The year of the Black Water Dragon is to bring big and exciting things. It is the way to your success. Not knowing this was the Chinese year of the Black Water Dragon, I can only reflect on my year so far that began December 25th, 2012. That was the day I chose to do photography, look at photography in a different way, and to deep dive into it. No longer did I want to "just take pictures". I wanted to explore what photography was. I wanted to explore what is inside me. I wanted to explore telling you what is inside me through my photographic voice.
I have to say I have not had a "down" day at all this year. I pick up the camera with thought, energy, a willingness to pursue the road less traveled. I have met a lot of terrific people. People I would not have met at all perhaps, if I had not picked up the camera. This year was a first for many things. Photographing people at Paul Henry's Art Gallery. Photographing bands. Photographing plays and musicals. Going to Canon Live Learning work shops to learn more practical application of photography. Photographing models. Photographing fine art. Photographing nature. And most of all, writing about it.
So, this unknowing connection between the year of the Black Water Dragon and myself seems to fit. Especially if you look at my house.
Robin's curation, to honor this Chinese new year, chose "Centerline" to challenge the artist to "examine the dynamics of their own state of mind throughout the year." I had not talked to the artists about this when I photographed. What I can describe is my photography at this event, and my state of mind and the dynamics I have found through my photography. So, I thank Robin, and dedicate this blog entry to her.
Here are some photos . . .