Reply

  4. Oh, I really like it. Looks pretty mischievous to me and I wouldn’t want to annoy him.
    I like the shallow depth field, I feel like he’s jumping out with the intention of biting me on the nose.

    Syncopated Eyeball said this on December 6, 2011 at 7:38 am | Reply

    • He does look mischevious! Maybe that’s why I feel a kindred spirit to him? 🙂 To me, it looks like he’s just returned from some fighting (and I’d hate to see the other guy). 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Syncy!

      KatiesCameraBlog said this on December 7, 2011 at 7:09 am | Reply

  5. This is a great capture, Katie! Wonderful use of shallow DoF, and the ‘expression’ on his face is priceless. Great work!!

    Steve said this on December 6, 2011 at 7:48 am | Reply

  6. Katie, this is a haunting and memorable shot! At first glance, it looks like his eyes are closed, but as I look deeper, I get the feeling that he’s looking straight at/into me. Beautifully done!

    krikitarts said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:04 am | Reply

  7. Brilliant shot! But it’s a little bit spooky 🙂

    Kristina said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:10 am | Reply

  8. Woah, that is gorgeous! In a sort of spooky way.

    Dianda said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:15 am | Reply

  9. Love the composition, Katie. You’ve made it so that it looks like it is about to bust out of my screen, and right onto my face.

    Gracie said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:16 am | Reply

  10. This is great capture Katie. Although it has been ruined but sure a fairy face. And the focus is truly cool. 🙂

    Nandini said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:17 am | Reply

    • I’m not sure if he just wasn’t made that way with those scratches, etc. It kind of is confusing. That’s probably why I like it. 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Nandini!

      KatiesCameraBlog said this on December 7, 2011 at 7:13 am | Reply

  11. Amazing DOF. Great shot.

    JohnnyTomorrow said this on December 6, 2011 at 8:31 am | Reply

  12. Wow! That is a captivating image. I really appreciate how you explain how you get your shots.

    Cynthia said this on December 6, 2011 at 9:17 am | Reply

  13. Very creative, Katie. Like the others, I like the DoF and the almost surreal nature of the image. I can see a lot of possibilities and understand why you want to go back. Very nice!

    Tarheel Rambler said this on December 6, 2011 at 9:18 am | Reply

  14. What a fascinating photo! That “face” looks like a little child wrapped up in there. It both give me the chills and admiration at the same time. The photo is super!! One of my favourites from you (and that says a lot!)

    saarimner said this on December 6, 2011 at 9:28 am | Reply

  15. What an interesting fairy! I love the way he shows his age and I think you achieved a great shot. I think I’d definitely want him on my side!

    artimagica said this on December 6, 2011 at 10:27 am | Reply

  16. Full of intrigue! 🙂

    drawandshoot said this on December 6, 2011 at 10:28 am | Reply

  17. Waiting for more new pictures 🙂 Love the photo! 🙂

    False Mirrors said this on December 6, 2011 at 11:04 am | Reply

  18. That is one wicked looking fairy…looks like he should be in a horror movie & love those. Great shot.

    obrienspix said this on December 6, 2011 at 11:20 am | Reply

  19. Wow, that is wonderful! LOVE it!

    Adrienne said this on December 6, 2011 at 11:27 am | Reply

  20. Firtsly, what a great shot! Secondly, I can see why you love this fairy, I bet he has an amazing story behind him and that each bruise and scar tells an enchanting tale; he is simply beautiful

    Littleskew said this on December 6, 2011 at 11:40 am | Reply

  21. The head is floating! Interesting indeed! I’d like to see what it looks like in the dark, placed on a steady surface… if you had lighting underneath..yikes!

    Jennifer Triplett said this on December 6, 2011 at 11:53 am | Reply

  22. Great shot Katie and you are right…it looks like this fairy has been around for awhile doing what fairies do!

    dhphotosite said this on December 6, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply

  23. Surreal but charming–is that raku (ceramic)? It does have character, Sally

    lensandpensbysally said this on December 6, 2011 at 2:17 pm | Reply

  24. Lovely 🙂

    nigel said this on December 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm | Reply

  25. Squinty little winker. I think he’s flirting. Adorable. And yes he is def a trouble maker, you can just tell. 🙂 So cute. 🙂

    Cin said this on December 6, 2011 at 4:46 pm | Reply

  26. Just…. Great 🙂

    Filipe Marques said this on December 6, 2011 at 5:05 pm | Reply

  27. I’ve come back to look at this photo about 4 times today. I really like it! Is it an actual sculpture, or a face you saw in something that wasn’t intended to be a face? Either way, this is a great photo!

    Jenna said this on December 6, 2011 at 9:27 pm | Reply

  28. Ha! That is one bad-ass looking fairy — I’d definitely want him on MY side! Great catch. 🙂

    Susie C. said this on December 6, 2011 at 10:35 pm | Reply

  29. Creepy, underworld, death-mask fairy. Yikes! Very cool shot.

    Mike Moruzi said this on December 6, 2011 at 10:54 pm | Reply

  30. owmy…that’s awesome.For a moment, i thought I saw a real person wearing a mask instead of a statue and your shot makes it look even more mysterious. i can make a story out of this.

    Novroz said this on December 7, 2011 at 12:31 am | Reply

  31. beautiful! can’t wait for more photos of your fairy…

    marinakanavaki said this on December 7, 2011 at 1:58 am | Reply

  32. Really cool capture, thanks for sharing this!

    Mats said this on December 7, 2011 at 2:41 am | Reply

  33. wow, i like the depth of field here, adds a bit of mystery to the pic. Great shot!

    Rebecca Booth said this on December 7, 2011 at 6:52 am | Reply

  34. Funky shot.

    steviegill said this on December 7, 2011 at 7:05 am | Reply

  35. This is really really freaky! Love the dof though!

    chillcleal said this on December 7, 2011 at 8:35 am | Reply

  36. Great shot. That fairy could tell some stories!

    Graham said this on December 7, 2011 at 4:40 pm | Reply

  37. i like that shot but i’m a little afraid of his face

    Chloe said this on December 7, 2011 at 7:20 pm | Reply

  38. I really like the shallow depth of field in this shot. Adds an extra dimension to the shot. Well done.

    Diane Seddon LRPS - Oaktree Photography said this on December 8, 2011 at 3:11 am | Reply

  39. Another excellent photograph. Your eye of photography is a great talent dear Katie, you are doing amazing works with your camera. Fascinated me once again. Thank you, with my love, nia

    niasunset said this on December 8, 2011 at 4:59 am | Reply

  40. What an interesting fairy, and I really like the perspective and composition 🙂

    Mufidah Kassalias said this on December 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm | Reply

  41. I’m glad the little guy stood still long enough for you to get this great photo.

    mobius faith said this on December 8, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply

  42. […] idea first came from Katie’s amazing photo (I borrowed her name for the main character…I hope you don’t mind, Katie )…she is a […]

    Short Story: A Fairy Tale « Polychrome Interest said this on December 10, 2011 at 7:48 am | Reply

  43. Kind of ominous looking. I like it.

    mB said this on December 11, 2011 at 6:54 pm | Reply

  44. Cool shot and cool fairy, Katie!! I love unusual things like this.

    Shannon Hart Hudnell said this on December 12, 2011 at 9:52 am | Reply

  45. I love unusual faces. This fairy has an intense look, but also intimate. He could almost be puckering up. The shallow depth of focus adds to the mystery.

    Robert said this on December 22, 2011 at 12:17 pm | Reply

  46. […] took this photo the same day as the image of my favorite fairy, which surprises me, as there was no snow on the fairy, but plenty here. I know the fairy faces […]

    Nice and Normal – Pot in the Snow « katie's camera blog said this on December 26, 2011 at 5:27 am | Reply

  47. glad you found my blog/ i found your blog……. your photos are great…and i have a love for santa fe. synchronicity……..

    daeja's view said this on December 27, 2011 at 7:27 am | Reply

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