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April 17, 2011
Flowers look good, hold still, and you don’t have to ask permission to take their picture. Therefore, I photograph them. (Taken with instagram)

Flowers look good, hold still, and you don’t have to ask permission to take their picture. Therefore, I photograph them. (Taken with instagram)

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April 10, 2011
I made a reference in a previous post about taking note of the things that you are drawn to. As spring approaches I can’t help, but find myself attracted to the blooms that are rapidly becoming abundant. It’s interesting, because I initiallly passed up this floral shot. When I saw it. I thought, “why should I photograph those blooms, I’m sure they have already been done a million times over?”, and yes - it’s true. Those blooms have been photographed over a million times. However, I realized that in all those times,… they have never been photographed by me?. So I immediately turned around, and snapped a few shots… Sometimes, I think it’s easy to doubt yourself creativly. Okay - I KNOW it can be easy to doubt yourself creatively. Nevertheless, I believe it’s important to always remember that your experience is special and has bearing, because nobody can see things or interact with the world the way that you do. Therefore, no matter what - you will always have something to give. (Taken with instagram)

I made a reference in a previous post about taking note of the things that you are drawn to. As spring approaches I can’t help, but find myself attracted to the blooms that are rapidly becoming abundant. It’s interesting, because I initiallly passed up this floral shot. When I saw it. I thought, “why should I photograph those blooms, I’m sure they have already been done a million times over?”, and yes - it’s true. Those blooms have been photographed over a million times. However, I realized that in all those times,… they have never been photographed by me?. So I immediately turned around, and snapped a few shots… Sometimes, I think it’s easy to doubt yourself creativly. Okay - I KNOW it can be easy to doubt yourself creatively. Nevertheless, I believe it’s important to always remember that your experience is special and has bearing, because nobody can see things or interact with the world the way that you do. Therefore, no matter what - you will always have something to give. (Taken with instagram)

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April 08, 2011
The Coffee Story, Part 1 (Taken with instagram)

The Coffee Story, Part 1 (Taken with instagram)

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April 08, 2011
I can’t help it. These springtime blooms are just too tempting to pass up. (Taken with instagram)

I can’t help it. These springtime blooms are just too tempting to pass up. (Taken with instagram)

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April 05, 2011
Succulent Study: this succulent was the only thing growing at this little gravesite, which was enclosed within perimeter of a mid-level wrought iron fence. I had feeling the plants natural lines and contrasting color against the bark, would look good on film. I had to take the blooms picture. However, no matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t get decent shot outside the fence. In the midsts of frustration and maybe a little desperation, I used my midsection as a fulcrum between my feet & hands to balance over the fence. This precarious position allowed me to take this picture completely upside down, and within a few inches 90 degrees above the bloom. Looking back, I’m somewhat surprised how quickly it all transpired. I didn’t really think about what I was doing - it just happened. I suppose the fact that I got all Spiderman on it, was just an added bonus.  Anyways, it looks like everything worked out alright, and happily no graves or little succulents were desecrated in the process. (Taken with instagram)

Succulent Study: this succulent was the only thing growing at this little gravesite, which was enclosed within perimeter of a mid-level wrought iron fence. I had feeling the plants natural lines and contrasting color against the bark, would look good on film. I had to take the blooms picture. However, no matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t get decent shot outside the fence. In the midsts of frustration and maybe a little desperation, I used my midsection as a fulcrum between my feet & hands to balance over the fence. This precarious position allowed me to take this picture completely upside down, and within a few inches 90 degrees above the bloom. Looking back, I’m somewhat surprised how quickly it all transpired. I didn’t really think about what I was doing - it just happened. I suppose the fact that I got all Spiderman on it, was just an added bonus.  Anyways, it looks like everything worked out alright, and happily no graves or little succulents were desecrated in the process. (Taken with instagram)

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April 03, 2011
Ephemeral • [e·phem·er·al] • adj - lasting for only a short time; transitory; short-lived. (Taken with instagram)

Ephemeral • [e·phem·er·al] • adj - lasting for only a short time; transitory; short-lived. (Taken with instagram)

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April 01, 2011
Woo Hoo! The film I ordered from The Impossible Project came in today. I needed some instant film, because I have this vintage Polaroid SX-70 that I picked up from a flea market a little while back. The vendor and I both thought it was broken, so he sold it to me for only $3. I was going to just use it for display, but after examining it. I realized the camera just needed film to function. The Polaroid film pack actually has a tiny built in battery that the camera needs in order to function, without it the camera just locks up. So today I slapped the film pack in, and surprisingly it works. It’s a beautiful camera, and I adore it’s art deco styling and leather exterior. It even has an SLR viewfinder. Im happy that in addition to looking good, it’s also functional. However, with film at $24 a pack. I’m treating every frame as if it was gold. On the bright side, I don’t have to pay for developing.  I hope to have some images to share with you soon. (Taken with instagram)

Woo Hoo! The film I ordered from The Impossible Project came in today. I needed some instant film, because I have this vintage Polaroid SX-70 that I picked up from a flea market a little while back. The vendor and I both thought it was broken, so he sold it to me for only $3. I was going to just use it for display, but after examining it. I realized the camera just needed film to function. The Polaroid film pack actually has a tiny built in battery that the camera needs in order to function, without it the camera just locks up. So today I slapped the film pack in, and surprisingly it works. It’s a beautiful camera, and I adore it’s art deco styling and leather exterior. It even has an SLR viewfinder. Im happy that in addition to looking good, it’s also functional. However, with film at $24 a pack. I’m treating every frame as if it was gold. On the bright side, I don’t have to pay for developing.  I hope to have some images to share with you soon. (Taken with instagram)

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April 01, 2011
Spring Abstract; in addition to my iPhone I take a camera with me everywhere I go. My DSLR is somewhat impractical to carry with me all the time, so it’s usually a little cheap plastic film camera that I can fit into my pocket. Lately, I’ve gotten into the habit of noticing the things that I’m drawn to. I think I’ve learnt a lot about myself, since I started photography again. The images I create, help me understand what I’m thinking or feeling at a given moment. I heard somewhere that, “photography can be as much about listening and emotion, as it is seeing and light”. After experiencing this, I now believe that saying is true. Sometimes…we just need a catalyst, to jump start a needed internal dialogue with ourselves. This introspective dialogue can sometimes be a difficult conversation, that for the most part wouldn’t happen on it’s own. However, once it’s completed. The rewards reaped, are invaluable. (Taken with instagram)

Spring Abstract; in addition to my iPhone I take a camera with me everywhere I go. My DSLR is somewhat impractical to carry with me all the time, so it’s usually a little cheap plastic film camera that I can fit into my pocket. Lately, I’ve gotten into the habit of noticing the things that I’m drawn to. I think I’ve learnt a lot about myself, since I started photography again. The images I create, help me understand what I’m thinking or feeling at a given moment. I heard somewhere that, “photography can be as much about listening and emotion, as it is seeing and light”. After experiencing this, I now believe that saying is true. Sometimes…we just need a catalyst, to jump start a needed internal dialogue with ourselves. This introspective dialogue can sometimes be a difficult conversation, that for the most part wouldn’t happen on it’s own. However, once it’s completed. The rewards reaped, are invaluable. (Taken with instagram)

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March 31, 2011
Alice in Wonderland Redux

Alice in Wonderland Redux