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This photo of the Reflection of an Immature
Little Blue Heron received the most
mention in a list of favorites in a survey
acknowledging the first 100 issues PICTURE TO PONDER.
PICTURE TO PONDER MISSION -
It is my desire to inspire you, through my photography
and words, to discover and expand your own individual
greatness in seeing, imagining and/or creating.
BACKGROUND -
Several years ago someone I admire saw several
groupings of photos that I
had recently taken. She was quite moved and stated,
"Sheila, the world
needs to see your relationship to art and nature."
After several minutes of further viewing, she said,
"I don't know where this
is coming from, but something is telling me to tell
you, 'Don't talk!'"
And I, who always had a lot to say, understood. For
me, to "talk" puts
something between you and the picture, possibly altering
your response,
certainly depriving you of the opportunity of discovering
your own pure,
initial response.
DESCRIPTION -
In a format, similar to this center section, an e-mail
contains a photo - a Picture to Ponder - and, originally,
no words about the photo until the next day.
On 3/9/05, based on subscriber requests, I changed
my own commentary on the photo to be in the same issue
as the photo, with subscriber comments in the issue
that follows. See Issue
56 for elaboration. AND, I still strongly
recommend readers BE with the photo for a moment or
two before moving on to the text or the next e-mail.
Know that there will be something in every photo used
that caught my eye and had me "capture"
it. It may have been in the color, the patterns, the
texture, the mood. Sometimes a hidden image surfaces
for me, at the time the photo is taken. Very often
it becomes noticeable only after it's printed or on
the screen.
I invite you to explore each photo for the meaning
it might or might not have
for you. Some suggested tools for *being* with the
photos and furthering
other activities, if you desire, can be found in my
article, ACCIDENTAL ART.
If you find the photos inspirational, please pass
on an *issue* and invite
your friends to subscribe.
Inspirationally,
Sheila
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© 2004 - 2005 Sheila Finkelstein
http://www.eteletours.com
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