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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Contemplative Poetry Series - Lord Byron


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This blog explores the juncture of contemplative camera work and the search for a way of photographing the world around us through the characteristics of the Taoist sage. For the Contemplative Photographer, the camera is viewed as an extension of a persons heart and mind and the resulting photographs as a visual, and highly personal diary of experience and expression. Where traditional photography focuses on subject and technique, Contemplative Photography makes the connection between meaning and personal experience the over-riding emphasis. This blog will delve into the metaphoric capabilities of the photographic medium. I welcome readers to join in the discussion on Contemplative Photography by posting your comments . Thank you for visiting and enjoy the journey! - Patricia Turner
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Follow the link below to read the interview by Kim Manley Ort on her wonderful blog, 365 Days of Inspiration. Be sure to download your free e-book version of The Field Guide for the Contemplative Photographer above!

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  • Ink and Honey - Sibyl Dana Reynolds
  • Water, Wind, Earth & Fire - Christine Valters Paintner
  • Answering the Contemplative Call - Carl McColman
  • The Wisdom of Stones and The Voices of Stones - both by Brian W. Flynn
  • Photography and the Art of Seeing - Freeman Patterson
  • Pilgrim Heart - Sarah York
  • The Seven Story Mountain - Thomas Merton

The Fertile Rock - The Burren Series

The Fertile Rock - The Burren Series
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A Summer Sojourn to the Hebrides

A Summer Sojourn to the Hebrides
Click on the picture and see a YouTube video of my color photographs of the Western Isles. The photograph above appeared in the Spring edition of Scottish Life Magazine. A feature article of my black and white images of the Western Isles appeared in the Summer edition. The Fall edition features 7 of my color photographs of South Uist and my photograph is also on the cover! Pick up your copy today, it is a wonderful publication. You can also get back issues on their website...the link is above.
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