photography
When Inspiration Turns Dark
I love photography—everything about it: carrying a camera around, freezing moments of time, downloading the photos to my computer to see what I’ve got, processing them, tweaking them, and making them just right. I share them because I’m happy with the picture, and maybe it inspires someone else. Pictures start conversations. Pictures can make you cry, think, or even change your mind.
I want to say a few words about the inspiration part.
At first, looking at other people’s photography was inspiring. But over time, it started to have the opposite effect. I wasn’t learning–I was comparing. And comparison is a trap.
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 16, 2025
Ever seen the inside a Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)?
The woody skeleton inside the saguaro gives a framework of interconnected, woody ribs that provide structural support, enabling the cactus to reach heights of up to 40–50 feet.
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 13, 2025
You can see the daily shot at 365Pixels.
More experimentation today. Not happy with anything, but learning has occurred. ☺️
The Rest of the Daily Shots | February 12, 2025
You can see the daily shot at 365Pixels.
Here are the others from the day I shot and had to choose from. Would you have picked a different one for your daily shot?
Inspired by @maique@social.lol, who posted some rainy-day windshield shots, I thought it was perfect that it was raining in BNA.
This is how we used to change a nose tire on the Twin Otter; this technique is probably frowned upon today 😆
I spent many hours working and flying on ol' 100AP; I miss that plane.
#oldschool #aviation #arcticmaintenance #twinotter
Exposed to Light | 02 - Hippo Love by Unknown
Photographer: Unknown.
Camera: Unknown.
Title: Unknown; I’m calling it Hippo Love.
Link: Unknown.
I have two desktop screens. One’s background picture constantly changes; the other has this, which never changes. The love, care, and trust that this picture imparts makes me smile every day. I would love to know the background of this shot. I would love to talk to this man and find out about his relationship with this hippo. What is the hippo’s name? How long was he a part of this hippo’s life? Was this a daily ritual? How long did they sit there? Who took the picture?
I love the working-class feel of the picture. I had that lunch box for a while growing up. I love the tape on it. Mostly, I love the hippos' look of complete security and peace. No matter what was going on in this hippo’s life, at this moment, all was well with the world.
When I look at this picture first thing in the morning when the computer whirls to life and the screens pop on, all is right in my world, too.
Exposed To Light | 01 - Ballet Dancers by S.
Exposed To Light
Get ready for a new post, popping up weekly, monthly, or whenever inspiration strikes. It’s all about a powerful picture that catches my eye.
How do I know? As they say, you know when you see it. For me, It catches my eye right away. I open it full screen and can’t stop looking at it. It’s powerful, dynamic, beautiful, tells a story, and has good lines; maybe it’s the lighting or shadows, but so many things can make a powerful photo. It’s a moment that in real life passes you by in mere seconds, but when you freeze that moment in light and shadow, you give that mere micro-second of time a new life. Your brain has time to process it and, more importantly, to feel it’s draw, it’s power. A photograph can be one of the most emotionally invoking things we interact with.
Onto the first installment of Exposed To Light:
Photographer: S.
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Title: S. didn’t appear to name the photo; I’m calling it Ballet Dancers.
Link: Ballet Dancers
The light and shadow in this shot are just mesmerizing. The entire range is present with light and shadow. The overall story here is pretty obvious, but the individual and small group stories are not. When you look around at the different expressions and small group chats, you can’t help but wonder what they are talking about and feeling. Nervousness, excitement, boredom—you see all the different emotions in the faces.
This is what S. says about the photo:
This is the best photo I’ve ever taken and the client didn’t wanna use it. Pls enjoy bc otherwise it will never see the light of day :,)
They give a download link to the photo and tell people to download it and enjoy it. Further in the comments is a short video of the room where the shot was taken.
I think the photo is fantastic.