one of my favorite writers is Julian Barnes; his collection of essays about art (Keeping An Eye Open) is, apart from a wonderful piece of writing and an homage to art as friend and master, a testimony to what recharging one's batteries by spending time in museums or art galleries. I find nothing more soothing and cathartic than standing in front of a work of art and ruminate on its history, while learning things about myself and how to push myself forward to think different, to resonate with the world with new energy.
I don't know Julian's work, but I'll take a look. DC really is a terrific city for not just art, but the history of innovation in America. It's so interesting to see the history of how one object or invention influenced another. There are a number of places to recharge but as I said in the piece, the National Gallery is by far my favorite. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)
Thank you, Inna. I'm definitely an audio guy so I love doing the voiceovers. I've done a few voiceovers and voiced a chapter in a compilation a couple years ago but never a whole book. It's something that I would really love to do...either that or host my own radio talk show. :)
As a longtime fan of your work (On Taking Pictures; Photography by the Letter..) I would definitely order the fiction book if you voiceover it. I even sent one of the iterations to a friend who has started a new podcast on design as an example of good diction and pronunciation.
Nothing to add on the topic starter, just a comment of appreciation :)
My go-to option when I go out for a photo shoot (I do mostly portraiture) is to carry with me the 5D4 and the x100V. I shoot RAW with the 5D4, and would process most of the results in color, but I shoot almost exclusively in BW with the small camera. This is helpful, because I change the premise and the vision when I switch between the two, in that I think my composition and my framing differently for each of them. It's a routine I like and stand by.
Getting outside is key to me, especially into the woods and nature. I love cycling along trails, finding new connections between areas I know, or don’t. To really benefit, I prefer to cycle alone, to journey with just my thoughts and concentration on the trail. Walking trails is good two, but for some reason I prefer company while walking through woods or parkland. This contrasts with city walking, which I prefer to do on my own, with a camera in hand.
I find my camera has become a crutch, much like my bike, that I can use as shield and a key as appropriate. A shield to protect me from others, in the moments I wish to be alone with my thoughts. As a key, these items can unlock interesting conversations and new avenues of adventure.
one of my favorite writers is Julian Barnes; his collection of essays about art (Keeping An Eye Open) is, apart from a wonderful piece of writing and an homage to art as friend and master, a testimony to what recharging one's batteries by spending time in museums or art galleries. I find nothing more soothing and cathartic than standing in front of a work of art and ruminate on its history, while learning things about myself and how to push myself forward to think different, to resonate with the world with new energy.
I don't know Julian's work, but I'll take a look. DC really is a terrific city for not just art, but the history of innovation in America. It's so interesting to see the history of how one object or invention influenced another. There are a number of places to recharge but as I said in the piece, the National Gallery is by far my favorite. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)
Thanks. I'll add that to my reading list.
You'll enjoy it, I'm sure.
I really enjoy listening to your posts with voiceover. It’s a great combo of meaning and voice acting. Have you voiced any audio book, Jefferey?
Thank you, Inna. I'm definitely an audio guy so I love doing the voiceovers. I've done a few voiceovers and voiced a chapter in a compilation a couple years ago but never a whole book. It's something that I would really love to do...either that or host my own radio talk show. :)
As a longtime fan of your work (On Taking Pictures; Photography by the Letter..) I would definitely order the fiction book if you voiceover it. I even sent one of the iterations to a friend who has started a new podcast on design as an example of good diction and pronunciation.
Nothing to add on the topic starter, just a comment of appreciation :)
My go-to option when I go out for a photo shoot (I do mostly portraiture) is to carry with me the 5D4 and the x100V. I shoot RAW with the 5D4, and would process most of the results in color, but I shoot almost exclusively in BW with the small camera. This is helpful, because I change the premise and the vision when I switch between the two, in that I think my composition and my framing differently for each of them. It's a routine I like and stand by.
Getting outside is key to me, especially into the woods and nature. I love cycling along trails, finding new connections between areas I know, or don’t. To really benefit, I prefer to cycle alone, to journey with just my thoughts and concentration on the trail. Walking trails is good two, but for some reason I prefer company while walking through woods or parkland. This contrasts with city walking, which I prefer to do on my own, with a camera in hand.
I find my camera has become a crutch, much like my bike, that I can use as shield and a key as appropriate. A shield to protect me from others, in the moments I wish to be alone with my thoughts. As a key, these items can unlock interesting conversations and new avenues of adventure.