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Adam Dustus is taking a much needed day off. So I (Leslie Moon) am putting together a photo prompt which I hope makes your creative juices flow.
I was struck with a poem written (by Brian Miller) about homelessness and the responses it evoked. I would have to say that people often skirt the issue of homelessness because they can't understand it. I guess you can't understand it unless you have been there or you make the effort. I was homeless as a young, single woman; I lived in my car. I never felt any different; never wore a placard. I just had no money and no place to live.You learn from life by living it.
Look at these pictures. What do they evoke?
What are the people thinking; what does their day hold?
Please take the picture prompt challenge and share your words by placing a link to your site below.
Today I have the honor of showing you Terence Jones' photography.
Look through the aperture with him and experience art.
Enjoy Terence Jones
What is your favorite subject to shoot?
"I usually want to capture something that is lost in every day's speed. I just realized this extremely old iron rail in front of my window. It is probably eighty years old, has seen wars, births, deaths; it is a silent witness of what happened here."
How does black and white impact your expression?
"Very much actually. Colors force the viewer to see the picture in a pre-defined way. In shooting black and white, I believe that the perception is more genuine and not necessarily linked to former experience. It is more pure, more about the picture itself."
Tell me about the 365 project:
"It was a challenge from some friends. The 365 is about more honest experimenting with techniques and sharing those results no matter how good or bad. It's much different from the pretentious way of taking professional pictures; you only send out the ones which are the best of the best. With the 365, you openly present whatever you have on that particular day. I see my shots and can reconstruct my mood on that day. It is good and honest because it is authentic."
What would you suggest to people just starting out?
"I believe in the Tradition of the Sun (Coelho). Go the extra mile, explore, get in touch and connect with what you are doing. You have to touch it yourself. Go out from the beginning and have fun."
For those of you who are curious, Terence shoots with a Canon EOS 7D. His primary lens is the Canon 50mm. He is a shallow depth of field addict; usually shoots almost wide open at f/2.0.
Thanks Terence
Just like One Shot Wednesday, we are trying to create a community of photographers with One Shoot. There is diverse talent out there. I enjoy each day of discovery. Please feel free to link a favorite piece and/or comment. Maybe you will feel challenged to enter your own 365 day photo project. I am thinking about it.
Adam Dustus will return next week for another One Shoot Sunday.
You know the saying when the cat's away?? Well today I am going to play on Dustus' day a little. I want to introduce Terence Jones. If you have been to my blog recently you have probably seen several of his photographs.
Terence is a professional photographer who lives in Germany and the East Coast (lucky guy). His love for photography started twelve years ago. He has shot all over the world.
"My philosophy of photography is existential. I want to capture things the way they ultimately are; I try to capture an idea or a perception in a shot. Often the real nature of something is hidden or cluttered by other things."
You may not have noticed this poignant scene in the bustle of the city but Terence caught the moment:
"One of my all-time favorites. Why? Because I was this girl waiting. I knew that she was waiting for something, for someone. She was very nervous. And then the guy showed up. And that was the most authentic, true, deep hug I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely *amazing*. There was soooo much energy there! "
Please don't let this silly poem detract from the depth of Terence's shot from his window
Boston
a poem by Moondustwriter
I can't make sense
of this weather
can you
hot and steamy
now it's flooding too
I can't seem
to keep the drops at bay
my feet aren't dry
what am I to say
I'm wet
clammy and cold
the damage
to my potted plants
cost untold
please let up
your beauty is my friend
but on a day
of rain and sogg
our love affair
nears its end
Please come back for One Shoot Sunday. I will have a montage of Terence's work. Would also love for you to visit my site and read the poetry of a High School student friend, David, who all of a sudden was bit with the poetry bug. He is looking for feedback.
**************** What do you think of "Cosmic Bowling?"
Try the One Shoot Sunday Image Prompt challenge... Feel free to use the above image as a writing prompt. What do you see? Care to share your perception of the image through poetry or microfiction form?
Pause and consider the image. Then go ahead and write something! Let’s have fun considering unlimited interpretations of an image, to discover the flourishing creativity arising from a subject we will all perceive differently .
Be creative. Dare to share your artistic thoughts!
What do you see when you look at this image? You are welcome to express yourself through comment, or by posting a response and/or a link back.
OR
Since One Shoot is about sharing your image and thoughts, we encourage everyone to post a photograph they wish to share. So post an image, or two, or a few. to your blog and link back to us.
Let's see some of your favorite pictures! Tell us why you like the photo so much. Is there an interesting story behind your posted pic?
If you take the picture prompt challenge, or post an image for the One Stop community to consider, please drop your link in these comments so others can easily discover your work.
POETS, if you see an image you like that you may want to write about, for say One Shot Wednesday, comment on the photo and strike up a conversation with the photographer— ask if it's okay to use it.
Have fun, Everyone! And support those of us brave enough to post photos. lol
One Shoot Sunday: A Place To Share Your Photography
We at One Shot couldn't help but notice how poets love their cameras! Read a poem and you can be guaranteed it is accompanied by a wonderful photograph.
Sometimes you take a photo and want to share it; that photograph could inspire a poet to resonate!
One Shoot Sunday gives you the opportunity to share your photos, see the work of others, study new mediums, inspire new ideas. You never know - there might be a poet just waiting in the wings captivated by your wonderful image, wanting to immortalize it with words of wonder....
Welcome to One Shoot Sunday: A new place to share your photography. Starts this Sunday, August 8th. Hosted by: Adam Dustus - our resident photographer.
"Self Portrait"
"Capsized"
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top image courtesy creative commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/dominicspics/
