There is no need to look for the bench in this next set of photographs. (Because I’m either sitting on it or walking away from it.) Each time I reach the peak of my hikes lately, I no longer feel the need to take a picture of the bench. Instead, I feel a strong pull...
There is another reason this project exists. I am hopelessly sentimental, so when I know I will miss something, I photograph it. It’s how I deal with change.. and change is not my favorite. It’s why I chose to start photographing this bench several months ago. I knew that change was upon us and here...
Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:36 am… (on left)
he spoke passionately about the positive energy he feels at runyon canyon to a stranger new friend… i listened with a smile.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:46 am… (on right)
big dogs chasing little dogs… too cute.
Friday, June 18, 2010 9:35 am… friends: swinging their legs, laughing loudly…...
One of the downfalls of shooting film over digital is the wait. And at the same time, that is one thing that I love about it. The time between taking this first photograph, shooting the rest of the roll, and finally seeing the results was about a month. Had there been no...
June 28, 2010 - 1:59 pm - Ha! It took me a moment to understand what was hiding - but then, all of a sudden, he just pops out; what a lovely moment! Janine
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
- Pablo Picasso
From childhood through art school, I was constantly creating, without effort it seemed; but, as I grow older I am finding it harder and harder to say “yes” to myself and my personal project ideas. Last fall,...
June 7, 2010 - 7:59 pm - Just wanted you to know that these images and words really helped make my day brighter.
June 8, 2010 - 9:41 am - so glad to hear that! :)
This personal project is purposefully a very simple one: To photograph this bench with my Diana (a plastic toy film camera) every time I reach the peak of my hike up Runyon Canyon. The rule is: I’ll wait only a minute or so to anticipate and document a fleeting moment, and I must...
June 1, 2010 - 6:26 pm - I love the pictures! I particularly like the ones with dogs in them... they just always seem so happy.
June 3, 2010 - 3:58 pm - thanks janine! i agree, the dogs really are so happy there and they make me so happy, too. i have more dog photographs to post tomorrow :)
by Teri
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