Where is my focus?

Sometimes it is easier to see the beautiful in the inanimate world than in the people around me. I find that to stay energized I have to retreat to a place of solitude and clarity. It is comfortable there. But I can't stay. Life is messy. And that is where we are called to be - in the beautiful mess.

Introvert: a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people.

Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time alone to "recharge."

09. Assignment Neat

Neatness as an obsession that evolves into a photo assignment.



Neurosis

–noun, plural -ses

1.
Also called psychoneurosis. a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality.
2.
a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment.





Ideas...try this site.

http://thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com/




Due 2 weeks. September 2nd. Go outside if you must but be neat.

07.Selective Colorization - jRamsey

My first hand at selective colorizing is manipulation of a shot from several months ago on a hike in Columbia, MO. I'm climbing a steep learning curve with Nikon's Capture NX2 for editing.

08.Remember the Day - jRamsey

Today has been representative of how I've experienced the weather around here for what seems like an eternity. Cold and grey, snow, bright sun, more snow, more cold and grey - all in the same day. Dang, I am sooo ready for spring weather again.

08.Remember the Day - eMaxwell

After four years of living in Kansas City, Kelly and I dared to take the boys to the Nelson Atkins Museum. They lasted about 90 minutes - and then their ability to control their impulses was wearing pretty thin. Thankfully, no one in our party tried to climb a sculpture or ended up wearing a painting. And, in the end, I found an artist that is right at my speed. Donald Judd was a minimalist sculptor that does beautiful work. Clean. Simple. Architectural.

08. Remember the Day

The idea of this assignment is simple. Take a picture that will define all of that day for you in the future. This is an exploration in the ability to capture a story with you camera. Try posting the image and the story that goes with it. Lets call the due date next Tuesday, February 15th at noon.

07.Selective Colorization.EM