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Ego is like the cloak that shadows the spirit - always doubting, always seeking validation from outside of itself, it is controlling, manipulating, and often driven by primal needs.
Its that voice that tells you - you cannot do this, that voice that makes you feel insecure. Or that voice that tells you to cheat - it will be ok. It is like the voice of the demon that constantly needs to control you. It constantly pumps itself up in order to make you feel good and desperately seeks validation from others. It cringes and becomes the victim when under scrutiny. It disarms you in so many ways.
Spirit on the other hand sits quietly in the background, not judging, just 'being' waiting silently for you to acknowledge and tap into this great fountain of wisdom laying dormant inside of you.
Spirit never doubts, spirit never judges, spirit just 'is' your greatest reservoir that never needs validation. It is your authentic self that knows all things.
When man has exhausted everything outside of himself - only then may he turn in on himself and discover the greatest gift of all - that which lays dormant inside of him.
Society has orchestrated it this way - not wanting you to gain this power that is within each of us.
Wasn't allowed to go to BullFest and I turned down Lehigh's C&C for the month — but it's clear I made the right choice.
Today, I headed out to Mount Saint Helens. Today's visit marks the third time that I've visited the mountain in the past 3 months. The last two times have been not so good for photography, due to the weather. That was not the case today. The light was great, and I captured several images that I will certainly add to my gallery.
Although the weather cooperated, I did, however, stumble across a few large paw prints, a warning sign about recent bear and cub sightings, and (very) fresh poop from Mr. Black Bear. It didn't help that other folks on the trail also validated that bears were on the move. Luckily, my 5 year old made enough noise to scare off all the wildlife on the mountain. We stayed to the end. Glad she came with me today and did her thing. I hope you enjoy the image.
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The Search For Validation. 💟
Last time I checked, there wasn’t a scale for kindness, morality or sense of humour. There wasn’t a grade system for your ability to be swept away inside a beautiful song, or a book, or a poem. There’s no number that can be assigned to the impact your art can have on others, or the way your lover holds you when you come home defeated after a bad day.
I love social media, and I think it can bring all kinds of beautiful things into people’s lives - connection, art, sharing someone else’s joys, the bond of humanity across cultures. Social media essentially brought me a career in something I love, so I owe social media quite a lot.
That said, I’ve found it quite difficult to separate my art from the number that sits next to it. I’ve struggled with not questioning myself when faced with 200+ souls clicking a button to unfollow my work each time I share a new piece. Social media is rewiring us to find our validation in our phone screens, and I can promise you - it’s not there.
I’ve decided to start up a blog - somewhere with no measurements or numbers - to put all my thoughts and behind the scenes. My first post is the making of this image, as well as my journey of social media, and how it’s affected my self esteem. It feels exciting to be taking care of my “art & soul” (see what I did there?) a bit better!
Nikon D750
Nikon 24 - 120 f/4
1/125 | f/8 | 24mm | iso 250
Subject (me) lit with single B800 in large octabox camera left @ 1/2 power. Strobe fired with Phottix Atlas II and scene composed in, and shutter triggered using Camranger Mini
Validation is a wonderful thing. In fact, I would argue that all of us need validation in the things that we do. It’s a vital part of what keeps us going. If you’ve ever received a compliment on one of your photographs, or even something like an award, then you know the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with it—and the renewed vigor with which you go out to create new, even better photographs than the ones that earned you those accolades in the first place.
All of this is a natural, normal phenomenon that is quite healthy and perhaps even vital to keep us going. But there is a dark side to validation, too. There are times, I think, when the need for validation is so extremely deep that it just goes too far.
It is, I think, imperative that we all occasionally take a moment for self-reflection into this matter. I have seen instances in which the drive for validation was so overwhelming that it ultimately not only soured an individual’s taste for their passion, but even led to estrangement among former friends all sharing that same passion.
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And so when I speak of this idea that we need to sometimes introspect on our own need for validation, what I would say is this: The first thing we must do is we must search within ourselves and learn why it is that we feel driven to create photographs. This means digging deep into our own psyches to ferret out the true reasons for doing it.
Truth be told, there can be so many reasons to get into photography. The need to be recognized for a talent can be one of them, but perhaps you also feel compelled to learn about the subjects you are photographing. Maybe you have a scientific interest in photography and painting with light. Perhaps there is just something about manipulating color, light, or geometry that appeals to you and leaves you feeling satisfied on a deep level.
Any number of these things can be reasons, or you could have reasons of your own—and in fact, you could find that there is not one singular reason to create, but a variety of them. I suspect that variety is the answer for most people. Photography is art, science, and constant learning all wrapped into one, which means it will scratch a great many of our itches at once.
As I’ve said, you will probably also find that the need for validation is one of the reasons why you create photographs. This is where things get tricky because, on the surface, there is absolutely nothing wrong with pursuing validation and recognition for your efforts. Of course those of us who are passionate about our art will want to show it to people. We’re excited for what we’ve created, we hope others will like it, too, and when they do, that validates us and our excitement.
If we put the need for validation on a spectrum, then this is the healthy end of the spectrum. Now, what lies at the unhealthy end of the spectrum?
On the unhealthy side, things start to distort. Here, you will find validation is king. All other things come secondary to that need. Creating photographs is no longer about a passion for colors or geometry. It’s no longer about learning about your subject material. It’s no longer focused on a person’s fascination for the science behind the art.
In a nutshell, when the need for validation takes over and becomes an unhealthy thing, the victim’s photography is no longer about producing a quality, meaningful product. Rather, it becomes a mass-produced thing in which the victim seeks to create as many “good” photographs as rapidly as they can so that once the buzz dies down from their last project, they have something to show to get that buzz going again.
And this is where the validation turns into a vicious cycle—or perhaps more accurately, a downward spiral into not only bitterness, but also the opposite of the intended goal, which is the lack of validation.
You see, when this goes far enough, people will excitedly throw their mass-produced work out into the world—perhaps on social media or elsewhere. Except, this work was produced only with validation in mind, which leads to work that carries no real meaning or interest for most people. Thus, the work gains no attention, and the artist remains unvalidated. But the need to get that validation is so great that after the work flops, they hastily toss something new out, hoping it will capture what the previous work did not.
It’s a sad cycle—and worse, the people trapped in it are often so focused on this need to get that validation that they stop listening to their peers. It’s almost like an addiction. The goal is to get the fix, and everything else is drowned out by this need. While the world may be telling someone stuck in this cycle to slow down, to put meaning and personal growth ahead of the praise, they just can’t. And I’m sure you can see where this would create conflict, not only of the internal kind, but among groups of peers, too. So what is the lesson here? It’s that all things are best when in balance. Of course, we all want validation—and we all need and deserve it, too. But when validation becomes the primary objective, it can become a dangerous beast.
Now go and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation through your lens.
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Beautiful light and waves from shores of Maui made my day for me to find a composition where the waves were making a whirlpool type movement around the rock...Heck of an experience
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"Demoralizing off-hand rejections, the feeling that you’re missing out on ‘real life’ because you’re pouring yourself into your passion, the belief that you don’t deserve the recognition you've received — these are problems every creative deals with on a monthly, weekly, and sometimes even daily basis.
But many rejections are just the standard prequel to your first sale; those people who aren't missing out on ‘real life’ often envy those whose lives are ruled by passion instead of convention; and ‘impostor syndrome‘ goes hand-in-hand with well-deserved success."
This is definitely something that resonates with me. Rejection is a tough thing for me to deal with since my work is so personal to me.
This past month I was the featured photographer for GEM magazine which is very exciting! You can see the online version here: www.magcloud.com/webviewer/871716?__r=&s=v
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The new 2018 "Freightliner Cascadia Evolution i" being road tested on I-84 near Hermiston, OR in April 2016 by Daimler North America's Product Validation(Test Fleet). The Cascadia Evolution i has a re-designed front end for increase aerodynamics.
In the uncertainty of this third Millennium, it feels good to think about every year we have this important Anniversary celebrating the Archangels Legacy of God.
First of all: Saint MICHAEL, Saint GABRIEL, Saint RAPHAEL.
I only know Michaels! I believe I'm closer to that Hierarchy, by temperament.
*** Happy Name Anniversary Day to all my Michael Friends and valued Group Members! ***
Happy Day to all the luminous warriors for the Good, to all the doctors, physicians, health practitioners, the teachers, the friends, the messengers...
Last but not least: the lighting warriors can also be the Photographers! So happy Feast of Light to you all!
Furtherly: I superlike the fact that the Archangels are present in all the monotheistic religions, so, in their path, we can all feel a lil together, independently from anyone own Creed! Wow, this is a true plus!
In my photo: modern wooden hand sculpted and hand painted statue of St. Michael the Archangel (Middle XX Ct), ancient Parrosh Church, Loreo, Italy.
Nikon Cool Pix33, my lil magic one, no in-camera effects (my Cool Pix sees almost as my eyes) Light/colour adjustment as low indoor-lighting, slight oval semi-transparent smoky frame overlapped as a foreground layer. Noise on the face gives intensity but looses clarity; what I like of this photo is the strange gradient of a golden light at the apex, deeming from upwards to the lower part of the sculpture. Framing allowed me to isolate the statue from the closeness of frescoes with other subjects and to delicatelly accompany and caress the sinous line of the chains.
My shooting position: laying on church floor, untill the Parrosh arrived to meet me and see what I was doing on the floor. So, I didn't have many attempts for this particular angle, just one or two. I have much better & focused shots from other perspectives but this it the one I may prefer.
I will never be tired to photograph this and other Saint Michael statues and paintings. Almost every year I come back to see this statue and I find it positioned in other places in the church. The last time was 2 years ago and the inner light had been much improved to allow me to take better shots. Michaels Angels have always a very potent appearance, a carismatic glaze which is a powerful statement.
I had the opportunity to take some interesting photos to a St. Michael marble statue this summer, near the medieval castle of Copertino (Lecce, Italy) and in the year 2016 in Belgique at the wooden statue of Saint Michel in Bruxelles, Concathédrale Saints Michel-et-Gudule. That statue almost animated in front of my camera. I and my friend could both take some very phenomenal photos with two different cameras and the peculiar effect was there in both cameras. We never shared those pics, we are still a lil scared. I would need an expert in detecting paranormal activity and in validating the absence of any edits to our photos. So I am keeping them pristine, raw until I find an expert willing to "read" them.
I think maybe two experts would be needed: an image detective and a mystic... Complicated but I keep on the hope.
*** Was the last battle over or will we prophetically have another ultimate final battle at the end of times? Will the battle conclude the story or will it initiate a totally new and different Era and Dimension ? ***
Using the ticket machine at the tram stop - even here you can see Covid's effect as the machine opposite the couple (facing the camera) is deactivated to avoid passengers being too close together.
If you have been subjected to an entirely new environment – say, a completely new city/country/culture and were unsure of how to conduct yourself, chances are that you have observed what everyone around you does, for social cues, and followed them. Right?
Mimicry is likely a subconscious tribal-level survival skill. Visually signaling “I am one of you” meant “I am not an invader/enemy” and hoping it works. Whew!
So, when meeting someone new, if you have mimicked their body language, posture, or behavior to try to ‘fit in’ and/or accommodate the environment, it is highly probable that you were seeking social validation, even if you didn’t really realize it. It’s instinctual.
As Nora, seeking to “fit in” as an authentic woman was a life goal for many years.
In all this time, I just wanted to convincingly, and unhesitatingly, be perceived as a female: certainly by men, but; more importantly by women.
Evidence of success was elusive.
Sure, acceptance/compliments by trans or other CDs was welcome. The recent honor as PTG Magazine Cover Girl is an example. It definitely feels good!
Flattering comments by male admirers has also been encouraging. Thanks!
Yet, my ego has yearned for experience with unknowing, but accepting GG’s to achieve true social validation. This has rarely happened.
I’ve learned that GG’s who are paid for services such as photography, makeovers, sales of garments, hair etc. – do not count. Regardless of how friendly these women have been – the relationship is transactional. We are “friends” only if I remain their customer. I’ve learned this the hard way. Sigh.
At this stage in my life, after a lot of time/$ investment, this realization saddens me beyond words.
Nora
PS - With a refreshed perspective, the importance of few priceless friendships with other's like me has become magnified. Thanks again my friends - you are more important than you will ever know.
I have read so many personal stories this past couple of weeks, and each one has touched me. One of the recurring themes that has come out of these stories is that each of us, at different times in our lives, need hope and validation in order to live life well.
Some illnesses like multiple sclerosis, crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, lyme disease are difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can be mistaken for so many illnesses or it is so difficult to accurately describe what the symptoms are like that often those symptoms are dismissed by ourselves and the medical profession. While waiting for diagnosis we may lose hope and begin to doubt ourselves ... and before long a negative spiral of emotional and mental distress compounds our ability to cope. All we need is hope and validation.
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The thick Jacques Cartier.river is splits in two branch by a massive heap of earth which creates Montreal island. The both river branches stay big and stream is strong. The eastern branch is also devised itself to form smaller islands.
Sunset was on the way, I was standing one of those, looking at the city skyline. Then, I saw this young couple with in front of the huge bridge bearing the same name as the river.
being a woman out-and-about means so much to me :)
BTW, I am pretty certain there are some observers of moi who "get" who and what I am. But there has never been an issue. I believe a lot of that has to do with the image of sincerity I project; IOW, this is not a joke. And I believe people appreciate that.
This delightful green coloured species is from South Eastern Ecuador, Peru & Eastern Bolivia
From 2001 onwards, species in Lycaste that were endemic to South America and the Caribbean Islands were placed into a new genus. Those found in Mexico and Central America stayed in Lycaste. As a result of this change, most of the species previously found in the Lycaste section Fimbriatae were moved to a new genus. The name to be used for this genus has been subject to some confusion. In 2001, Brieger published the name Ida, attributing it to Angela Ryan and Henry Oakeley. However, no Latin description was given, rendering the name illegitimate. Ryan and Oakeley validated the name in a publication dated to 2003. Separately, Fredy Archila Morales published Sudamerlycaste, but without a Latin description, so the name was illegitimate. Archila corrected this in a publication that has since been proven to be suspect. The name Ida predates Sudamerlycaste so is the name that should be used.
The memorial affairs validation assures that the elements of the Old Guard perform to the highest standard while supporting the funerals of departed service members. These standards and expectations require training, critique and discipline to assure the highest honors are rendered. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Cody W. Torkelson)
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry conduct a Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided missile range during Exercise APOLLO VALIDATION at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Detachment Wainwright training area, March 7 2022.
Please credit: Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Des soldats du 3e Bataillon du Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry des Forces armées canadiennes tirent un missile filoguidé à poursuite optique, lancé par tube, au cours de l’exercice APOLLO VALIDATION se déroulant dans le secteur d’entraînement de la Base de soutien de la 3e Division du Canada, détachement Wainwright, le 7 mars 2022.
Photo : Caporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos, Forces armées canadiennes