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Ha. See what I did there with the title? Anyways, I've been indulging in a lot of free time on my own recently to reflect on my own life instead of constantly involving myself with the others that I surround myself with. It has been a delightfully healthy change that I think was very necessary for myself. To allow myself to gather my thoughts and beliefs and get them all in order.
If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll
Self-reflection over a sea of city street light bokeh.
Modern Philosophy: An Introduction and Survey
Scruton contends, following Immanuel Kant, that human beings have a transcendental dimension, a sacred core exhibited in their capacity for self-reflection. He argues that we are in an era of secularization without precedent in the history of the world.
Roger Scruton: Of the People, By the People (Point of View, 2013)
Conservatism Archive
Published on May 2, 2016
A Point of View 2013
Centene Corporation National Headquarters designed by architect HOK. Left building was constructed by Clayco 10 years ago; right building is under construction by Clayco now. Clayton, Missouri.
I was hiking on state land and came upon a Creek. While I walked down the hill I noticed mini waterfalls forming bubbles. I suddenly realized I could see a reflection of the trees above me, including myself. The bubbles were spinning so I had to shoot at the fastest shutter speed available. I only brought my 300mm out since I was looking specifically for owls. This forced me to shoot at higher iso.
I enjoy so many aspects of photography, I love the journey, the exploration, the vision and creation. When a sunset like this comes along, well its all about the moment and reflection for me.
"Self-reflection is a humbling process. it's essential to find out why you think, say, and do certain things... then better yourself."
Sonya Teclar
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde
Playing with reflections in the window.
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Lightbox this with L!
The icons are whispering to you,
they're just old men,
like on the benches in the park,
except their balding spots are glistening with gold.
- from "Human of the Year" by Regina Spektor
Today I went out to the backyard/woods to shoot and my cat Albus followed me down. The entire time I was shooting he ran through the grass, under my tripod, and between my legs. So, I finally decided to pick him up and shoot with him. He's in some of my past photos here. He's such a sweet and affectionate boy. You can see him trying to play in my arms. :)
As soon as I got inside though, it started to pour.
This looks kinda silly, I think, but it has a serious meaning. This really is meant to represent the need we all have to reflect on who we are where we are going in our lives. The discarded mirrors littering the ground amidst the dying grass signifies discarded personas we may have once held up.
ETA: I couldn't get the colors right though on the mirrors in the grass. Alas.