One of my favorite Christmas tunes…:) Merry Christmas!
Jimmy Buffet – Christmas Island
See you on the island – one of these Christmases!
May your holidays be full of love and inspiration…
heidi
The Inner Path of Photography
We yearn for the taste of the sacred…and through our cameras discover it, the world, and ourselves.
December 23, 2011
“The Music They Made” – sound collage of musicians who died in 2011
“The Music They Made,” a short video made by Wm. Ferguson and featured in the New York Times – watch for the unusual photographs that you may not have seen before of these wonderful musicans who died this year.
It’s interesting to me that I recognized all of the songs, but didn’t always have a visual of the musician. I liked experiencing through this video the power of photography to enhance my experience, and make it more personal when hearing each one’s music.
What a great example of how simplicity of presentation can also still be powerful.
I miss many of them – Gil Scott Heron and Todd Rungren were unique – the photo of Todd Rungren is great, complex – and the hearing/seeing all brought back memories of happy times.
A nice tribute to a diversity of individuals, contributions to the world, and lasting legacies.
P.S. I like this term – a “sound collage” (used by Mr. Ferguson).
December 6, 2011
Inspiring Video – Louie Schwartzberg
Video: Louie Schwartzberg – “Gratitude”
I often bypass these videos because they are too “schmaltzy.” But a good friend sent this one to me, and, feeling the need of inspiration, I checked it out.
Louie Schwartzberg starts slowly, but the story he’s telling grew on me. I stayed with it, and once the old man he was filming began to talk, I was hooked.
The voice and sentiment of the old man’s narration is deep, beautiful, and with the enhancement of images and music, effortlessly leads you to a true feeling state of gratitude.
A nice way to start the day –
Check it out…
October 9, 2011
My “I Dream of Galveston” images in Austin Gallery Show
This past Friday night, October 7, was the opening reception for The Gathering of Photographers juried show at Flatbed Press/O2 Gallery, a unique art space in Austin, Texas.
Pleased that four of my images from the series, “I Dream of Galveston” were chosen for the show, and looking forward to celebrating with the other photographers and seeing their work, I drove up for the evening from Houston.
What a nice surprise to find that my work had been selected for an “Honorable Mention” award – and playfully nicknamed by the jurors “Mighty Beach Series.”*
* They were fun, but don’t be fooled: they’re serious, and seriously accomplished:
Jurors included Pulitzer Prize winner Skeeter Hagler, photojournalist Kevin Vandivier, designer Kelley Toombs, and photographer/ Pulitzer Prize judge Gary Fong. (See summaries here)
A huge thank-you to all of my sponsors and supporters who helped me participate in this show – you know who you are – I appreciate you greatly!
The show will be hanging until November 4th. There’s a great diversity of images, themes, and photographers – Enjoy if you’re in the area –
All images from the show, 20″ x 24″ matted and framed, are also for sale – contact Flatbed Press Gallery or me for details…
(See larger images here – Heidi Straube – Inner Path Photography website)
(More “I Dream of Galveston” images at Heidi Straube – Inner Path Photography)
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