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Technically macro photography is quite simple and straightforward.
For those who have a profound love for it, it is everything that is
beautiful in the world and too often goes unnoticed. The world that
exists in the texture of a dog’s fur, or the microcosm of a dew drop, or
in the pattern of wood grain be infinitely fascinating. In these small
worlds we might find something we are looking for in the larger one.
Maybe that something is “self”, or understanding, or metaphor, or just
a minuteness that might be a bit easier to comprehend and embrace.
Whatever the draw, whatever the profession, it is the artist’s eye (or ear
or taste buds) that seeks it out.
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An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one. * Charles Horton Cooley
An artist is a dreamer consenting to dream of the actual world. * George Santayana
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.Thomas Merton
Art is not a thing; it is a way. Elbert Hubbard
Art is science made clear. Wilson Mizner
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Self
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complex it may be, is made up of a
single moment, the moment in which
a [person] finds out, once and for
all, who [they are].” - unknown
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And, in my view (Rachel )
this one moment occurs over
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and over and over in one’s life.
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Kristin resting my head into my son's security blanket. purple is magic he always says. of course i know he is the real magic.
Cory I admit I often find it difficult to turn the camera around and point it at myself. I'm so much more comfortable behind the lens, tinkering behind the scenes. But here I am. Refreshed after a morning bike ride and pampered by all the delightful smelly products in the shower (Lobsterman's 3-in-1 soap = awesome!), but still in need of coffee. The reflection in my eye is my laptop buzzing on and the morning light pouring through my home office window through which I watched thunderclouds pass and sunshine melt its way through.
Rachel I am far from being comfortable with my own image. I never seem to recognize myself. It’s been getting better these past few years, as I’ve prodded myself to appear in photos with my son. Someday he will want to know what I looked like when he was young, and I too. For this self portrait, I could only manage a little over a quarter view of my face. I’m emerging, slowly, from my discomfort with my likeness.
RCIf the pen is mightier than the sword, then how powerful is the dry erase marker? Preparing for the day of teaching, I note that the words are the focus of what I do... and so, I present the word-maker as the self portrait
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Rachel waking my husband from a late afternoon nap.
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Cory Ironically (maybe) I could point my camera in any direction and shoot something
green. Green plants, green trees, green water (the river), green carpet, green splashes in nearly every bit of my decor. Heck, I was wearing a green shirt and didn't even think to take a picture of that. So, this is my lovely bike casting a green shadow on my green rug with some green carpet and green sandals to boot.
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RC when red stands out so much more on the graded page... green seems so friendly...
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susiej35 Frankie Jane was not in the mood to stay still today.
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rhonda gibson a recycled moment, an idea from mistybliss. Made from
newspapers and buttons from the button jar-green all the way around.
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xanthe berkeley pulled over in the car as we were leaving
the seaside.found this patch of green grass and spotted the green detail on my shoe.
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Cosi! I was in the car driving home from running some errands. Grabbed my
point/shoot for a quick shot out the window. It wasn't until I got home & looked at it that I realized how much it reminded me of when I was 13, looking out the car window and seeing the Midwest for the first time after having moved here. So much green compared to where I had lived in suburban NY.
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Sarah[Jane] I was going to take a picture of my green necklaces for today's
moment, but someone came to buy a cucumber so I had to run outside. This is taken through our table, we have holes in it to move the umbrella according to where the sun is during the day.
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keli h just finished sewing up a camera strap cover as a gift for a friend ... there's
some green in there
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DebbsGa Had my book at work to make copies of a pattern and my turtles were
visiting my office too. Thank you guys for coming to visit so I had something green!!
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hollyindavis just in the door from picking up the kids on their 2nd day of
school. everyone seems frantic & a bit off this week in my house as is evidenced by my husband's coffee bowl still on the kitchen table. yes, we still get a morning paper (not that I ever have time to read it, but my husband is insistent).
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“Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world,
in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the wellspring of creativity.”
-Jean Houston
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Whether we think of them as metaphoric portholes to a deeper understanding of the soul and the world,
or treat them as the literal objects of interest that they are, windows are ripe for photographic attention.
During week 39 (Thursday, August 20th at 11:17 a.m.) of our humble little project, we explored windows,
the world they let in, the life they frame, the light they filter, and the stories they inspire.
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Aziza - was shooting a session with a sweet little girl in her tutu. With the light from the window
behind her, she positively glowed with childish delight.
Kristin – quiet, still, breathe
RC - I sequestered myself in a room with no distractions, including windows, in order to finish grading.
The pictured stairwell window was photographed as I was on a break-- tempting me...
Cory – finds a wondrous world every morning as she peers out her basement window to greet the day
and be greeted with beauty.
Rachel - by the light through her kitchen window she noticed a drama unfolding between a glass, a
counter and the purest light of a warm sun.
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Adornments
Assignment Week 38: The Jewelry You’re Wearing
symbols of love * the natural draw to adorn ourselves with charms we find aesthetically appealing * Ornaments worn by people on the body *
anklet * band * bangle * bauble * beads * bijou * bracelet * brass * brooch * cameo * chain * charm * choker * costume * cross * crown * diamonds * earring * finery * frippery * gem * glass * gold * ice * jewel * knickknack * lavaliere * locket * necklace * ornament * pendant * pin * regalia * ring * rock * rosary * silver * solitaire * sparkler * stickpin * stone * tiara * tie pin * treasure * trinket
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Kristin My shutter sister necklace and hope necklace on my neck
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Rachel Wedding Ring and Elopement Necklace.
We eloped nine months before our wedding, to the Oregon Coast. Between the airport and our cabin we stopped to buy hubs a silver temporary ring (the one I got for him prior to the trip was the wrong size). I spotted this charm. Two hearts nested together. It felt perfect. Two souls, binding further together in a common goal.. a life well lived. It was a beautiful, wild, stormy, winter occasion. It was perfect.
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RC * close-up moment * itty-bitty sheep earring-- hiding a little quirkiness... or maybe not :)
Cory This is all I wear; all I ever need to wear
As it was, these are the only decorations I was wearing. My engagement ring was custom made by a designer on the coast of northern California in the Redwood forest, where we lived at the time of our engagement. My blue titanium wedding band matches my husbands, both custom made by a seller on Etsy. I used to wear toe rings, anklets, necklaces and even a tongue ring for a while...but now this is all I wear; all I ever need to wear
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Aziza I was out shopping. I was not wearing any jewelry but I did buy these earrings. when the moment
struck I stopped sat down, took it out of my bag and clicked.
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E L K * Silver Moment * eating dinner at 6:40 Saturday night...stopped mid pasta for this shot...my family just
shakes their heads!
Cosi! * creative jewelry moment * I made this bracelet for myself a couple of years ago to remind me that I'm
an artist. You know, sort of so I wouldn't forget to "create". In the midst of homeschooling my kids and being a wife and mother priorities shift and my wants and desires have to go on hold until I have me (photography) time. When the moment arrived I was looking over my new to me brownie I picked up at an antique store. Really would love to put film in it some time!
zen granny * This along with earings are about the only jewelry I ever wear. My husband Mike had this
ring made for me many, many years ago by a guy in Scituate, MA. The stone is Mexican fire agate and it usually reflects light perfectly. I was at a family party or I would have taken more time to get a better shot with light reflecting, but hey, it was Saturday night after all!
xandthe berkeley * Precious Pendants * I have wore this necklace everyday for years and years.
first i received the small heart, from my lovely man as a birthday present. a few years later he gave the second heart, with a tibetan wish for happiness/health to all living creatures. my mum gave the star, i love stars!.... finally my collection was completed when we lived in Thailand... an om, a symbol very important to me.
tara mama wendy * camera ring * I love my new ring. I wear it so the camera is facing me and
put it on and am happy
rhonda gibson * I wear this ring everyday. It was on ebay and it has a story and it called to my
heart. It is old, it is scratched and the band is worn. I love it.
hollyindavis * camping with friends in the redwoods on the California Coast...in the middle of making
dinner for everyone (we divide up meals). a great end to our summer.
DebbsGa * Summer means anklets. I love them!! Seashells from Tybee island and dolphin from a local
store.
sunnyroadmum * Today's Jewellery
sometimes dark ~ loved by two boys ~ addicted to coffee and my camera ~ often puzzled by complex relationships ~ astounded by the historical times in which we live ~ in love with the color blue, the ocean, & the written word ~ hoping for more and more wisdom ~ not much of a girly girl ~ a True Blood fanatic ~ vegetarian
in love ~ vegetarian *with seafood tendencies ~ rather be on or in the ocean at all times ~ addicted to field guides ~ take my camera everywhere ~ work in academia ~ can crochet but would rather know how to knit ~ enamored with seaweed ~ love to work with my hands ~ learning every day
~ reticent, but desperately relying on the frequent kindness of friends ~
momma of 3 ~ living on the coast of maine ~ dreamer ~ giver ~ blogger ~ photographer ~ wanna be salsa dancing doula.
mother and a wife ~ a believer ~ educated ~ bookworm ~ Starbucks junkie ~ sensitive, shy, faithful, and trusting ~ over-protective and self-concious ~ vegetarian ~ dreamy ~ romantic ~ self-taught photographer ~ forgiving ~ thoughtful and forgetful
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