Parish Kohanim - Introspection

Images © Parish Kohanim. All rights reserved.

I meet and know many photographers. One of my favorites is Atlanta-based fine-art photographer Parish Kohanim. His work inspires me - as does his philosophy on life.

While visiting Parish last week, I noticed these images on a wall in his studio/gallery. Here is what Parish told me about the images.

"The images are from a series I call 'Introspection.'

Introspection definition: self reflection, meditation, self observation, soul searching, being quiet with oneself.

"These series point out the great luxury of simply turning off the voice/s in our heads, clearing the clutter that our modern world is continuously creating in our heads, and by putting a halt to our incessant and non-essential thinking , worrying, projecting, judging and so on.

"And finally, by simply connecting to our divine being within and charging our spiritual batteries."

Something to think about, for sure.

Thank you, Parish, for sharing.

Explore the light,
Rick

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Explore the light,Rick

A Fine Visit with Fine-Art Photographer Parish Kohanim

After today's talk for Showcase in Atlanta, GA, my fellow Canon Explorer of Light Eddie Tapp and I, along with photographer Judy Host, stopped by photographer/Canon Explore of Light Parish Kohanim's (dress shirt) studio. Parish gave us a tour of his wonderful studio - and made us some tasty treats. He is also a gourmet chef.

If you want some inspiration, spend some time on Parish's site.

For perhaps more traditional photography, join Eddie, Judy and your truly in Maui later year for the Maui Photo Festival.

Explore the light - and your creative ideas,
Rick

Light Reveals - Shadows Define

When I give a photography presentation, I always mention one of my favorite photography quotes/messages: Light illuminates, shadows define.

Think about it. Check out the photograph on the left. Without the shadows, this scene would have little definition.

Moving on....

Today, I received a very nice email about my dad's passing last week from Buzz Cherry in Seattle, WA. Buzz thanked me for giving a presentation in Seattle shortly after I learned of my dad's quick passing. (My dad always said the show must go on, so I gave the presentation for him.)

Anyway, Buzz wrote:
Perhaps your quote applies beyond photography:
Light - reveals
Shadows - define

Think about it.....

Explore the light - and the shadows. And.... shine in the shadows.
Rick