“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot
Reading Books
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You have to feel …..
St Francis “Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph.” – Andre Kertesz
Kertesz is not not talking about reaching out and physically getting our hands on a subject but talking about the feelings and emotions within us, that part of us that is human. If he was talking about physically feeling with our hands then many of us would probably be photographing for Playboy. 🙂 The feelings he suggests are those emotions that move our soul, something deep within us.
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Brave
The Brave – Loveland Sculpture Park “Our religion is not one of paint and feathers; it is a thing of the heart.” – follower of Handsome Lake, Seneca
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Beautiful People
The Pioneer Girl “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross -
It’s the Light
Statue of Virgin Mary at Blessed John the 23rd Church “No one lights a lamp in order to hide it behind the door: the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people’s eyes, to reveal the marvels around.” ― Paulo Coelho
Having my daughter and two of my grandchildren living with me I find quiet time hard to come by. To solve that problem, and since it is the Lenten season, I’ve started going to a couple of churches nearby. One is a Catholic church called John the 23rd and within walking distance. Just behind the alter are two large figurines, one of Joseph and one of Mary. The late afternoon light was gorgeous as it beamed down on the statue of Mary. I hesitated to move forward and take a photo because I did not want to disturb those who were praying nor did I want to show any disrespect. But, that light was calling up black and white visions in my head so I walked forward to the altar, bowed in reverence, then walked around the statue, taking several images. The light was awesome.The moment was awesome. Moving. Once those images were given to me I knelt down with gratitude and enjoyed more quiet time: prayer, meditation and contemplation.
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Things That Interest Me
An Angel “There are many forms of photography. I consider myself simply a recorder of that which I find of interest around me. I personally have no desire to create or stage direct ideas.” – David Hurn
Like Paul, I’ve also been going back over my archives. It’s amazing to realize all the places this job has allowed me to visit. It is one of the benefits of this work. As I’ve mentioned before I’m a street walker which is where I find things that interest me. Once placed in my viewfinder, then compose, I press the shutter. Found this angel in front of a church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hope everyone has a good day!
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I Ate Too Much!
Looking for Dinner I do that once in a while, eat too much. This time my youngest daughter called and wanted to know I would join her and her two youngest children for dinner at Adelita’s, one of my favorite small mom and pop places. They always place a basket of chips and salsa on the table so when dinner does come you’re already full. So, on my way home I stopped by Benson Park just to walk off the enchiladas I happily consumed and the chips. Just as a reminder the park has 136 pieces of sculptures. Man, I ate too much!
