Can a series of images provide a working avatar for a human life? Could I distill myself like an herb into some piquant essence?
This might seem a little vain. I don't mean it to be. Rather it is an experiment in photo storytelling. The first iteration of this post included blurbs explaining each photo but I quickly realized that was counter to the premise. Instead I decided to allow imagery alone to weave my story.
You could also view this as an invitation to get to know me. I want to know you too.
A tired adage posits that a picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps my life warrants more than 12,000 of them. Or maybe most people would lose interest after a few hundred.
Here is a chapter book of images to articulate my life story and life philosophy.
Here is a chapter book of images to articulate my life story and life philosophy.
Chapter 1: Pick a Dance Partner More Graceful Than You
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Chapter 3: Grow Competing Beards (and Happily Lose)
Chapter 4: Cool Off with Panache
Chapter 5: Let Some Air Under Your Hems
Chapter 6: Best Every Summit
Chapter 7: Whet Your Mind (And Never Pass Up a Good Cup of Coffee)
Chapter 8: Harmonize the Room
Chapter 9: Reap What You Sow
Chapter 10: Nap Appropriately
Chapter 11: Quench Parched Spirits
Chapter 12: Embrace the Storms
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This is beautiful, and what a cool idea! I'm tempted to try this myself, though not with pictures of me because I don't post identifiable pics of myself online. I have to say, I'm very jealous of how tidy your vege patch is. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! This year's garden was more greens. No tomatoes or peppers in this part of Alaska. Still grew quite nicely! Thanks for "reading" and the comment
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