Back To The Origin

http://www.myinterestingfiles.com/2007/05/unforgettable-photos.html

That link is what started it all for me.
It has nothing but photos from back then when there was hate, much more than there is in the world now. Photography tells a story using no text at all. It speaks to your heart more than anything can, more than music, poetry, books, more than words themselves. Back then, it was honest. It told the truth about any event that occurred. It broke some hearts to see the hate that was alive and well back then, but it has helped some people to see how cruel the world is and see global issues second hand. Photography has always been there to tell a story, there's no doubt about it, but with technology advancing as it is nowadays, can we really trust the pictures that are taken and displayed in the media? Photos are altered all the time, whether its to make a celebrity more attractive, less attractive, or even worse, to make a photograph look "better". Lets take nature for example, why would you want to alter a photo of nature? Its beauty speaks for itself. I honestly think that many people should re-evaluate what photography is because to me, it's losing its value day by day. What was once used to take a picture of soldiers on the ground or concentration camps is now used to take a picture of a celebrity when they have an errand to run. Times are certainly changing.

Tattoo Plans

I've decided to get a rose on my shoulder above my Led Zeppelin symbols, I have to wait til February when I get my Fafsa to get them done, though! It's true what people say; tattoos are very addicting, it's best to get them when you're on the verge of being broke. I think that when I get a job, I'm going to get the owl on my blog tattooed on me, it's breed is a Lesser Sooty Owl. I'm thinking of adding more detail to the owl I already have. I'm also considering a peacock feather on my foot, I originally wanted it on my forearm, but I'm not sure if I should get one that's very easily viewed so soon.

Ever since I saw the movie Inception, I've been having very strange dreams. Last night I dreamt that I had four little ferrets! Then I was in a dance group that was going to do a choreographed routine to the game Super Metroid, but with Crystal Castles music playing, which was weird.

Jess.

Positive Thinking All Around

Update; My friend Brandin is saying 'hasta la vista' to California for five months. He's moving to Arizona for luthiery school and I couldn't be happier for him. :) I'm gunna miss him but I know I'll get used to his absence; He won't be gone long. This break will really give me some time to grow more independent, so I'm all for it. In other news, I keep brainstorming good ideas for photos I want to take. I know that I won't remember them, so I write them down on Notepad. I can honestly say that I'm much more better at coming up with concepts that I am with taking the actual picture, haha. I need another pair of hands sometimes, but with my tripod, I can make it work. School is only a few weeks away, so I can begin to have a reason to get up every morning now! Today I made it official; my next tattoo (after I finish my Led Zeppelin tattoo, of course) will be a rose on my shoulder. I wanted to draw it out tonight, but I can't seem to find my sketch book, so there goes that for tonight! I can't say today was a waste, though. I re-downloaded all the music that wasn't playable on my iTunes account, so now I have all my inspiration back. :] I think I'm going to start taking advantage of my bus pass when school starts & find routes to go somewhere nice, either a park or some sort of secluded place so I can relax with a book, my sketchbook and camera.

Jess.

Project Rules:

Rule Number One: Be creative.

This list is not specific for the sole purpose that your creativity can kick in.

This isn't the only ones I have, but so far, this is what I came up with. :]

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1. Something you never want to lose sight of.

2. Represent a disability from the five sense.

3. Display One of the seven deadly sins

4. Something that isn't possible.

5. Represent an addiction.

6. Represent your idea of societies downfall.

7. Show the future.

8. Something offensive.

9. Something broken.

10. Song lyrics held close to your heart.

11. Something you need.

12. Speak for the deaf.

13. What ruins beauty?

14. An old saying.

15. Your muse/source of inspiration.

16. Something you can make.

17. Something with no end.

18. If the truth about every bad thing you've done came out, what would you say?

My Own 365 Project:

I hope to stick to this because it sounds really interesting.
There's this "project" going around where you basically post a picture of whatever the project instructs you to. For example, "day one, picture of you & your best friend." I have decided to do my own version of it, & it might not turn out to be one picture a day, but if I start to slip then I will definitely change the rules myself & take a picture every week. This isn't just for me, anyone can do it to, isn't it fun? :) I'm making notes on Notepad so I can think about what kind of pictures to take, & when my list looks good, I'll post it on here. :)

Murphy Park

Below are some photos I took at Murphy Park, these are my favorites out of the set. :]

Amazing Sky

Amazing Sky, originally uploaded by Vintage Lives On.