Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice - A winter photo

“Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure. If man wishes to express himself photographically, he must understand, surely to a certain extent, his relationship to life.” – Harry Callahan

The more I explore my own brand of photography the more I come to understand for me it’s a tool on a journey of self-discovery and if I happen to make some decent photos along the way…a bonus. Even the worst outcome is I simply enjoy the process. Perhaps my real goal in all this is to become the best, most in touch, person I can be and then let that bleed over into my photography.

Enjoy your weekend everyone.


Note: I just realized that I’ve made over 1500 post on this blog since it’s beginning five+ years ago. This is post 1503 with 5110 total comments.

15 Comments

  1. Nicely said Earl. Similar to being a tool, I also view it as a two-way conduit of expression. We obviously photograph things that are interesting to us, or have some special meaning. But then when we look back upon those images, perhaps we learn a bit more about ourselves.

    • Mark, if not in a single photo then in our photos over time we definitely learn more of ourselves. Well said.

  2. Oh, and congrats on the 1500 posts! I tried to edit my original comment, but the “Click to Edit” link did not work. (just fyi) – at least for me using Safari.

    • Thanks, Mark, I’ll check out the edit comment feature. I use Safari as well.

      Initial Findings: If I’m logged in the Edit Comment Plugin I’m using works but if I’m not it doesn’t. More investigation….

      Resolution: The comment editing should be working now. There was a conflict between the LightBox Plugin I use to display larger versions of posted images and the comment editing box. I ended up finding a different LightBox plugin which doesn’t have this conflict. Thanks for the tipoff, Mark!

  3. What a neat contract in the words and image! The cold weather also has not been kind to your shrubs.

    • Steve, thanks. While the winter has been hard on the shrubs I made it seem a bit worst then it was with post-processing to get the effect I wanted. ;-)

  4. Good thoughts and well said, with a fine photo to go along them. We are indeed on a fascinating journey of discovery. The more I open my eyes to see the world around me, the better I get to know myself.

    Good post Earl.

    • “The more I open my eyes to see the world around me, the better I get to know myself.”

      PJ, thanks, and I like the way you put it as well.

  5. I think the person you are comes through in your images as well as your writing. In my opinion you express yourself well and are very inviting to all viewers. I read other blogs or books stating the same concept but for some it shows in their work. I’m enjoying your journey of self discovery. :-)

    • Monte, thank you very much.

      It’s harder for us to see our own progress then it is to see someone else’s — with ourselves we’re too close to visualize the larger picture. Yet, if I look at my photos over a long period of time I see progress and there are moments when I catch myself reacting to something much differently then I would have just a few years ago — these moments make me aware that progress and change is occurring.

      Monte, your journey and photography has certainly marked progress since I’ve been following and reading your blog. It shows a maturity and delightful grasp of subtle nuances — it reflects a deeper understanding of yourself.

      I guess we appreciate those we find on much similar journeys as ourselves. :-)

  6. An inspirational post, thank you. Is it any wonder that so many are eager to see what you are up to each day?

    • Anita, I certainly appreciate the kind words.

      I see my days as being very normal and mundane. I struggling having anything interesting or helpful to offer in posts and always second guess the photos I select.

      We never know how what we share may be perceived, so if those I respect and follow on here find something I’ve posted pleasing or interesting enough to leave a comment, I’m sincerely honored. I’m honored, Anita. :-)

  7. Hi Earl,
    I like the color scheme of this “evergreen”. Is that frost damage?

    –Eric

    • Hi Eric, yes, I believe the discoloration is at least in part due to the low temperatures. However, it’s been enhanced somewhat in post-processing.