the great escape
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle Onassis
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle Onassis
While many of us in colder climates feel the darkest shadows of winter in counter productive ways, this year has felt barren; the lifelessness of dormant trees sticking out of a flat dull sky, muted color and the absence of a pulse save any kind of vibrant color. While each wave of news crashes in on itself, I've been left feeling rather empty, barren, null and void. And it hasn't helped that this time of year tends to be the slowest. So I was ever so thankful for an escape away to the land of perpetual sunshine and warmth. To see green and growth and to feel the waves wash away the undertow of lackluster hope. Sometimes a change in scenery connects me back to what is real and true and ever lasting and digging into the pockets of hope and inspiration, I'm able to see the jewels of truth.
paradise 2016
Being as I'm not a winter person, I'm fortunate that one of my most revered persons in the world happens to live in Southwest Florida.
Being as I'm not a winter person, I'm fortunate that one of my most revered persons in the world happens to live in Southwest Florida. Like birds that migrate, I would head there December first and return to New England for spring. As it is, I am lucky to visit for week to ten days.
Self Portrait in Bonita Springs, Florida - 2016
As this visit seems to free my photographer's spirit, I came away with images that stirred up the inspiration I long for in the dead of winter. I returned to shadows and tried to create images I felt. I explored with different techniques with an easy pace. I'm rather pleased with the range of expressions (and a few shadow silhouettes for my portfolio). As a bonus, I was able to visit with a photographer friend this year; and tho I tend to get a bit anxious each time I meet with a fellow creative, we packed a lot of miles into our conversation despite the short visit. So here are my impressions from my time in paradise.
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