Occoquan Reservoir #3, 2010.
I love every aspect of this personal project. It gets me back out on the water, which is where I naturally love to be. It’s ingrained in some way. On the water. Near the water. With the water. In the water. It has also helped to give me a little more focus on what my photographic purpose could be…
With all of the horrifying news coming from the Gulf of Mexico these days, I feel that this project is even more important than me getting to play in a kayak. It’s made me realize that I’d like to take it a step further and do some good. Make a difference. Educate people and help fund conservation projects. Because we humans need water. Clean water. As a photographer, I’ve been searching for that cause, that purpose for years and it was right in front of me the whole time. This cause is a natural fit for me. So please, if you have any suggestions or places that you think I should check out, let me know. This project will be long term.
For now, I will be donating a percentage of my print sales to help clean up the gulf.
Let’s hope they can plug that hole soon….
Occoquan Reservoir #2, 2010.
Occoquan Reservoir #1, 2010.
An early spring day at the Occoquan Reservoir
Balance.
If I’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that running around doing work all the time is not conducive to having a clear, creative mind. When I have a To-Do list a mile long, there’s little chance of me creating new, interesting work. My mind just isn’t in it.
So, how does one deal with the pressures of life and still produce good work? I’m not really sure, but my current game-plan is to find balance on a daily basis. Some ways I’ve been doing this is getting up a little earlier to practice yoga and meditate in the morning, playing with my dogs when I get home, and leaving time before bed to read my book. Today I explored a new park with David and the two pups, which is where I took the photo above. It has helped. Tremendously. It sounds so simple, but finding time in your day to clear your mind is difficult, at least for me. But it seems to be necessary in order to approach your work life with fresh ideas and positive energy…
I’m always up for suggestions, what do you do to balance work and life??
The outlet to Lake Wesserunsett, Maine.
Everyone needs a little inspiration now and then. I find mine when I travel back to my roots, my Maine. This is where I found photography and my passion for it. Where do you find your inspiration?
The photographs posted here, taken during my Thanksgiving break, represent little pieces of me and my past.
My Grandfather's house reflected in the water.
The town cemetery and beaver damage.
The wood pile drying out for next winter.
An abandoned jack o' lantern.
The camp road that I used to ride my horse and bike on.