Subtle Reality

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz A frigid night in the Himalaya snot cascading fr...
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“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” — Alfred Stieglitz A frigid night in the Himalaya snot cascading from my nose, pincushion feet pricked by frigid needles. my fingers glued to my tripod. Cold hands, a warm heart. A quick saunter up a steep 'hill' at over 15 thousand feet got the heart and endorphins pumping in a beautiful synchronized dance. Sweat dribbled down my forehead and onto my brow. A salty flavor on my lips. Lungs pounding. Excitedly mumbling to myself...."This is life." The stars lit the rocky animal paths and the crisp sound of dry rocks crunched beneath my feet. Looking up in wonder at the dramatic skies only to find myself tripping over my own feet. Dramatic summits cloaked in their finest white gown reflecting the most soothing aura. Just me, a small group of Brazilian photographers, and the grandest mountains on our planet. Nature was not only abundantly visible....it was speaking deeply without a word, Beckoning me to listen in the humblest of senses. An injection of presence, gratitude and life. John Muir's quite couldn't ring truer. "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." Photography has been an amazing tool for me in this regard. Whether it's the Himalaya or my backyard, I take these life lessons with me. It's simple really. Connect with the world around you. Take a few moments everyday by yourself and tap into your senses and let them soar. We get so bogged down by the trivial meaningless things in our life that we often forget the simple things that bring us the greatest joy. .
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