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Sometimes we are reminded of unpleasant chapters in our journey. Good to reflect on how it impacted our thinking today - whether people agree with the conclusions is unimportant.
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The following tagged me. I ain't into this but I acceded in recognition with their friendship. Please no more tagging, as there is nothing more to share I guess... lol.
You asked me for 10, I give you 15. If you ask for more, I'll kill you.... haha
www.flickr.com/photos/gilbertrondilla/ - Gilbert Rondilla
www.flickr.com/photos/romeo4/ - Romy Catapang
www.flickr.com/photos/tadoette/ - Tadoette
www.flickr.com/photos/21863444@N04/ - Lina
www.flickr.com/photos/hoiram/ - Mario Hernandez
www.flickr.com/photos/clif_ford/ - Clifford
Now, I am tagging no one to save them from the same nose-bleeds that I have gone through.... lol
Some things about FoNgEtZ:
1.He loves short stays in the countryside, the simple life and a walk on dirt roads and less-visited spots.
2. He has few friends which made him think that he is an introvert. He hates the chaotic atmosphere of bars but loves the intimate ambience of meetings.
3. Laughs a lot, jokes a lot but only when he feels comfortable with the people he is with.
4. Grew up in Samar but has settled in Las Piñas where he lives by himself and a househelp (couple).
5. 11^th of a large family of 12 siblings, 30+ nephews and nieces, and number of grand-children (sa pamangkin).
6. Found his roots in Fujian, China in 2004 and have known that his father’s middle name was indeed LIM and not CUI.
7. Loved his parents so much but hounded by the memory that he did not show it when they were alive. His mother died while he was touring Vietnam and was enroute to Korea. So, he encourages you to draw a lesson from his experience.
8. Loved chanting “Marcos Pa Rin” in the streets of Manila when he was a member of NAFY (National Alliance of Filipino Youth) as he believes that Ferdinand Marcos was still the better President of our time. He was a darling of Ilocano elders and friends… lol
9. Used to have a 500-grade glasses and underwent LASIK (eye-laser) operation in Taiwan and had a 20/20 vision. His addiction to TV, movies and PCs made him wear glasses again, hmf!
10. Always brought his handy point-and-shoot cam never knowing that better pics are achieved by DSLR till he owned one in July 2007.
11. He learned cooking in Switzerland to fend himself and can do good Caldereta with Olives and .Leche Flan with Lemon Rinds for desert.
12. On weekends, he skips baths but never flickr.
13. He never experienced photowalks with anyone.
14. He bought a pro piano/organ with the thought that it would be easy to learn once it is there. But he was wrong and he sold it to his friend/tutor… haha.
15. He believes in super-naturals as he had few close-encounters with them.
just playing today. #286 of the 365day challenge. www.flickr.com/photos/olwizard/galleries/72157622676334524
Take a walk downstairs at the Sarah Hilden Art Museum and you will always find special treasures. This time Lake Näsijärvi reflected in the steel abstract art of Willy Weber.
A hundred years ago Brussels was a majestic city, as we can still see in the museum of fine arts. The visitor is welcomed by some imposing examples of the collection...
Part of a triptych - The fountain of inspiration and Selfreflection can be found here.
at the city beach of palma, just before the sun slipped below the horizon, she stood with a selfie stick in hand. for thirty minutes, she turned in slow circles, filming herself against the setting sun. over and over again, as if rehearsing for an audience that wasn’t there. the sky, painted in shades of silver and grey, played its quiet role, indifferent to the performance. it felt absurd, almost theatrical. and so i captured her – a silhouette caught between the ocean and a moment that will never repeat itself.
-- Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
We are all multi-faceted; we have many emotions, desires, preferences, and personalities. I am certainly no exception. Most of my self-portraits thus far have been rather ... serious, or at least generally so. I've felt as though my creativity is limited to my 'deep thoughts' and my sense of humor isn't as applicable. Mainly, I'm usually just not smiling (with the exception of three or so shots). Some individuals (though I will not name them) had a first impression of me as someone serious, uptight, ... whatever. When I heard that, I laughed. And then thought to myself, hmm, is that true? No. Fair enough, but is that how I want others to perceive me? It's definitely not how I perceive myself. I like to have others see me as I'd like to be seen (who doesn't?) -- and I'd like to be seen as who I truly am, not some ideal. Truly, I laugh constantly. I joke constantly. I am too sarcastic. I make really, really corny jokes (e.g. "What do you call cheese that isn't yours? ... Na-cho cheese!" & "What time do you go to the dentist? ... Tooth-hurty!" & etc. etc. ad infinitum...). I love slapstick humor (e.g. Mel Brooks is my hero). Et al.
I am also deeply devoted to the intellect. I'm a philosopher by nature and college degree, and I love it more than just about anything. I know this part of me has come forth strongly in my photostream. I also studied neuroscience as an accompaniment to my theories about consciousness and personal identity. I've learned never to take a single thing for granted, believe anything beyond a shadow of a doubt, or throw my words around haphazardly. Sure, this makes me an analytic bastard who is anal about semantics and logic. People tend to find this tedious. So I have to reconcile two parts of myself: the silly idiot who is always ready to laugh at her own expense, and the thoroughly introspective and scientific seeker. Throw in creativity (which I *think* I have ;-) and you've got me. A big melting pot of talent, absurdity, philosophy, and passion.
Many thanks and love to Maite for picking "Self-Reflection" as today's FGR theme.
& GTWL anniversary edition -- Clones.
Day 75.
& of course: View On Black!
Selfreflection is a humbling process.
It's essential to find out why you think, say and do certain things.....
Then better yourself
Try to avoid trouble or involvement in a difficult or dangerous situation by behaving in a quiet way, so that people will not notice you.
"Make yourself inconspicuous."
Wellington, Somerset, UK.
Said about someone who is never the most important person in a situation or a person who has potential that is never fulfilled.
Amsterdam - Binnengasthuisstraat.
Drie bomen, zes lenzen.
“The lens trees” by Thomas Puckey, 1989. 3 bronze sculptural trees integrated in the dynamics of The Binnengasthuisterrein, once a hospital, now housing the faculty of humanities of the University of Amsterdam. No better area for selfreflection and the perfect location for these trees with bare branches grasping conversed magnifying glasses, which refer to the Camera Obscura and the art of painting by Johannes Vermeer.
“He is not the same, nor is he another.”
Buddha
Kyoto, Japan, Ginkaku-ji
"Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺?, lit. "Temple of the Silver Pavilion"), officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺?, lit. "Temple of Shining Mercy"), is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan.
In addition to the temple's famous building, the property features wooded grounds covered with a variety of mosses. The Japanese garden, supposedly designed by the great landscape artist Sōami. The sand garden of Ginkaku-ji has become particularly well known; and the carefully formed pile of sand which is said to symbolize Mount Fuji is an essential element in the garden."
Wikipedia
The Zen-garden of Ginkaku-ji is one of the most beautiful places I know. It is very famous now. So you have to share the beauty with thousands of other visitors while walking in line through the garden. Still the beauty remains.
No, I didn't set the camera on a tripod and run to the other side of the glass.
Just a hand-held effort to capture my own reflection in the crusty panes of an old window. (On a very, very cold morning, I might add.)
Being a photographer was never really part of “my plan.” Yet, here I am. Dirty mirror selfies and all.
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I used to believe that a person wasn’t “allowed” to change their mind or explore down different paths... as if it’s a shameful thing to let go of your old story; to grow & evolve; to expand your interests & skills!? 😅 (I can chuckle now as I realize that to be an absurdly grave misunderstanding.)
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This journey of mine has been anything but a clear-cut straight line. Most days, it feels like I’m making it up as I go — throwing spaghetti at the walls just hoping for something, ANYTHING, to stick. Navigating the ebbs & flows, learning how to float, but feeling like I’m barely treading water. (Then again, aren’t we all?!)
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I guess all I’m really trying to say is: There are lots of things I used to be that I am no longer, and there are lots of things I never thought I’d be that I unexpectedly am. 💫
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For the alternative daily monochrome shot, go to: www.michikofujii.co.uk/blog/lyalw8pjhewzseswyxtfkzezscay9z
“I love the dark hours of my being.
My mind deepens into them.
There I can find, as in old letters,
the days of my life, already lived,
and held like a legend, and understood.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke
Kerið (meaning basin) crater lake, Iceland.
A figure in a dark cloak reflecting on a time of pain, confusion, and testing.
Strobist/technical info:
The scene was illuminated by two Nikon SB900 speedlights positioned at 9:30 and 3-o'clock, 4-feet away from and slightly above the subject. They were fired in Manual mode @ ¼ - power through Neewer 24" x 24" gridded soft boxes.
The SB900s were triggered by three PocketWizard Plus Xs.
The blue and pink colors were added in post with Gimp 2.10.
Lens: AF - S DX VR Zoom - Nikkor 18 - 200mm f / 3.5 - 5.6G IF - ED[II].
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Some Haiku Notes To Consider:
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Now on planet earth
over 8 billion people
November 16th
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Look to see what is
then look to see what is not
part of the matrix
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The way that you are
is the result of the path
you chose to follow
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Follow your own path
wherever it may lead you
let it be your guide
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Two weeks ago I met up with Paulina in Paris. Sheltered underneath a roof with the rain falling right next to us, we had a long French breakfast before checking into our Airbnb, where we exchanged thoughts on self-reflection and unexpected change and watched the heavy rain from our window.
Kodak Ektar 35HN
Agfa APX100
Caffenol - CH @ 20° (15 minutes)
Ilfrod Rapid Fix (5 minutes)
Local Kebab house in Tywyn. Trying out this very inexpensive half frame camera based off those disposable cameras but has a glass lens. Great fun.