Just Saying (12/28/2011)
Those who can do, do. Those who can teach, teach. Those who can’t do and can’t teach should learn. Those who can’t do, can’t teach, and won’t learn, have no business criticizing others.
Archive for December, 2011
Badlands in Bloom Post-Holiday Print Special
My image “Badlands in Bloom” had become quite popular over the holiday weekend. It appears that someone included it in a viral email titled “Extraordinary Pictures”. Quite the compliment! As a token of my appreciation, I am offering a post-holiday print special: an 8×10 archival print, double-matted to 11×14 and ready to frame for the [...]
The Value and Futility of Critique
There is perhaps no better example of a love/hate relationship than that of creative individuals and their critics. With few exceptions, the writings of famed artists, authors, performers, musicians, filmmakers, and the likes, contain some reference to their critics, usually ranging from witty jabs to hateful diatribes. Curiously, the emotion is almost reversed when polling [...]
Just Saying (12/20/2011)
The best of art is that which leaves the viewer better off for having seen it. By “better off,” I don’t necessarily mean happy or gratified; some of the best art I know is grim in appearance yet, the sight of it can bring profound realizations that positively impact one’s course of thinking and action. [...]
Just Saying (12/17/2011)
The field of fine-art landscape photography is, regrettably, one of too many experts and not enough practitioners.
Know This
What do you wish to know about my images? Know that they were conceived in moments of peace — at times joyous, at times melancholy — in the most sublime of places, and most often in solitude. Know that they were made in silence, and that their making was not hurried or rushed. Know that [...]
Just Saying (12/14/2011)
Hard work, albeit admirable, is a poor substitute for creative laziness.
The Art and the Life
This stream of consciousness was inspired by several recent conversations, readings, and wanderings. Portions of it may be recognized by those participating in said conversations and to them I am grateful for the thoughts and inspiration. ~~~ It’s not about photography. It’s not about art. It’s about living the life. Then again, they are one [...]
eBook Review: Photographing the 4th Dimension – Time
My friend Jim Goldstein recently released his first eBook: Photographing the 4th Dimension – Time. I remember Jim mentioning this project some time ago; a long time ago, in fact. When I finally saw the eBook I understood what took all that time: this is one of best thought-out and beautifully designed eBooks I have [...]
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