Document it
Tumbling down
The last two weeks passed by faster than expected and there was no time to pause, edit, and process my photographs. Through a conversation with a friend I have been thinking about my direction in photography. Currently I am not really in search of new goals. And although I do have some ideas I have decided to keep these for myself until it matures and I feel more comfortable with it. In the meantime I try to follow my friend’s advice and try to celebrate life.
Look closely
Document life
The thing is, our lives matters. And it makes perfect sense to document these. We all have dreams, hopes, goals, and desires, yet what really matters is what you already have around you. Family, friends, maybe a pet, your camera. On the NY’s lens blog there was a great and honest story by Hiroyuki Ito remembering his cat. In between all the great issues of modern day life, politics, economics, this is worth to see.
Document life
Photograph by Wouter Brandsma
Glad to hear to my friend, you’re on the right path :) #2 is my favorite, it has a certain sense of mysticism.
It is my path, Jorge. Just occasionally taking another bus, before realizing that I get further away from my destination.
Those who can look closely enough are those who document life in all its existentialism with these amazing contrasts of yours. And that means celebrating life with all its ups & downs, straight ways & curvy roads.
“Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” (Albert Camus)
The sky may grow dark but as long as you got the camera at hand there will be a way into the light. Your gorgeous light, Wouter!
All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
What a beautiful line by Alber Camus. Thank you for that, Fritsch!
These are wonderful!
As always, splendid photography and splendid thoughts. I appreciate very much your ongoing demonstration of how writing and photography help us see more truly. Jamie.
Thank you Jamie en boldsoul. There is not much needed.
Reblogged this on madiablose and commented:
howv long have you been doing Photography?
31 years now.
wow that amazing and it shows by the quality of photos i have seen. Never stop taking those good pictures.
Love this week’s posting. I think you can go every day taking pictures which will accumulate into something quite special years later. At least, that’s what I’ve seen. At first it may seem mundane, but as time goes by, you realize they are historical treasures. I had this guy’s book when it first came out. Reminds me of the cat you posted.
http://accad.osu.edu/~tmendoza/
And it reminds me of all your Ozzy photographs.
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Well done!
good set of images. Greetings and best wishes!