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markmyers | January 1, 2011
Pam made the comment that I often don’t write a lot when I post. She is right to some extent but I have several reasons for this.
First of all, I pride myself on being able to express myself succinctly and efficiently. I believe this has been one of the contributing factors for my success at work and at grad school. I was a professional technical editor for years and worked hard to develop the good writing skills that were first instilled in me by my Mom when I was in high school.
Second, I really enjoy having this blog as an artistic outlet for my photography. Of course, not all the photographs here are what I would consider art. Often times they are simple snapshots, although ones of a rather special subject matter. But, when I can find the time, I like to take and post photographs that have deeper meanings, at least to me and Pam. I like photographs that have some mystery to them. I am drawn to images that provoke questions and make suggestions that are open to interpretation by the viewer.
I have always found writing to be pretty easy and more or less straightforward. However, with photography, I can explore ideas and concepts that are more open ended and ambiguous and I find this pursuit very compelling. To be able to express some deep thought with only one image rather than lots of written text is a challenge I am really enjoying. Sure, the subject matter I explore here is all about the mutual love of one young family but it is my family. It is one that I was starting to think I would never have and now that I do, I want to explore and enjoy every aspect of it. I also what to document it in a way that is meaningful and challenging so that when she is older, our wonderful little girl can learn about how much we truly love her.
So here is my photograph for tonight, just one simple image. It is something both Pam and I have had in mind for awhile and finally found time to shoot yesterday.
