Chris Petty Photo Art
207/365: Pause and Reflect...
4-9-11
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"Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms." - Sir Laurence Olivier
Today I went out to see Dave. On the way I stopped on my favorite little hilltop and did this photo where I'm always sure to catch a great perspective of the setting sun. To my surprise my uncle Randy & cousin Jessica rode up on his bike who had also been out at Dave's. We spoke for a bit as I set up then they rode off, leaving me to think about the past 24 hours and how it's affected me. I've never experienced a close friend taking their own life. I've felt completely numb and still in shock. So many questions as to why. It's all I can think about. You always have these thoughts of why didn't I make better effort to make contact... I try not to trouble myself with these thoughts too much. Perhaps it would have changed nothing. I got my shot within a matter of minutes, getting better as I've been pushing myself creatively with the 365. I packed up, threw my bags over my shoulder and rode over the hills to Dave's house. Giving Dave a big hug felt so surreal. What a hard pill to swallow. I could sense the devastation in his voice as we spoke for an hour or so about Japeth and the things leading up to Friday. One feels such a sense of loss of words at these times. The sun had set as we conversed, the smoke from the fire pit wafting all about with the wind. The air had cooled and I had not brought a jacket. I said my goodbyes and told Dave to try to get some rest. I took a nice slow ride home over the hills feeling the cool air in the bottoms. I returned home to my buddy Jerod conversing with Mom. I made some food, as we talked about going for a night ride to do some shots to capture a few elements I had in mind for an upcoming photo. We were out until about 2am, I got the shot I had in mind and we also had fun creating some fun photos with my flash unit. I worked on today's photo until the sun came up as I often do, still an uneasy feeling inside me. The coming days are going to be very difficult... I wish to turn back the hands of time...
14-24mm
sb900/diffused/ttl cord @ 2 o'clock = my inverter is out for repair on my Vagabond (not that I would have been able to tote my Bees/battery pack on my bike anyway!)
Want to be a part of my 365 Project and get your photo taken? Got an idea/concept? Contact me, Don't be shy! Let's create art!
207/365: Pause and Reflect...
4-9-11
[Press L on your keypad]
"Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms." - Sir Laurence Olivier
Today I went out to see Dave. On the way I stopped on my favorite little hilltop and did this photo where I'm always sure to catch a great perspective of the setting sun. To my surprise my uncle Randy & cousin Jessica rode up on his bike who had also been out at Dave's. We spoke for a bit as I set up then they rode off, leaving me to think about the past 24 hours and how it's affected me. I've never experienced a close friend taking their own life. I've felt completely numb and still in shock. So many questions as to why. It's all I can think about. You always have these thoughts of why didn't I make better effort to make contact... I try not to trouble myself with these thoughts too much. Perhaps it would have changed nothing. I got my shot within a matter of minutes, getting better as I've been pushing myself creatively with the 365. I packed up, threw my bags over my shoulder and rode over the hills to Dave's house. Giving Dave a big hug felt so surreal. What a hard pill to swallow. I could sense the devastation in his voice as we spoke for an hour or so about Japeth and the things leading up to Friday. One feels such a sense of loss of words at these times. The sun had set as we conversed, the smoke from the fire pit wafting all about with the wind. The air had cooled and I had not brought a jacket. I said my goodbyes and told Dave to try to get some rest. I took a nice slow ride home over the hills feeling the cool air in the bottoms. I returned home to my buddy Jerod conversing with Mom. I made some food, as we talked about going for a night ride to do some shots to capture a few elements I had in mind for an upcoming photo. We were out until about 2am, I got the shot I had in mind and we also had fun creating some fun photos with my flash unit. I worked on today's photo until the sun came up as I often do, still an uneasy feeling inside me. The coming days are going to be very difficult... I wish to turn back the hands of time...
14-24mm
sb900/diffused/ttl cord @ 2 o'clock = my inverter is out for repair on my Vagabond (not that I would have been able to tote my Bees/battery pack on my bike anyway!)
Want to be a part of my 365 Project and get your photo taken? Got an idea/concept? Contact me, Don't be shy! Let's create art!