My online “journal” is where I record my musings, stories, adventures, discoveries, and capture moments of gratitude.
As I was reading quotes attributed to Abraham Lincoln recently, I was struck by a few quotes that I found profoundly meaningful. However, this one about spending four of the six hours alloted to a task actually sharpening the tool struck me as a double edged sword. I thought it might be worth exploring further. So, here we go…
Read MoreAs I was reading the names of authors who share some significant life events on January 24th, I noticed it was Virginia Woolf’s birthday. I clicked on the hyperlink to read a few quotes and this quote jumped out at me. I realize that it is more about Jane Austen than Virginia Woolf, but it caused me to question the act of hiding what we are creating. Which, in turn, caused a little searching for information. I finally had to put the self-imposed kibosh on the research before it was no longer Woolf’s birthday, …
Read MoreA photographer who isn’t interested in the photograph? It sounds odd at first, but I spent some time pondering this Henri Cartier-Bresson quote. While my thoughts may not be exactly what Cartier-Bresson intended, I have a few ideas to share.
Read MoreThat fraction of a second is one of the many things that fascinates me about photography. How about you?
Read MoreThe camera is a sketchbook?! If you think that’s just “crazy talk”, let’s discuss it a bit more before you decide.
Read MoreAs I looked at this quote attributed to Warhol, it reminded me of a recent article I read which made me wonder what he might think about the redesign of the soup cans he so famously painted.
Read MoreWow! I bet this Henri Cartier-Bresson quote got your attention. It grabbed my attention the first time I read it. As I thought about what this esteemed French street photographer said, I think there is some truth to the quote. I agree with the message. But, I disagree on one small detail. Let’s dig a little deeper.
Read MoreI took this background image on an early morning airplane flight just as the sun started rising.
Read MoreEadweard Muybridge was an English photographer who pioneered motion studies to determine if the hooves of a galloping horse did indeed leave the ground at the same time. The subsequent motion studies resulted in a few inventions, and are also credited with being the precursor of motion pictures. As if this weren’t enough, his personal story is so sordid, you would think it was a high drama novel.
Read MoreI may have already mentioned that when I was in college, I discovered a love of Art History. I even dreamed of earning a Ph.D. in Art History so it would be my career. Well, life happens and while I never returned for that advanced degree, I still love Art History and study it as much as I can on my own. I joke that I am creating my own Art History program because I feel like it might be possible that I have spent more time reading, studying, traveling to see art… than perhaps I would have if I had pursued that education. And, can I tell you a secret? I think my interest and love of the history of art continues to grow as I continue to learn, and the more I learn, the more there is to learn. Amazing! So why am I sharing this with you? Well, I am glad you asked.
Read MoreI keep coming back to this Ansel Adams quote over and over. Man, oh man, is this ringing true for me this year, but for a totally different reason than years past.
Read MoreThe Artist Spotlight for December is Yousuf Karsh (December 23, 1908 - July 13, 2002). I am particularly fond this Yousuf Karsh quote, so I wanted to share it with you as we celebrate him. For me, this quote sums up the difference between TAKING a photograph and MAKING a photograph. Anyone can “take” a photograph, but the alchemy of “making” a photograph is an entirely different skill set that employs art, science, light, creativity, emotion, story ... As I learn more about Karsh, this quote also reflects his personal style and approach to photography. But who was Yousuf Karsh…
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