Travel | The Inner Path of Photography

“Coffee – Hearts – Love and Play”

This weekend I went to the wonderful Elevation Coffee in Taos, New Mexico, and was delighted to see the beautiful heart “latte art”
that Greg designed on my cup.

What a way to start the day – with Beauty and Love –

And then – surprise –
When I finished, here is the design that was left:

Do you see the heart near the top middle?
Hmm, I believe the Love continues….

So many associations with these small cups of coffee – Beautiful times…Remember this one?
Fond memories of Love were on my mind…
(See previous photo poem “Unexpected” for the full story...)

Then there was this lovely gift from the barista at Paulie’s Restaurant, Houston this summer…The extra shot of espresso he gave me gratis
Surely Means True Love…
Right?

Love, play, i-phone snaps, and “serious art” – it’s all one.

May you enjoy your coffee moments this week –
create warm memories in your heart –
and be inspired to play in art and in life.

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From the road…

Beautiful country on the last stretch to Santa Fe, New Mexico…
November 2, 2012

Big skies…expansiveness…possibilities

Bring them on

I embrace

(I-Phone from car, 84 N)

Nick Waplington, “Other Edens”

Nick Waplington, “Other Edens”, 1994

My favorite photo book of the day –

Nick Waplington places his head and body atop/within many spaces that aren’t the usual.

Other images from the book and an interesting post can be found on Chris Pittman’s blog (the fish are a bonus). Frieze Magazine has a review deconstructing the deepest darkest meanings and associations –

But you really need the book in hand.

Enjoy the wonderful introduction by Marianne Wiggins and then experience the “Where’s Wally?” type journey as you turn the pages of unique image after image, Nick appearing in the most unlikely places. Then you can appreciate the mind and sensibility of this creative, slightly wacky artist.

I love how Nick is “Honoring Inner/Creating Outer” by allowing himself to express inner feelings and associations to places in an unusual way. He’s playful, yet also serious about his photographs. And he has certainly taken the concept of “travel photography” far beyond the expected.

May 17, 2012

Photo Camp! Ages 8-17, June 4-7, Houston, TX

“It’s marvellous, marvellous! Nothing will ever be as much fun.
I’m going to photograph everything, everything! – ”

– Jacques-Henri Lartigue
after taking his first photo at age 7

Summer Inner Path Photo Classes are beginning!
Photo camps, one-day workshops, and beach photo walks for children, teens and adults are being scheduled now –

E-mail me to be notified as the calendar evolves, or subscribe to this blog (see upper right corner) for announcements and updates.

Starting June 4:

“Photo Camp for Ages 8-17″: Session 1
June 4-7, 2012, Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Houston, Texas

Learn the “inner art” of photography – how to express your unique vision and feelings – plus techniques to know your camera and take great photos.

Examples of topics:

Why do you like photography?
Learning about photographers from many years – and you’re one too!
Becoming friends with your camera
Stillness & resonance – shooting from the quiet space within
Making pictures that only you can imagine
Experimenting and playing with the many kinds of photography – nature, architecture, fashion, travel, portraits, more…
A photography scavenger hunt
Putting your photos on the web and printing them for your own show

Click here for more description, fees, registration…

“Photo Camp for Ages 8-17”: Session 2
July 30-August 2, 2012 – register now