Want to share this wonderful website and link to a book on non-silver techniques. "Alternative Photography" is a great source of information. this book is being shared for all to enjoy. Thanks, Alternative Photo!!
A Non-Silver Manual: Preface
Writer / Sarah van Keuren
I am busy in my studio, looking forward to darkroom time and can't wait to read this Manual as inspiration!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Random Thoughts: The Creative Mind
Heard this when I drove - think I will listen again. What is creativity? Food for...thought ;-)
The Creative Mind
The Creative Mind
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Norway Tragedy Thoughts
(In light of the events in Norway, I am posting a guest posting from Geir Jordahl. Our prayers go out to all affected by this tragedy.)
Dear Friend:
There are no words yet I must speak.
First of all, I must express condolences to all who lost loved ones and friends directly in yesterday’s tragedy in Norway. Words help little but they can remind us that we are not alone.
Nietzsche said that a man can survive any how if he has a why to live for. The attack on a children’s camp in Norway truly challenges Nietzsche's assertion for me. Perhaps it is because Norway is my first home. Perhaps it is because there is no greater cowardice, no greater sin than killing children. Perhaps it is because…. I look for reasons, I look for ways to attempt to understand how such horror and tragedy can happen. How? Yet it happens everyday, in many places across our sacred precious earth.
Barely 24 hours before the attack in Norway, Kate and I were driving through Oklahoma City. The temperature was 107 degrees F and we were on our way home from the memorial celebrating the life of Marie Quinn O’Grady, Kate’s Mom who left this earth last month. The drive from Florida was long and hot and tiring. Yet we were compelled to exit the interstate and brave the 107-degree temperature to stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. We stopped to view that sacred space where men, women and children perished. I was not entirely enthusiastic about stopping (I am no lover of heat!) but the reason to be there came clear when I stood under the survivor tree. It
reminded me of my “why;” to communicate through pictures the magic and beauty of the earth, to affirm life and transcend mere survival by recognizing the sanctity of all life.
Survivor Tree, Oklahoma City National Memorial
Tragedy and suffering compels us to reaffirm the why of our existence, for without it we have no reason to live. I still have no words, but the lack of words resides in the world do the “how.” It is in our “why” that we persevere.
It is my hope that my friends, family and colleagues will come together in the face of such horror and sadness and look to reaffirm their own personal ‘whys” in their lives. To quote from Victor Frankl from “Man’s Search for Meaning”
"We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one’s predicament into a human achievement."
Geir Jordahl
Dear Friend:
There are no words yet I must speak.
First of all, I must express condolences to all who lost loved ones and friends directly in yesterday’s tragedy in Norway. Words help little but they can remind us that we are not alone.
Nietzsche said that a man can survive any how if he has a why to live for. The attack on a children’s camp in Norway truly challenges Nietzsche's assertion for me. Perhaps it is because Norway is my first home. Perhaps it is because there is no greater cowardice, no greater sin than killing children. Perhaps it is because…. I look for reasons, I look for ways to attempt to understand how such horror and tragedy can happen. How? Yet it happens everyday, in many places across our sacred precious earth.
Barely 24 hours before the attack in Norway, Kate and I were driving through Oklahoma City. The temperature was 107 degrees F and we were on our way home from the memorial celebrating the life of Marie Quinn O’Grady, Kate’s Mom who left this earth last month. The drive from Florida was long and hot and tiring. Yet we were compelled to exit the interstate and brave the 107-degree temperature to stop at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. We stopped to view that sacred space where men, women and children perished. I was not entirely enthusiastic about stopping (I am no lover of heat!) but the reason to be there came clear when I stood under the survivor tree. It
reminded me of my “why;” to communicate through pictures the magic and beauty of the earth, to affirm life and transcend mere survival by recognizing the sanctity of all life.Survivor Tree, Oklahoma City National Memorial
Tragedy and suffering compels us to reaffirm the why of our existence, for without it we have no reason to live. I still have no words, but the lack of words resides in the world do the “how.” It is in our “why” that we persevere.
It is my hope that my friends, family and colleagues will come together in the face of such horror and sadness and look to reaffirm their own personal ‘whys” in their lives. To quote from Victor Frankl from “Man’s Search for Meaning”
"We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one’s predicament into a human achievement."
Geir Jordahl
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Contrasting thoughts
to
We are driving home.
http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/ to http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2220
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Card Thoughts
A posting here after oh so long - - I have made cards to send thank you for all of cards, prayers, donations and flowers people have sent for my mother.
If you don't get an official thank you, here is my thank you to everyone who is supporting me in this challenging time.
You can see the obituary here: http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Marie-Ogrady/
"A Mass will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at noontime at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ocala. A Celebration of Marie’s Life will follow in Oak Run for friends and family. Memorial Contributions may be given to Legacy House of Ocala or the American Cancer Society."
If you don't get an official thank you, here is my thank you to everyone who is supporting me in this challenging time.
You can see the obituary here: http://www.hiers-baxley.com/obituaries/Marie-Ogrady/
"A Mass will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at noontime at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ocala. A Celebration of Marie’s Life will follow in Oak Run for friends and family. Memorial Contributions may be given to Legacy House of Ocala or the American Cancer Society."
Monday, March 7, 2011
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