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 MoreGeorgia O’Keeffe is one of those rare artists who remain popular and hold such celebrity that she is often referred to by one name. Although my Southern upbringing prohibits me from referring to her simply as “O’Keeffe” - and certainly nothing as familiar as “Georgia”, which somehow implies that we shared deep conversations and secrets over sweet tea …
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 would be remiss if I let the birthday of Ansel Adams pass without paying homage to him and his contributions to this art form I enjoy. After all these many years, and technological advances, I still find the Zone System his is credited with pioneering, the best way to achieve tonal range, or values, in an image. I could go on and on about his contributions to photography, but I thought it would be interesting to look at one of his famous images - Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.
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.
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