Week #34

The Mar Ray Motel

"No matter how slow the film, spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen."

Minor White

I was driving to work one day and as I made my way down Railroad Avenue in the slow school traffic I looked up and saw this shot. I was stopped at a red light so I pulled out my camera and took the picture through the windshield. There is something about the sign for the Mar Ray Motel that always catches my eye.

Week #8

Looking in the Window

"Very often I try to find something that matches a feeling I have. On the other hand, a lot of times I photograph with nothing specific in mind. I just play it as it comes. If it's good, fine. I find 'letting it happen' relaxing, a playful vacation. Stimulating pictures almost always result."

Minor White -

People often ask me how I decide what I want to photograph. I must admit that I usually don't go out with something specific in mind that I want to capture. I am more inclined just to show up and see what happens. Yesterday I was at the Vacaville Vintage Market poking around looking at the various treasures when I paused a moment and looked up to see this old house with this wonderful window. To others there this might look like an eyesore but to me it revealed a beauty and soul that only comes with age.

Week #51 Photo Challenge

Lines and a Palm Tree - San Diego

When gifts are given to me through my camera, I accept them graciously. - Minor White, 

Week #50 Photo Challenge

Coronado Bridge

I've been down in San Diego for a conference this week. The Coronado Bridge caught my eye over and over again - loved how it looked at different times of the day, different lighting. I took this image early yesterday morning as the sun came up.

"Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence."

Minor White