It is with sincere sadness that I place this post for you, for it is unlike any of the others I have done so far.
In originally setting out to create this little universe of expression, I did so with the mindset that it would have three purposes. One, it would be a place where I would be able to place images, both old and new that I have created as an outlet from my heart and mind in a photographic form. Another was that as I very much enjoy sharing this vision and tiny bits of myself with others here, that these images would find a home within other people who might enjoy them and perhaps inspire them to get out and make their own, or even just find something about them that might cheer up their day. Thirdly, that my thoughts coupled with these images would give the reader a little insight into who I am and maybe reflect on their own lives and become better people as a result of it. I thought all good goals.
Some of you from the beginning have 'signed up' and perhaps regularly check it out to see what I am doing or thinking or maybe just what the photo is. Others, from the analysis the blog provides, might have just stumbled up on it for what ever reason and took a look. There have been over 5,000 views from all over the world, for which I am thankful.
Today though, for a variety of reasons, I am just doubting whether the effort that it takes to shoot, or search my collection for images and then post and write about with careful consideration is really worth it...whether it really reaches anyone and makes any difference at all to them. Expression, in whatever form, whether it be a letter, or with words, a poem, or blo,g or even these photos, unless they touch someone... touch someones heart, is really meaningless in the end.
I really hope that whomever is in fact viewing these entries, enjoys them and that it is making a difference in their life. If it is, please take a quick minute or two and leave a comment on ones that might have caught you in some way, even anonymously if you must. Just a little note of encouragement for me to know this is not all done in vain, for without someone to share it all with, vanity is all that it is and that, is like a heavy stone on my soul.
Below is a self portrait I did a couple of winters ago along a favorite wooded path that I liked so you could see who is speaking to you now.
Thank you,
Ken
In originally setting out to create this little universe of expression, I did so with the mindset that it would have three purposes. One, it would be a place where I would be able to place images, both old and new that I have created as an outlet from my heart and mind in a photographic form. Another was that as I very much enjoy sharing this vision and tiny bits of myself with others here, that these images would find a home within other people who might enjoy them and perhaps inspire them to get out and make their own, or even just find something about them that might cheer up their day. Thirdly, that my thoughts coupled with these images would give the reader a little insight into who I am and maybe reflect on their own lives and become better people as a result of it. I thought all good goals.
Some of you from the beginning have 'signed up' and perhaps regularly check it out to see what I am doing or thinking or maybe just what the photo is. Others, from the analysis the blog provides, might have just stumbled up on it for what ever reason and took a look. There have been over 5,000 views from all over the world, for which I am thankful.
Today though, for a variety of reasons, I am just doubting whether the effort that it takes to shoot, or search my collection for images and then post and write about with careful consideration is really worth it...whether it really reaches anyone and makes any difference at all to them. Expression, in whatever form, whether it be a letter, or with words, a poem, or blo,g or even these photos, unless they touch someone... touch someones heart, is really meaningless in the end.
I really hope that whomever is in fact viewing these entries, enjoys them and that it is making a difference in their life. If it is, please take a quick minute or two and leave a comment on ones that might have caught you in some way, even anonymously if you must. Just a little note of encouragement for me to know this is not all done in vain, for without someone to share it all with, vanity is all that it is and that, is like a heavy stone on my soul.
Below is a self portrait I did a couple of winters ago along a favorite wooded path that I liked so you could see who is speaking to you now.
Thank you,
Ken
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