My online journal where I share my interests in photography, nature, coffee life, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, spirituality and asking deep questions.
“We may have entered the spiritual path. But nothing will change inwardly unless we change the tendency to cherish and protect ego. Outwardly, we may seem to be a more spiritual person intent on a genuine spiritual path. But if we want our path to feel safe and secure, everything will stay the same.” It’s Up to You page 72 by Dzigar Kongtrul
I did a bit of photoshop to this image something I do very little of.
Deployment is not a comfortable word for me. Wikipedia defines military deployment as the movement of armed forces and their logistical support infrastructure. In most of the world’s navies, a deployment designates an extended period of duty at sea.
I watched these men smoke cigarettes and chat outside my hotel as they waited for a van to take them to the airport. It was such a compelling image I just had to press my shutter. I underexposed the image preventing recognition as they symbolize any soldier. If war did not exist then deployment wouldn’t either. Still not a comfortable word for me.
Have you ever wondered how many times you’ve looked out a window? Too many to count. There are many things in life we just take for granted and windows are one of them. A window will separate us from our natural world: rain, dust, wind, cold, heat, sounds, while at the same time allowing us to feel like we are outdoors. Looking through a window can invite us to step outside of our comfortable homes and encounter nature. It was lightly raining as I took this image from the hotel lobby looking out into a courtyard. You can see a gazebo which was inviting me outside. And yes, I did get wet but enjoyed it.
Back in 2003 I took a DLSW workshop with photographers Moose Peterson and Vincent Versace and Dave Black. This workshop was taken in Jackson, Wyoming and our shooting was done in the nearby Teton Mountains. One evening we were given an opportunity to experience light painting, something new to me at the time. They took us out to this barn located on Antelope Road just outside of Jackson. I would venture to say most photographers will have a photo of this barn somewhere in their portfolio. Anyway, the image was made after sunset with our cameras mounted on a tripod and an exposure from 20-30 seconds. We all would press our shutters on the count of three then Moose would run around in front of us shinning these lights on the barn creating our exposures. If you are interested in some very good images using this technique please visit Dave Blacks site.
The first day of spring in the U.S. is considered to be around March 20 or 21, depending on what day the vernal equinox occurs. This is when the sun sits directly above the equator on its apparent trip northward. I took this image on March 20 while on a walk at Inniswood Gardens. I like how it shows the tree blossoms and the green grass as well as the barren trees and the lonely bench. A big Yea for Spring!