Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
Today's Warm and Fuzzy Thought
I really resent being pushed into digital photography. I have yet to purchase a digital camera, though I will most likely do so in the future. Before I go further let me say that I truly believe that there is a place in the world for digital photography. Additionally, anyone who knows me knows that I am not someone who is afraid of technology. I just don’t think that digital photography is right for me and my art. I have been struggling with exactly why I don’t feel comfortable with digital photography and here is what I have come up with so far:
- I like working in a darkroom. I love negatives. The entire process of creating something on a black sheet of paper is amazing to me.
- I like not knowing if my photographs have turned out until I process the film, it makes me concentrate on framing and making sure I have the right exposure.
- I am afraid that digital photography will make me lazy. When I can see the instant results of a photo, I will re-take and re-take until I have what I deem to be a perfect photograph. This fear leads to the fear that I will become entirely to compulsive and loose the pleasant accidents that tend to happen in photography.
- I recognize digital photography as its own independent form of art, separate from film photography. Not better, not worse but separate.
- I resent halfwit morons who bought a $1,000 digital camera and think that makes them a stellar photographer. I really resent it when these people then tell me that film is antiquated and useless.
- I will probably buy a digital camera and it will most likely nearly replace my use of a 35mm point and shoot or fun camera.
- I want to move into medium and/or large format photography.
I also know that the struggle that I am currently going through over digital photography is not the first artist struggle that I or any other artists has ever gone through, nor will it be the last. I am sure that I will eventually find some sort of workable answer to this question, until then, I’ll stick to film.
- I like working in a darkroom. I love negatives. The entire process of creating something on a black sheet of paper is amazing to me.
- I like not knowing if my photographs have turned out until I process the film, it makes me concentrate on framing and making sure I have the right exposure.
- I am afraid that digital photography will make me lazy. When I can see the instant results of a photo, I will re-take and re-take until I have what I deem to be a perfect photograph. This fear leads to the fear that I will become entirely to compulsive and loose the pleasant accidents that tend to happen in photography.
- I recognize digital photography as its own independent form of art, separate from film photography. Not better, not worse but separate.
- I resent halfwit morons who bought a $1,000 digital camera and think that makes them a stellar photographer. I really resent it when these people then tell me that film is antiquated and useless.
- I will probably buy a digital camera and it will most likely nearly replace my use of a 35mm point and shoot or fun camera.
- I want to move into medium and/or large format photography.
I also know that the struggle that I am currently going through over digital photography is not the first artist struggle that I or any other artists has ever gone through, nor will it be the last. I am sure that I will eventually find some sort of workable answer to this question, until then, I’ll stick to film.
Today's Warm and Fuzzy Thought
I really resent being pushed into digital photography. I have yet to purchase a digital camera, though I will most likely do so in the future. Before I go further let me say that I truly believe that there is a place in the world for digital photography. Additionally, anyone who knows me knows that I am not someone who is afraid of technology. I just don’t think that digital photography is right for me and my art. I have been struggling with exactly why I don’t feel comfortable with digital photography and here is what I have come up with so far:
- I like working in a darkroom. I love negatives. The entire process of creating something on a black sheet of paper is amazing to me.
- I like not knowing if my photographs have turned out until I process the film, it makes me concentrate on framing and making sure I have the right exposure.
- I am afraid that digital photography will make me lazy. When I can see the instant results of a photo, I will re-take and re-take until I have what I deem to be a perfect photograph. This fear leads to the fear that I will become entirely to compulsive and loose the pleasant accidents that tend to happen in photography.
- I recognize digital photography as its own independent form of art, separate from film photography. Not better, not worse but separate.
- I resent halfwit morons who bought a $1,000 digital camera and think that makes them a stellar photographer. I really resent it when these people then tell me that film is antiquated and useless.
- I will probably buy a digital camera and it will most likely nearly replace my use of a 35mm point and shoot or fun camera.
- I want to move into medium and/or large format photography.
I also know that the struggle that I am currently going through over digital photography is not the first artist struggle that I or any other artists has ever gone through, nor will it be the last. I am sure that I will eventually find some sort of workable answer to this question, until then, I’ll stick to film.
- I like working in a darkroom. I love negatives. The entire process of creating something on a black sheet of paper is amazing to me.
- I like not knowing if my photographs have turned out until I process the film, it makes me concentrate on framing and making sure I have the right exposure.
- I am afraid that digital photography will make me lazy. When I can see the instant results of a photo, I will re-take and re-take until I have what I deem to be a perfect photograph. This fear leads to the fear that I will become entirely to compulsive and loose the pleasant accidents that tend to happen in photography.
- I recognize digital photography as its own independent form of art, separate from film photography. Not better, not worse but separate.
- I resent halfwit morons who bought a $1,000 digital camera and think that makes them a stellar photographer. I really resent it when these people then tell me that film is antiquated and useless.
- I will probably buy a digital camera and it will most likely nearly replace my use of a 35mm point and shoot or fun camera.
- I want to move into medium and/or large format photography.
I also know that the struggle that I am currently going through over digital photography is not the first artist struggle that I or any other artists has ever gone through, nor will it be the last. I am sure that I will eventually find some sort of workable answer to this question, until then, I’ll stick to film.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
A Little Catching Up
I have not been updating my Blog recently mostly due to the large amounts of school work that I have to do. I have though been following headlines so here are a couple of thoughts I have had over the last several days:
- "The Culture of Life" One of the most frustrating things about fighting the neoconservative movement is when you stand opposed to their policies, you are accused of standing on the side of death, terrorists and Satan. I believe in supporting life, I however do not believe in keeping someone alive against their stated will. Nor do I believe that creating a "culture of life" relates only to unborn children and persons in a persisted vegetative state. I find it amazing that most who support this "culture of life" also support the death penalty, abolition of all gun controls laws, the war in Iraq, and don't believe in a nationalized health care system that would actually provide a better quality of life for millions of Americans.
- "Listen to what I say, not what I do." I think that I may have finally begun to understand how the neoconservative are winning elections. They talk about family values and creating a better society by protecting marriage and cutting their taxes. They present their case that they are there to work hard for the average American and to better peoples lives. They accuse judges of being activists and forcing their own evil agenda on the citizens of this country. They understand that the average American only gets 20 seconds of real news every day and they like it that way. This environment of "ADD News" means that they don't actually have to explain what they are really doing in office, they can just continue to paint this pretty picture and the country will continue to buy it. As liberal progressions, it takes us more time to really explain what is actually happening, and in the mean time, we are called cowards, killers and unpatriotic. I am astounded by what is not covered on the news or in any form of main stream media. I would encourage you all to read at least one alternative media a week. I can almost guarantee you, it will change your perception of the world.
Mother Jones
Democracy Now
BBC (though mainstream it has a better world view than any American press)
The Village Voice
If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. --- bumper sticker
- "The Culture of Life" One of the most frustrating things about fighting the neoconservative movement is when you stand opposed to their policies, you are accused of standing on the side of death, terrorists and Satan. I believe in supporting life, I however do not believe in keeping someone alive against their stated will. Nor do I believe that creating a "culture of life" relates only to unborn children and persons in a persisted vegetative state. I find it amazing that most who support this "culture of life" also support the death penalty, abolition of all gun controls laws, the war in Iraq, and don't believe in a nationalized health care system that would actually provide a better quality of life for millions of Americans.
- "Listen to what I say, not what I do." I think that I may have finally begun to understand how the neoconservative are winning elections. They talk about family values and creating a better society by protecting marriage and cutting their taxes. They present their case that they are there to work hard for the average American and to better peoples lives. They accuse judges of being activists and forcing their own evil agenda on the citizens of this country. They understand that the average American only gets 20 seconds of real news every day and they like it that way. This environment of "ADD News" means that they don't actually have to explain what they are really doing in office, they can just continue to paint this pretty picture and the country will continue to buy it. As liberal progressions, it takes us more time to really explain what is actually happening, and in the mean time, we are called cowards, killers and unpatriotic. I am astounded by what is not covered on the news or in any form of main stream media. I would encourage you all to read at least one alternative media a week. I can almost guarantee you, it will change your perception of the world.
Mother Jones
Democracy Now
BBC (though mainstream it has a better world view than any American press)
The Village Voice
If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. --- bumper sticker
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Today's Warm and Fuzzy Thought
Ok, so I have tried to stop reading the IMDB
comments on films. They are usually painful and full of opinions of people who, quite frankly have no business watching film, much less writing about it. However, after having seen the new animated film Robots, I had to read the comments. Some of them were the usual blah, blah, blah.... but then I stumbled onto this tread and found some of the most humorous and fun film discussions I have ever read.
If you take the time to read the post (please do) make sure you read all the responses. I know that it may seem like a lot but trust me, it is well worth it.
comments on films. They are usually painful and full of opinions of people who, quite frankly have no business watching film, much less writing about it. However, after having seen the new animated film Robots, I had to read the comments. Some of them were the usual blah, blah, blah.... but then I stumbled onto this tread and found some of the most humorous and fun film discussions I have ever read.If you take the time to read the post (please do) make sure you read all the responses. I know that it may seem like a lot but trust me, it is well worth it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Candy Now or Later?
I once had a Poli Sci professor who made the observation that “Most Americans would take some candy now over more candy later.” When he first taught that to the class I kind of laughed and filed it away in the back of my mind.
Now over the past couple of weeks Valium and I have been mulling over our lives and what we should about our various situations. It wasn’t until we truly began this serious discussion that I realized exactly what my professor was saying. Some of you may not know that only a couple of years ago, I was making a very, very good wage. In fact, considering my age and my lack of college degree, it was an incredibly good wage. I was perfectly happy living the rest of my life in a carrier that didn’t really have any soul or meaning but brought in the money.
Then something happened. I remembered what it was like to create. I began to realize that the creative drive inside of my that I thought was dead was in fact just sleeping. I decided to explore that part of me and go back to school. After a few bumps along the way, I have finally realized what it is I am looking for. Some focus and enlightenment on what I need to do in order to bring to life my creations. I realized that creativity and art does not come without sacrifice, which brings me to the candy now vs. candy later question.
I think that I am beginning to really appreciate the concept of more candy later. I now understand that in order for us to truly accomplish what we want to accomplish, we need minimize our lives and get down to “le strict nécessaire.” So, all this is to say don’t be surprised to see some more changes from the Mrz. Fairchild.
We’ll keep you posted.
Now over the past couple of weeks Valium and I have been mulling over our lives and what we should about our various situations. It wasn’t until we truly began this serious discussion that I realized exactly what my professor was saying. Some of you may not know that only a couple of years ago, I was making a very, very good wage. In fact, considering my age and my lack of college degree, it was an incredibly good wage. I was perfectly happy living the rest of my life in a carrier that didn’t really have any soul or meaning but brought in the money.
Then something happened. I remembered what it was like to create. I began to realize that the creative drive inside of my that I thought was dead was in fact just sleeping. I decided to explore that part of me and go back to school. After a few bumps along the way, I have finally realized what it is I am looking for. Some focus and enlightenment on what I need to do in order to bring to life my creations. I realized that creativity and art does not come without sacrifice, which brings me to the candy now vs. candy later question.
I think that I am beginning to really appreciate the concept of more candy later. I now understand that in order for us to truly accomplish what we want to accomplish, we need minimize our lives and get down to “le strict nécessaire.” So, all this is to say don’t be surprised to see some more changes from the Mrz. Fairchild.
We’ll keep you posted.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Friday, March 04, 2005
Today's Warm and Fuzzy Thought
Using the cover of Social Security reform, President Bush continues to quietly push his real agenda of fundamentalist Christian ideals. I had heard about the Faith Based Initiatives in the last Congress and I am pretty sure that many parts of it were passed. However what was not passed was his "Workplace Investment Act" which is a great title for a really bad piece of legislation. This act would allow Faith Based groups to enter into the employment training arena and would exempt them from any local laws that require fair hiring practices on religions grounds. Which means, they could object to training or hiring anyone who they object to on religious grounds.
Here's what bothers me about this:
1. A quick Google News search found only 3 stories on this new legislation recently passed by the House, vs. the several hundred on the Michael Jackson trial. The only news agencies to even address the issue of the WIA were parts of the gay press.
2. I am all for religious freedom. I believe that each person should be free to express their religions beliefs fully with the protection of the full power of the government. However, no organization may discriminate in any area for employment for any reason. Period. Much less with the full blessing and funding of the United States Government.
3. It seems that the goal of the government and other organizations is to expand the opportunities for discrimination and not limit them. This trend is the exact opposite of most of the rest of the world
Story
Here's what bothers me about this:
1. A quick Google News search found only 3 stories on this new legislation recently passed by the House, vs. the several hundred on the Michael Jackson trial. The only news agencies to even address the issue of the WIA were parts of the gay press.
2. I am all for religious freedom. I believe that each person should be free to express their religions beliefs fully with the protection of the full power of the government. However, no organization may discriminate in any area for employment for any reason. Period. Much less with the full blessing and funding of the United States Government.
3. It seems that the goal of the government and other organizations is to expand the opportunities for discrimination and not limit them. This trend is the exact opposite of most of the rest of the world
Story
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