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.

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Mark
13 years ago

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
13 years ago

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.

Earl
13 years ago
Reply to  Mark

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!

Steve Skinner
13 years ago

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

pj
pj
13 years ago

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.

Monte Stevens
13 years ago

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 Stevens
13 years ago
Reply to  Earl

Yes, we do, Earl!

Anita Jesse
13 years ago

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

Eric Jeschke
13 years ago

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

–Eric