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By: Pollinating My Photography « A photo blog by Monte Stevens

Pollinating My Photography « A photo blog by Monte Stevens — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:07:29 +0000

[...] as much as one of my better images. Paul Lester mentions why he presses the shutter in one of hisÂ blogs.Â He states, “Sometimes I donâ€™t know why I click the shutter, but I just have to. And when [...]

By: Anita Jesse

Anita Jesse — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:14:04 +0000

What lovely and inspiring thoughts from all. I think it takes most of us time to trust that other voice when the one that blares in our head is loud and so authoritative while the other only whispers.

The smallness of the ship in the frame is, in itself, a major reason for the effectiveness. So many stories and all fascinating.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:20:37 +0000

@Monte: I like that: “The philosopher within us, standing next to the photographer. They are becoming good friends.”

I simply could not imagine one without the other. Before, the philosopher, although present, maintained quietness, perhaps just observing while the photographer took the pictures. Now, the philosopher has asserted itself and become a full-fledged team member with a voice.

By: Monte Stevens

Monte Stevens — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:14:28 +0000

Yes, feelings. Gut. The past 8 years I have carried my camera daily for just such moments. Something our eyes see, may need to be seen closer, or framed, converted to B&W. I feel the camera has become an extension of me. Incomplete without it.

I, too, have pondered about those I photograph. The philosopher within us, standing next to the photographer. They are becoming good friends.

By: Cedric

Cedric — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:12:47 +0000

“We donâ€™t know if the seas will be calm or rough, yet we sail them anyway!” … you’ve got a nice turn of phrase