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A young man steers his small boat through the misty waters at sunrise, his solitary journey marked only by the ripples fading behind him. This image reflects the quiet struggle of youth spent in relentless effort, grinding through years of uncertainty to carve a path forward. The golden light contrasts with the fog, symbolizing both the promise of success and the obscured road ahead. Captured by Duncan Rawlinson, this photograph speaks to resilience, ambition, and the weight of doing it alone.
10 years ago, 1997 » Baseball self discovery a study in equality.
For me, in a personal view for what self discovery is a turning point in your life where discover something about you, you've never known. For some people this happens often others it will happen once and a blue moon.
In my eyes, my first self discovery event would be this. My Dad sponsor a team, so I felt the need to play on it. This is back when there was NO girls Softball/Baseball team. The struggle of playing with all boys is living up on what they expect of you. But, in the end, I still find this a bigger case in self discovery. From then on I started to find myself as different than everyone else. This is one of those things I'll always remember where I found myself. As soon as you push back the thoughts of being different, or standing out from the crowd you'll find yourself and you'll feel more equal than anything.
Equality one of the worlds greatest things I'll always fight for.
Photo #52 of '52 Pictures of Me'
Well this is my final photo from my project, taken a couple of weeks ago (better late than never!)
My intention when I started this project was to learn more about myself and the camera and I feel like I have achieved this. This photo reflects (pardon the pun) my journey in discovering myself. I’ve looked in the mirror a lot this year, sometimes freaking myself out as I stared close-up into my eyes, trying to work out who was looking back at me. It made things very real, and what I learned to feel by doing this was a responsibility for that reflection. Little by little through my self-portraits, I started to delve deeper into myself, seeing parts of me from different angles and in different light. These pieces helped me form a picture of who I am. They uncovered things that I did and didn’t like about myself (physically and mentally), and made me want to analyse and try to improve the things I could change or simply accept the things I couldn’t.
So after a year of all this reflecting, where am I today? Well, I feel more in tune with who I am. I’ve realised that by making myself vulnerable can create change and open doorways that allow myself to see parts of me that were once not visible. It’s a bit of a revelation to me. It’s not like I’ve never been in vulnerable positions or learned things about myself - but what I‘ve discovered, or now notice more than ever is the shift that occurs. It is these moments that make me feel alive – whether it’s a good or bad feeling. This is the space where I feel my soul is activated. It’s funny, I actually used to have trouble even saying the word ‘soul’. I’m not religious at all and always felt like a soul was reserved for people who believe in a god. But you don’t need a god to find or save your soul, you just have to believe in yourself and connect with the part that makes you who you are. I feel like I have found this in myself. It feels new but familiar - like it’s always been there, waiting for me to find the right path to get to it. I am still on the edge though and want to dive in, but not sure how. I’m trusting myself and the choices I make will soon lead me into this overflowing pool of contentment.
Other lessons I’ve learned along the way…
I have the capacity within me to do anything I set my mind to. One of the biggest being my dedication to improving my strength and wellbeing to give me more opportunities in life. Without the constant reminders via my self-portrait photos, I doubt I would have been as focused on doing this as I was.
I’ve realised how powerful emotions and frame of mind can be in shaping how each day plays out and how they affect others.
I’ve become braver in expressing the way I feel and having more open conversations. This has been a huge step for me and I feel like there are significant positive mental shifts when I do this.
I’ve discovered how much I love taking photos with little clothes on! I think this is partly because I am happier with my body now, but also because of how light plays with the lines and curves of the body. You just don’t get this when you are wearing clothes, particularly in low light situations.
I’ve become a bit of a camera geek and feel quite comfortable with my equipment now and how to change the camera’s manual settings to achieve the photo I want. There’s still a lot to learn. I would love to expand my kit to have better quality lenses and do a lot more travel photography in the near future.
I could probably go on and on about things I’ve learned and how happy I am to have done this challenge. I’m feeling partly relieved and partly sad that the project has ended, but I know this won’t be my last self-portrait – there are still a lot of creative portrait ideas that never eventuated, so expect to see some at random times. I will likely plan another personal photography challenge soon – I’m not sure what it will be yet, but I know what a powerful learning experience this has been for me. I want to keep pushing my creative boundaries and allowing myself the time to do it – making it a challenge and sharing it simply holds me accountable for making it happen.
Thank you EVERYONE who has followed my project, liked and commented on my photos. Your support and thoughts on my photos were really wonderful and kept me going each week. I highly recommend anyone who is feeling stuck, unhappy or lost to give one of these challenges a go. It doesn’t have to be self-portraits, but capturing life from a different perspective (just with your phone) can make you see the world differently.
Location: Hotel bathroom
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, 28-70mm, 10 second timer using iphone remote
1/100 sec, f5.6, ISO4s000
Tuesday 16 July, 6.30pm, £7.
Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF.
Sex. It’s raw, passionate, intimate and exciting. But sometimes, sex can be downright funny. Ugly Bucket have invited women to dish all the dirty details, and now they invite you to join two clowns on a wild journey of sex and self-discovery as these stories and experiences are brought to life in an outrageous style. From puberty to puppetry, condoms to clowning, music and masturbation, 2 Clowns 1 Cup explores everything unsexy in sex, with little left to the imagination. Sexy, honest and stupid. Ugly Buckets new piece of extra physical theatre will leave you begging for more. Warning – you will get wet
This crop of the previous image was suggested by my flickr buddy, Bill Cross (wildcardpoet). I quite like this result. Here's a link to Bill's stream.
www.flickr.com/photos/wildcardpoet/
Please don't feel the need to comment on this image, since it is simply a reworking of the previous one.
These are images I have taken of myself, mostly from my '52 Pictures of Me' project but others might make it in here too.
The spiritual ethos and the philosophical outlook that the Bhagvad - Gita postulates paves the way for the liberation of man, who, as Rousseau said, ‘being born free, is everywhere in chains’. But equally it is a mirror of human psychology, which enables man to discern his debilities for appropriate redressal. All the same, the boon of an oral tradition that kept it alive for over two millennia became its bane with the proliferation of interpolations therein. Besides muddying its pristine philosophy, these insertions affect the sequential conformity and structural economy of the grand discourse. What is worse, to the chagrin of the majority of the Hindus, some of these legitimize the inimical caste system while upholding the priestly perks and prejudices. This rendition seeks to restore to the Gita, its original character by ridding it of hundred and ten interpolations, which tend to keep the skeptics away from it. And ironically these muddle the understanding as well. In the theatre of man as nothing surpasses the drama of war, the stage for unveiling the Gita’s unrivalled philosophy was set on the battleground of Kurukshetra at the threshold of the battle of Mahabharata.
Link to the free ebook
in PDF at Project Gutenberg Self-Publishing Press self.gutenberg.org/eBooks/WPLBN0002097652-Bhagvad-Gita-Tr...?
in HTML at Wattpad www.wattpad.com/story/175243281-bhagvad-gita-treatise-of-...
Audio rendition in YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vFU3-LD4iM&t=10s
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Photo #19 of '52 Pictures of Me'
This week I wanted to try doing a portrait in a window with reflections. I thought our forested garden would look nice but it proved to be a bit challenging as some of the things in the reflection ended up over my face and eyes which made things look weird. I moved around to a few different windows and tried different angles taking quite a few so I could choose the best later.
I ended up going for this one, where I am looking right at the camera. I do like photos looking away from the lens too, but during this project I’ve noticed I am growing to like direct eye contact images more than I used to. I think it changes the dynamic of the photo for the viewer as the connection with the eyes strengthens the emotion.
I’m enjoying playing with this component of photography, where changing the smallest of details can alter how emotion is conveyed.
Location: Standing inside looking out of house window
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod placed outside, 28-70mm lens, 2 second timer using iphone remote,
1/160 sec, f4.5, ISO640
Photo #33 of '52 Pictures of Me'
Wearing a cape makes you magically step into fairytale/fantasy mode and this was the vibe I was aiming for with my shot.
My original idea was to do this shoot at the local cemetery at night. I was not sure if this was something people would find distasteful or not, even though I would do it in the most respectful way. My decision was made easy, however, as on the drive there I passed this fabulous stone and iron gate, which I knew would work well as a backdrop.
My desire to always be discreet when taking my photos was not achieved here, as the gate was on a very busy corner with cars turning every minute. I may have freaked a few drivers out who would have wondered what this cloaked figure was doing.
I proceeded to get creative in the short time between the constant annoying headlights of the turning cars. I find prior to doing unusual shoots where I will be seen, to be a bit nerve wrecking, but once I start I don’t give a rats what other people think – I actually like the idea of making them wonder what’s going on.
The low light proved to be a challenge so was shooting on really high ISO (resulting in undesired noise), but I was fortunate that there was a street light right opposite and I had a small video light which I used to help light up my face and gate.
More pics from my weekly project can be seen in my Self Portraits album here if you care to look:
www.flickr.com/photos/naomicreek/albums
Location: Old gate in Avonsleigh
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, 28-70mm lens, 2 second timer using iphone remote, street light plus video light.
1/40 sec, f3.5, ISO16000
Photo #29 of '52 Pictures of Me'
I had a picture in my head for this one but it was a lot harder to pull off than I anticipated. Getting the feathers to do what I wanted them to do and getting focus and composition whilst lying backwards is quite hard! There’s only a small area that’s focused and the rest is soft but there’s a sense of movement and fun which is what I wanted.
Location: Bedroom
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, 50mm lens, 2 second timer using iphone remote, ambient compact fluorescent light.
1/50 sec, f2.0, ISO2500
Stanotte
come altre notti
tengo il cielo sveglio
per comporre una poesia.
Appena scritta,
mi arrampico
lungo un filo di malinconia
per raggiungere la tua camera buia.
Silenziosamente
sulla spalliera del letto
distendo i miei versi
li trasformo in candela,
e li accendo per te.
Khabat
[Silenziosamente osservo il tuo volto addormentato: accarezzo un sogno.
Ti amo amore.]
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Photo #21 of '52 Pictures of Me'
After last week’s successful shoot I thought I’d get the paints out again, but my idea turned pear shaped and I ended up scrapping the whole thing. So today I went back to basics and did some natural light shots – always a good fall back. I am super keen to do some more painting but need to plan things a little better!
With this shoot I was really just playing around with different poses, zooming in/out and also spaced the shoot out over a few hours as I had work to do in between. This allowed me to see the changing light through the bedroom window and how it altered things.
I chose this pic as I started out thinking I'd do a classic b/w portrait and this fits the bill. Many people say they prefer smiling pictures of me and I have to say that it's hard doing that naturally when you are taking your own photo. It almost feels fake. I feel very introspective when I do these photos and that means a lot of staring into space and pondering stuff!
If you want to look at any others from this week, you can check them out in my self-portraits album here: www.flickr.com/photos/naomicreek/albums
Location: Bedroom with light from side window and black backdrop
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, 28-70mm lens, 2 second timer using iphone remote,
1/80 sec, f4.5, ISO800
I am such a geek! This makes me so happy to see all my journals together like this. I love the different covers on them. I try to stock up when I can find them for a buck or less.
This pic was taken almost 2 yrs ago, since then I've added quite a few more.
My only regret is that I've lost the journals from my college years! Oh how much I'd like to see what my issues of the day were then.
blogged HERE
Tuesday 16 July, 6.30pm, £7.
Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF.
Sex. It’s raw, passionate, intimate and exciting. But sometimes, sex can be downright funny. Ugly Bucket have invited women to dish all the dirty details, and now they invite you to join two clowns on a wild journey of sex and self-discovery as these stories and experiences are brought to life in an outrageous style. From puberty to puppetry, condoms to clowning, music and masturbation, 2 Clowns 1 Cup explores everything unsexy in sex, with little left to the imagination. Sexy, honest and stupid. Ugly Buckets new piece of extra physical theatre will leave you begging for more. Warning – you will get wet
Tuesday 16 July, 6.30pm, £7.
Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF.
Sex. It’s raw, passionate, intimate and exciting. But sometimes, sex can be downright funny. Ugly Bucket have invited women to dish all the dirty details, and now they invite you to join two clowns on a wild journey of sex and self-discovery as these stories and experiences are brought to life in an outrageous style. From puberty to puppetry, condoms to clowning, music and masturbation, 2 Clowns 1 Cup explores everything unsexy in sex, with little left to the imagination. Sexy, honest and stupid. Ugly Buckets new piece of extra physical theatre will leave you begging for more. Warning – you will get wet
Photo #46 of '52 Pictures of Me'
First time in the Red Centre. It’s beautiful.
More pics from this week’s shoot and other weeks can be seen in my Self Portraits album.
Location: Alice Springs
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, 28-70mm, 2 second timer using iphone remote
1/400 sec, f9, ISO200
Model Shawn Dean ( www.modelmayhem.com/2147089 ), at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Copyright 2016 by David K. Smith. Website: www.dksmediasolutions.com/ - Twitter & Instagram: dksmedia - Email: info@dksmediasolutions.com
A man deep in thought
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Photo #36 of '52 Pictures of Me'
More lensbaby practice this week. I started shooting with the standard 28-70mm and then switched to the lensbaby. I really love the instant ‘dreamy world effect’ it gives, BUT…
Doing self-portraits with this manual focus lens is really hard! I mentioned this last week. Only half my eyes are in focus in this shot but I chose it anyway as I liked my expression.
I really need to get a stand-in polystyrene head or similar for focusing on first. I have tried focusing the lens on my outstretched hand at roughly the position I’m going to stand in whilst looking at the preview on the phone, but it’s quite hard to see.
Thanks for the loan of the glam robe Meredith :)
More pics from my weekly project can be seen in my Self Portraits album.
Location: Bedroom in front of window, morning light
Setup: Sony A7s on tripod, Lensbaby Sweet 50, 2 second timer using iphone remote
1/80 sec, f3.5, ISO3200
We Are In Transit
Poem
We step forward.
Each step stirs dust into the air.
The dry, shifting evening air.
The sun is neither fully risen nor a witness.
A silent guardian.
Beginnings and endings, both here and just.
At this hour.
And yet shared.
This is where time unravels.
Where place dissolves and where movement lingers without.
No words, no destination.
This is the place.
This is the sacred space.
Each step cannot ignore faith.
Where time unravels.
Where movement lingers without end.
A witness, a silent guardian.
Beginnings and endings.
Both here in distance.
The burden we carry is more than we thought.
It is more than it is more than distance.
It's the stories waiting to be uncovered.
And the bond we strengthen along the way.
Unanswered questions.
Deferred dreams.
The hope, the hope of arrival, leads us forward.
At this threshold, we are neither lost nor found.
We walk in the in-between.
Each step whispers.
Here we are.
Here we are in the middle, in the middle and transit towards our becoming.
Blogger:
www.jjfbbennett.com/2024/11/we-are-suspended-in-transit.html
Description:
This is a poetic exploration of the journey of self-discovery and transformation. This evocative piece uses vivid imagery and metaphors to capture the essence of being in transit, navigating the unknown, and embracing the constant state of becoming.
Keywords:
Journey, Self-Discovery, Transformation, Transition, Becoming, Liminal Space, Inner Worlds, Metaphor, Twilight, Mountains, Courage, Hope
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There are days when I question my abilities and identity and my purpose on this earth.
I know this "vanished face" concept is very overdone, but I've really been wanting to try it and I felt like it today.
The base photo is from yesterday. It's dark and VERY WINDY and cold and extremley dangerous weather to bring my camera and tripod out into :(
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