Tag: art
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The Fork as a Mirror: A Philosophical Reflection on a Humble Tool
In the quiet clatter of a dining room, there is laughter and stories. Amid steaming plates, the fork sits silently. It is humble, metallic, and often overlooked. Yet, in its simplicity, the fork is one of the most profound symbols of modern human life. At its core, the fork symbolizes choice. Unlike the spoon, which…
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The Typewriter and the Color Red: A Ribbon Through History
The typewriter, once a marvel of industrial innovation, changed the landscape of writing forever. Before the click-clack of keys echoed in newsrooms and home offices, writing was a slow, manual process. The typewriter arrived in the late 19th century. With it, thoughts were captured with mechanical precision. Every keystroke made the idea permanent in ink.…
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Chasing the tail.
I feel like the world just keeps moving faster and the days keep getting fuller. I honestly lack the interest in playing the algorithms game, trying to be “seen” trying to figure out what the new method is for getting traction on social media platforms. It feels like I’m chasing my tail, and my tail…
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Thoughts on Drone Photography.
I had a friend ask me recently if I thought photographers got mad about drone photography. Do they look at it as cheating? I know there’s definely a stigma regaring cell phones, and I get that. But I think drones are different. Not just because I use one, but because they are used in a…
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Likes, Comments, & Shares oh my!
Okay, I have to honest for a minute. I really try to keep all of this in mind, but every once in a while I fall for the ol’ social media BS. First off, I try to not make a habit out of judging the work of others. It is their art. Their vision. And…
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ICM: Intentional Camera Movement
While I have done a couple shots over the years of zooming in or out while shooting at a slower shutter speed just for giggles, our local camera club recently had a presentation on ICM that was quite interesting. ICM is interesting to me, while there is definitely a technique, more than a few actually,…
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Horsing Around…
I take my photography seriously. But does that mean that every single thing I do in this profession needs to be serious? Neigh. It does not. So I bought this ridiculous horse mask a while back. Why you might ask? I don’t have a clue. It was an impulse buy. But once it showed up,…
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