The cookies are gone, espresso savored
Warm feelings from an evening with friends.
Playful posting of photo, just taking a break, and then
Tender memories of a passionate time.
A different photo
A man who could capture
layers of emotion through a simple cup and saucer.
Images and coffee
Friendship and love
A rich life.
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.
The girl stands at the edge of the water.
Should I fly? she thinks
Or let the soft waves trickle over my toes
then return to the safety of the sand…
The boy steps forward.
I am here, he says
slipping his hand into hers
Oh yes, she sees
Now she can joyfully do both.
“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
“Explorations,” © 2012 Heidi Straube
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:
Click here for more description, fees, registration…
“Photo Camp for Ages 8-17”: Session 2
July 30-August 2, 2012 – register now
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