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A friend said today "Artists live on their nerves." By which he meant their work... their life... is to literally "put themselves out there." And take whatever comes back in return... whether they like it or not. Which is why (we agreed) art is not always healthy for the faint of heart... or mind... or ego.
We were talking about George Gordienko.. who died a bitter man, believing that his art had not been appreciated.
It made me feel very glad that I am not an artist. That I never felt that irresistable "gotta do this" calling-type thing that so many artsy people seem to have experienced. Like the friend of a friend who's bound and determined to make a life in music... notwithstanding the fact that she's getting into middle age, and still making her living as a waitress, etc.
Imagine the burden that must be. To feel that you were "meant" to create... and to love that more than anything... and to want to put your whole self into it... even if, year after year, nothing at all comes back. I can't help thinking that these folks are missing out... because... in giving themselves to one thing so completely, they're closed to everything else.
All I ever wanted was to be self-sufficient (to the extent that we can be in today's world) and to not hate what I do for money... and to be free, in my own time, to explore anything and everything that interests me.
So... I dunno if there's a point to this. Just counting blessings, I suppose. And taking my metaphorical hat off to artists everywhere. I hope that they get back enough from within themselves, through the joy of creation, to not always need external validation.
Unedited shot of tourists eating fries in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Sony HX1. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)
The tourists come to Amsterdam for many reasons (Sex, Drugs and Rock'n Roll), one of them are the delicious fries that you can eat in the best city in the world. If they're unlucky enough, they might show up in one of my puddle pictures while enjoying their greasy, yummie snack. These ladies were clearly not distracted enough by all the fat pumping through their veins after consuming their Patatje and discovered that I was shooting them, even though I was mostly submerged in the puddle...I guess I'll have to try harder the next time, lol ;-D
Unedited water reflection of Amsterdam. Taken with a Sony HX200V. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)
When it's not raining, you can find me at my little shop on the Rembrandtplein these days with an exclusive selection of my wicked reflections and other Amsterdam photos. So if you're in town, come by and have a chat and a coffee with me, it's a fun hang-out for all kinds of funky people! Of course you can always send me a message at Prints@amstersam.com if you see a picture online that you'd like printed, and I'll mail it to you :)
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a bit of a puddle on the path at sallantse heuvelrug
rolleicord Va, kodak portra 400, diy development in tetenal
The Friday Night Tea Party in the lobby area is a time to enjoy some tea and admire dolls. There's also some informal selling to indulge in.
on the top of a new patio table.
I am sure when it is a few weeks old, the water will no longer sit on it like this.
It's a lot of fun to walk around and look at everyone's dolls. I enjoy seeing how people customize them. But it's also neat to see some of the rarer dolls or brand new ones in person.
Holy Pullips and Dals! Look at this enormous box of wigs from Dollhearts! Long, short, with bangs, no bangs, straight, wavy, curly, natural colors, bright colors. Wow! Please visit their website at dollheart.com/.
After new challenges this time of the year we get lots of mist here - This is my best effort from this difficult location to date, tide was dropping as i arrived :-) i struggle here the mist was just perfect a bit more light would have been more than welcome. Very little processing done to this image high ISO and Low Depth of field as the light was low !!
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A still from my Manhattan Rain & Puddle Shuffle video which can be seen on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWPONQu_4sw