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What this photo means to me? She sent an email asking to interview me over the phone about the Women in Focus juried art show at the Mason Murer Gallery, in which I will be showing three pieces during Atlanta Celebrates Photography. The contrast of the turbulent waters of the gulf, sparkling against a dark stormy sky elicits feelings of awe and respect for the ocean. (description of photograph)
Squirrel! (insert short attention span here) The mood for myDarlin’ Robert Kenui Pope and I was anything but serious. We decided on a whim to take a trip to Florida, knowing that it wouldn’t be warm and sunny, but nonetheless we would be able to put our toes in the sand. Throw a couple t-shirts, jeans, beach towels and fishing poles in the back of the truck with our gadgets (laptops, iPads, iPhones, camera….) and we’re off! It was so chilly that weekend, but our love (and our sweatshirts) kept us warm (well kind of).
When I tell you that there was no one else on the beach day after day, I’m not exaggerating at all. It was deserted - yes! Robert got his fishing pole out and cast into the vast ocean, while I took photos of the water (yes – the very photo that was juried into the show), seagulls and my very favorite subject – him! And you know how I love photos of the two of us – so I brought my tripod and set the camera up for interval shooting. Those are by far the best photos from this trip, those of myDarlin’ and me.
And how long have you been a member of Women in Focus? I tried to remember, but couldn’t put my finger on it. And how did you find the Women in Focus Group? Aha! Now I remember. It was in 2006 after our trip to Hawaii when my camera was full of dust particles after me changing lenses multiple times. (Yes, I know how to minimize that now) The lady at the camera shop referred me to Peachtree Camera repair, at which point Allen gave me a card for Women in Focus. Eight years have passed since I joined. Who would have thought that me not knowing how to properly change a lens would lead to making lifelong friends?
And so, this year will be a first for me. Not just the first time at this gallery, but the first show without myDarlin’ there by my side. myDarlin’, the inspiration for and subject of so many of my photographs, as well as my signature off-set matting. I’ll think back to the first juried show, where one of the photos was of the bass that Chelle caught off of our dock as she and myDarlin’ fished on a lazy afternoon, as we walk the gallery this October.
What does photography mean to you? I am filled with gratitude knowing that every time I capture the ordinary, it is truly extraordinary. God provides us with a blank canvas every day, and it is up to us to paint the life we dream of and share it in an exhibit for all to see. Even though the skies may seem dark, you’ll see sparking diamonds of hope dancing on the waves as they gently crash onto the beach.
#KeepLookingUp
What this photo means to me? She sent an email asking to interview me over the phone about the Women in Focus juried art show at the Mason Murer Gallery, in which I will be showing three pieces during Atlanta Celebrates Photography. The contrast of the turbulent waters of the gulf, sparkling against a dark stormy sky elicits feelings of awe and respect for the ocean. (description of photograph)
Squirrel! (insert short attention span here) The mood for myDarlin’ Robert Kenui Pope and I was anything but serious. We decided on a whim to take a trip to Florida, knowing that it wouldn’t be warm and sunny, but nonetheless we would be able to put our toes in the sand. Throw a couple t-shirts, jeans, beach towels and fishing poles in the back of the truck with our gadgets (laptops, iPads, iPhones, camera….) and we’re off! It was so chilly that weekend, but our love (and our sweatshirts) kept us warm (well kind of).
When I tell you that there was no one else on the beach day after day, I’m not exaggerating at all. It was deserted - yes! Robert got his fishing pole out and cast into the vast ocean, while I took photos of the water (yes – the very photo that was juried into the show), seagulls and my very favorite subject – him! And you know how I love photos of the two of us – so I brought my tripod and set the camera up for interval shooting. Those are by far the best photos from this trip, those of myDarlin’ and me.
And how long have you been a member of Women in Focus? I tried to remember, but couldn’t put my finger on it. And how did you find the Women in Focus Group? Aha! Now I remember. It was in 2006 after our trip to Hawaii when my camera was full of dust particles after me changing lenses multiple times. (Yes, I know how to minimize that now) The lady at the camera shop referred me to Peachtree Camera repair, at which point Allen gave me a card for Women in Focus. Eight years have passed since I joined. Who would have thought that me not knowing how to properly change a lens would lead to making lifelong friends?
And so, this year will be a first for me. Not just the first time at this gallery, but the first show without myDarlin’ there by my side. myDarlin’, the inspiration for and subject of so many of my photographs, as well as my signature off-set matting. I’ll think back to the first juried show, where one of the photos was of the bass that Chelle caught off of our dock as she and myDarlin’ fished on a lazy afternoon, as we walk the gallery this October.
What does photography mean to you? I am filled with gratitude knowing that every time I capture the ordinary, it is truly extraordinary. God provides us with a blank canvas every day, and it is up to us to paint the life we dream of and share it in an exhibit for all to see. Even though the skies may seem dark, you’ll see sparking diamonds of hope dancing on the waves as they gently crash onto the beach.
#KeepLookingUp
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