Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Symbiosis

Rope and Shrimp Boat Hull, Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok
(Click on image for larger view.)


The word for the day is symbiosis. It is a noun meaning "any interdependent or mutually beneficial relationship." The word dates from 1877 as a biological term, and refers to a mutually beneficial association of two different organisms.

In this photo I would like to think that the colors red and green are visually symbiotic, and the boat and rope are just as symbiotic.

In my experience, chocolate and coffee (especially chocolate covered espresso beans) going into my face, also exhibit traits of symbiosis... maybe... I hope the coffee and chocolate benefit...  somehow...
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26 comments:

  1. ....peter:)February 29, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    I like the simplicity of the rope across the colours of the shrimp boat Doug.... i went through Mount Pleasant to Charlestown a few weeks ago.... i caught your bridge and it just happens to be posted today:)....peter:)

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  2. cieldequimperFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    I never tire of boat shots, keep 'em coming!

    (Did you receive my email?)

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  3. JoeFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Artist and photographer; are these symbiotic hobbies?

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  4. GinnieFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Chocolate covered espresso beans. HA! Now you're talking, Doug. :) I've always liked that word, symbiosis. It relates to a lot of things in life!

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  5. Marie LCFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    I love these beautiful diagonals that intersect and strong colors of all

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  6. OlaFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    and the rope is binding the opposites?:)

    Life and travelling
    Cooking

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  7. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Doug, your posts always give me good feelings, this one is very inspiring. :)
    By the way...chocolate and coffee...both!
    Léia

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  8. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Cool, simbiosis. I like it.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Simbiosis, I like chocolate and expresso.
    But here in the coast we have a special tee hour, its Sherry and fried calamari, jjjj

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  10. Joop ZandFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Nice colors and contrasts.....good work.

    Greetings, Joop

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  11. yzFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    love the green paint on the rope

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  12. LúciaFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    What a cool post, symbiosis is a very good title!
    Red and green is always a good combination of colours. ;-)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Love it Doug!

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  14. London CallerFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    My go on symbiosis.
    Gotta be your camera and light.

    And I am a parasit - trying to steal your photo ideas. ;o)

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  15. Rae WalterFebruary 29, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Great capture and post Doug.

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  16. Traveling HawkFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Yummy! I love the last symbiosis...

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  17. brattcatFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    i find dark chocolate is symbiotic with just about everything. this is a gorgeous minimalist shot.

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    1. BeckyFebruary 29, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      OH MY!!! I completely agree! We're going to get along just fine when you come to town!
      We'll go on a chocolate search through the streets and alleyways of Charleston!
      See you soon,
      Becky

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  18. A.BarlowFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Nice lines and color in this. Like how it splits the frame.

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  19. franzFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    how about 'man and dog' ... or 'doug/franz and camera' ... i'm sure i could come up with some more ... ;-))
    love your post of today for its vivid primal colors! the arangement reminds me very much of a national flag, that of portugal perhaps (without the rope, of course ...)

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  20. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/February 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    The boat and rope are just as symbiotic. I think it´s a beautiful metaphor.
    Clear and nice.Great.
    Greetings my frien Doug.

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  21. georgeFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    A super minimalist shot - it could almo0st be retitled "When Mark Rothko met the Cutty Sark"

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  22. Tiago BragaFebruary 29, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    good colors and contrcts, original :P

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  23. DomLOrthaMarch 1, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Nice find with this simple combination of colors; the shadow rope brings a lot!
    Have a nice day.

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  24. rianMarch 17, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    love the lines & shades of colors captured here.. well done! :)

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  25. mARTina B.May 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    i like the shadow and the cut.

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