Yes, I think I prefer still life shots to people shots, for the most part, and I hate using my flash, so there you have it. Opportunities are better with non-moving things. People frighten me. :)
My reasons, however beer-infused that they were: - Amanda, because I think of side conversations, of whispering reactions at panels and whatnot. The talk amongst the bustling. (Though, yes, that funny-face probably would have been more fitting, given your sense of humor.) I also think of the ways in which you notice things and consider things--observing silently and building on that. - Colleen C because I've admired the way she can articulate herself in groups--there's a kind of elegance to that. I also imagine Colleen in the future as having some kind of success as a public speaker, a representative to an arts organization or an esteemed instructor, giving poetry readings and being the one asked to introduce others because of her articulate-ness and grace. - Meryl's shot because I often think of her as the most responsible, the hardest worker, the one who claims she needs deadlines (which may be true), but seems to be the one we can trust the most to make them, to be thorough, to be willing to do that work and do it well. - Colleen M--I needed to find one that radiated a kind of warmth, and here is one of those moments. Gluck was kind and gracious, but she was also quite serious, so finding this one where she was smiling up at one of her readers made me think of CAM, who strikes me as one of the most positive-thinking people I know.
I feel like I've just done a little warm fuzzies exercise in ninth grade health class or something. But there you are.
So I've been thinking a little about the above post, about how I tend to stomp around, protesting boxes, and yet, things slide in... so then, why did I highlight those things? I think it has to do with that green-eyed monster (that isn't so monstrous)--envy, qualities I wish I had a bit more myself--you know, great positive energy, articulation, a sense of responsibility, wit that translates to keenly observed poems, etc.: abilities to see the world in such a light, to process experience, to translate into muscular poems with gorgeous lines. And maybe I get to do that sometimes too.
Molly - your 'dedication' comment has totally made my day! how kind - and I'm most excited by the way these word/image portraits showcase your talent for composing your perceptions into sharp focus (perhaps this explains your photographic talents :)
Oh the shots of the food make me hungry too! hehe. I just wanted to comment and say how much i LOVE that shot of her signing the book. The third photo in this blog post. Kylie
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I'd be interested in hearing why that one for myself. ;)
I like the shots of the food, her name tag, and these two best:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/acertainslantoflight/3331922571/in/set-72157614860557838/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/acertainslantoflight/3332817524/in/set-72157614860557838/
The food photos made me hungry!
Yes, I think I prefer still life shots to people shots, for the most part, and I hate using my flash, so there you have it. Opportunities are better with non-moving things. People frighten me. :)
My reasons, however beer-infused that they were:
- Amanda, because I think of side conversations, of whispering reactions at panels and whatnot. The talk amongst the bustling. (Though, yes, that funny-face probably would have been more fitting, given your sense of humor.) I also think of the ways in which you notice things and consider things--observing silently and building on that.
- Colleen C because I've admired the way she can articulate herself in groups--there's a kind of elegance to that. I also imagine Colleen in the future as having some kind of success as a public speaker, a representative to an arts organization or an esteemed instructor, giving poetry readings and being the one asked to introduce others because of her articulate-ness and grace.
- Meryl's shot because I often think of her as the most responsible, the hardest worker, the one who claims she needs deadlines (which may be true), but seems to be the one we can trust the most to make them, to be thorough, to be willing to do that work and do it well.
- Colleen M--I needed to find one that radiated a kind of warmth, and here is one of those moments. Gluck was kind and gracious, but she was also quite serious, so finding this one where she was smiling up at one of her readers made me think of CAM, who strikes me as one of the most positive-thinking people I know.
I feel like I've just done a little warm fuzzies exercise in ninth grade health class or something. But there you are.
So I've been thinking a little about the above post, about how I tend to stomp around, protesting boxes, and yet, things slide in... so then, why did I highlight those things? I think it has to do with that green-eyed monster (that isn't so monstrous)--envy, qualities I wish I had a bit more myself--you know, great positive energy, articulation, a sense of responsibility, wit that translates to keenly observed poems, etc.: abilities to see the world in such a light, to process experience, to translate into muscular poems with gorgeous lines. And maybe I get to do that sometimes too.
Happy Saturday all!
Molly - your 'dedication' comment has totally made my day! how kind - and I'm most excited by the way these word/image portraits showcase your talent for composing your perceptions into sharp focus (perhaps this explains your photographic talents :)
warm and fuzzy, Colleen M.
Oh the shots of the food make me hungry too! hehe. I just wanted to comment and say how much i LOVE that shot of her signing the book. The third photo in this blog post.
Kylie
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