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I recently ran across an article about Artist Statements and there were a few reproduced to show the gamut of what artists are writing. I have written them myself and have always felt that my wording was much simpler than so many of the ultra-pretentious ('can't find the appropriate words). Then, often, after writing such re-read them again after some time to soak, and gee, found the pretentiousness in my own words. I'm currently using one along with an unconventional resume for my gallery work and thinking (from my own experience of reading those of others) that it doesn't matter what is said (nobody reads them-all the way through) certain words must be used... universal, all-encompassing, transcendent, mystical, deepening, glowing, unchanging, photographic, visionary, luminous, spiritual, life-affirming, artistic, intrinsic, insight, reality, perception, experience, concept, unveiling, realization... I use some of them. 'how 'bout you? I double-dare you to share yours. ( here's mine )Peace Tags: about me
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I met and photographed lots of folks on the trails this past weekend. As I get time, I'll post images I made of these skiers, snowshoers, and hikers... but here's a teaser, heh, This photo was made by Noah Tratt. I met Noah a couple years ago when his group skied to High Hut... that's where I saw them again this weekend. Good snow conditions... good grooming (*pats self on back*) and I got onto my skis a few times along the way to test the trail... I skied mostly uphill... I do better going uphill--I'm not in a panic like when my skis go by themselves. If I photographed you and you don't see your photo here soon, please email me. ed at edbookphoto dot com Noah caught me near High Hut and was surprised to see me actually on skis... (please note that, yes, the Ed guy is fat but that fact is exaggerated in this image because I had two hats, a pair of gloves, and a water bottle stuffed into the front of my jacket--the red vest actually does zip shut)  Peace Tags: about me, mount tahoma trails, mountains, self portraits, snow, trail, winter
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 'on keeping with no snow posting today... I made this photograph almost 27 years ago about five miles from here at Seabeck Bay. A fishing boat had been purposely run aground so the bottom could be scraped free of barnacles and other clingy stuff... I happened along that morning after a long and hyper night shift at the shipyard doing some very noisy and high energy steam safety valve testing on one of the nuc ships. I was too wired to go to sleep so took a drive to make some photographs. I found this scene when I was walking along the water's edge and was particularly drawn to the reddish color in the Red Alder forest... the catkins were forming as they do mid-winter every year... an early harbinger of spring. I should mention that this image was made with a Bronica S2A medium format camera with some unremembered print film. A printed version was displayed on the wall for many years and then thinking it beyond it's photograph life from fading, I removed it... later to scan on a flatbed scanner to revive the image by using it as the basis for a digital watercolor painting. Of course, it looks totally different in full size on paper... here the colors look blocky and blotchy...some things that display well on paper don't see justice in small compressed jpgs... Peace Tags: -print available-, about me, digital manipulation, digital painting, forest, kitsap peninsula, landscape, nautical, puget sound, trees, waterflow, winter
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Some LJ folks seeing my journal get the impression that I know what I'm doing and talking about... Some think that I might be able to answer some questions they have... Wrong on both counts... What I write about in my posts are my opinions... what I answer when asked questions are my opinions... I spread my opinions about because I like to talk... anyone who knows me can attest to that... (many get the impression that I just like to hear myself talk) It's true, sometimes... When I'm alone for a while, I talk to myself. I read somewhere that it's healthy to talk to yourself. Even to ask yourself questions and answer them... You're in trouble though when you ask yourself a question and then say "huh?" Often, the opinions I state I do so as if they're fact... I do make mistakes. One time I thought I was wrong, (but I was mistaken).I appreciate it when someone disagrees with me and shares their own opinion. And I especially appreciate it when someone points out something that I've said as being bogus and sheds light on why. Thus said... it's time for more of my opinions... There are some questions that folks have asked or topics that have been suggested that I didn't get to for some reason but some of them are still roaming around in my subconcious looking for an opinion. Some, I just don't want to give a simple answer to... Here are some... - what equipment do I use and how do I protect it when I travel?
- where do I travel to make images and how do I decide where to go?
- how did I get started stepping from a photgraphy avocation to full-time vocation?
- what is my background?
- how do I really make a living?
- why do I use a henweigh and would I recommend using one?
- how do I decide what I want to photograph?
- where do I stay when I travel?
- why the long hair and beard?
- why the Santa Claus look-not needing any padding?
- where haven't I been?
- where to send money?
I'll think of more, I'm sure... and will post about them when I get time... Now, what I really was scheming about getting to... I have questions too to ask for me... and seeing that I have a few readers, maybe some answers will help me... nuff said for now... that's enough about me... now about me..... ;p Peace Tags: about me
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I have gone out of my way to not make my LJ a commercial place but have not gotten the commercial part of my website reconstructed yet other than the temporary gallery that you can see. I will try not to solicit business in my journal. But, if anyone does want to do photography or other business with me, I am happy to do so as it's my full-time livelihood (I haven't won the lottery yet - ok, I did win a few times but it was only a few million (in my dreams)... but they only gave me $2.00 and said I was a wiener. I said "don't you mean winner?" "no, wiener")I will do business via email, snailmail, phone, or face to face and anyone is free to ask anything in my journal but if it pertains to monetary issues I'll respond in email or otherwise. Does this sound like a thing? Now for some business... I said I'd try not to but... Pick one or more:- I'm starving.
- The llamas are starving.
- I just like money.
- I had to send Ilene back to work.
- I like to share my photographs but can't afford to give them away free.
- It's not a job, it's an adventure.
- I'm starving.
- other- fill in _________.
If anyone would like information about buying prints or other services (other services:
- image liscensing for publication or other.
- assignments.
- digital imaging services.
- scanning.
- print restoration.
- personal or group instruction in the field or otherwise.
- workshops.
- tours.
- other (fill in) __________.
or if you're just curious what I have to charge... don't be shy, I won't consider an email request to be a contract unless you make it so... anything else? just ask... Peace Tags: about me, phot business
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