My passions are easily obsessions (I mean really, whats the difference?). I invest in photography equiptment when I am able (and Im dang frugal sometimes!) or experiment with what I have. I prefer experiments to just buying something. I take tons of pictures, whether on my phone, my camera, or even the little handheld camera that I keep in my purse. I prefer natural photos to over-edited, though for humor I do like a good (or even poorly) photoshopped picture. I have seen some incredible pictures that have been altered/photoshopped, whether its just for the pleasure of the viewer or a statement piece. Even though these photos can be amazing, theres just the simplicity and rawness of an undocturred photo that gets me. You cant make genuine emotion. If you watch a two models posing, taking pictures, doing their job, and one isn't confident in herself (for whatever reason, not feeling well, bloated, what have you) and the other model is very confident- regardless of their appearance- the confident one will have more attractive photos. Why? Photos show that! Its so simple, but I find is so cool! Someone in despair can make a great photo. The art side of photos is endless. I just love finding new ways to great new "snaps" in time. Any kind of craft that you enjoy is going to end up being an incredible journey to grow and get better in. For me, photography is my craft, plus I can have as many concussions as I want (don't want) and it doesn't matter!!
Here are a few photos that I like:
This photo is by Jill Greenberg. Look at the pleading in this cuties face. She would give toddlers lollipops, then take them. After that shed start taking the pictures. The whole series is actually really interesting, though she received alot of backlash for doing so. Don't worry, she gave them their lollipops back!!
I do not know the photographer of this photo, but I just always really like looking at it (even though its cropped).
As for photoshop and altered photos I do still like them.
This one is actually one of my favorite photos. I've found that I like most photos featuring Albert Einstein. Though, this one looks better, in my opinion, with all that black edge cut out.
I enjoy the possibility of Photoshop--how you can, for example, stick Michael Jackson's face on the Mona Lisa--but I also am really bugged by how much people rely on it to make average photographs better. It makes so-so photographers seem like they're better than they are. That's why I'd love to see a photo competition where Photoshop is banned. Too many filters, etc. for me these days.
ReplyDeleteYour reflections on passion and how it manifests in your life are really interesting. Be sure you run spell check on your posts, though, and use apostrophes in contractions (such as Im should be I'm ).
Nice post! Your passion for photography really shines through your words. Photography is a beautiful art that I would love to invest more time into. There was this old barn across the road from my parents place. I took pictures of it with the changing seasons for a few years. It was interesting to watch the barn deteriorate along with the silo, the trees grow larger, and the crops as they switched out each year. You can capture things with pictures words cannot describe.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the photos you added to your post. Great job!
Rugby, ehh? My cousin played rugby and shared the same sense of passion for it, interesting. I like how you included photos of some of your favorite shots, it allowed me to gain an understanding for what you enjoy from photography.
ReplyDeleteI myself really like photography as well, I like to shoot nature scenes mostly. I don't like to edit any photos either, all though like you said there are some cool photos out there that have been edited.
ReplyDeleteI like the photos, I also am a photography fan, although I wish I had more time for it! I like to edit my photos with simple things, blurred backgrounds, black and white etc. I am not a fan of photoshopping faces to look better, skinnier, etc (although I understand if you want that pimple removed from your nose in a portrait!). I like your blog's name as well, can I ask why you chose vodka and potatoes? Anyways nice post, I learned a little about you through it!
ReplyDeleteI feel like sports used to be a lot of peoples' passions during the high school years. I know they were for me too at least. I loved playing tennis. I played whenever I could, with whoever would play with me. Now that I'm out of high school and not on the team anymore, I still love the game, but cannot play it and do not think about it nearly as much as I used to. It's kind of sad to look back on something that used to be such a big part of your life and then see it has fallen into the rear view mirror.
ReplyDeleteThat's great you have been able to find your passion in life, and it seems you have a keen eye for it with your given example, which brought light to your story. I especially liked the one of Albert Einstein very unique but catchy to the eye.
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