How I find Center

I find my center in photography. I shoot with a Sony Alpha a700. Why Sony? Because I had a bunch of memory sticks already and wanted to save a dime. Do I regret my purchase? Absolutely not! I love my Sony and am going to be getting the a900 in August (hopefully, if my budget holds up).

How do I find center taking pictures? The easiest way to explain it is because this is where I am naturally present. When I am taking pictures I am focused and only thinking about taking pictures.

How did I find out that photography brings me back to center? Through practice. I tried different things, walking, exercise, reading but thoughts came in. I realized that when taking pictures it captured my natural focus.

How do I use photography to find center when I am not taking pictures? I think about how I feel when I take pictures and try to capture that same focus. This is why it is called practice; I practice center while taking pictures, doing other things I try to obtain the same state.

Here are some samples. You can find more at http://www.unvoicedvisions.com

He has a ski on both ends

From now on officially (as told by us geeky guys in the IT department) the last week of January is now National Polack Week. My good friend Troy was dubbed super Polack by (himself) and our good friend Brenda. Thanks Brenda! This is the most amazing thing given to anyone in the history of people giving other people stuff. (just so you know Troy has a really great sense of humor about himself and thought this was one of the funniest things he has ever seen). :)



Troy Skiboski Tyma - Accomplishments include Inventor of the Cry-Laugh and giving "Clam Clamder" it's name.

Reading a graphic novel just for the movie.- The Watchmen

The Watchmen movie is coming out in March next year so when I saw this on the shelf in LA this past weekend I had to pick it up. I finished it yesterday and it definitely deserves all of the accolades it has gotten. I am very much looking forward to the movie.

Without revealing anything about the plot I can tell you that the story is very rich. It provides details on all the major characters in a way that I have not seen done in many novels. I also found the story stimulating on political, social, and emotional levels.

If I could sum up the novel in 1 sentence I would say,

"It humanizes superheroes"

I fully recommend it to the comic book reader and the non comicbook reader alike.

Brian Darnell
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Let's try this again. Re: favorite lense - attempt #2.

Since blogger obviously doesn't want me tpo post the photo of my lense, let's try it again with a different photo.

Once again, this is my Sony Alpha A700 with my minolta 50mm f1.7 lense.

I love the shots I get with this lense evidenced by:

Trash can for rent

Rental rates are so high this family decided to cash in at a whole new level. LOL
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Summer is finally over

I love fun in the sun like most people but I hate the heat. Being that it gets up to 130° in Hemet these clouds, the rain we got today and the breeze on my face make me really happy. I wish the weather was like this all the time.
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Unclutter means peace of mind

Boy, it is easier to work on my school work with a clean and neat desk. I missed this.
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What, no goldfish?

Just in case you don't understand what they mean by pets. The sign has a picture.
"Oh darn, Kitty we will have to walk you someplace else"
"Meow" of disappointment
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(I am completely) (stopping)

Completely styopping; that's rich. What does it mean? Do I phyiscally stop? It could mean to stand completely still and not move a muscle. Could I do that?
Not move.
Not a muscle for even a second? Sure, I could stand still but how long does it take before I scratch an itch, pop a knuckle, etc, etc.
Now what about mental? Can I stop thinking, contemplating, remembering, reasoning an so on?Let's say I calm down the stray thoughts but won't I see images of the word, "stop". Stop signs and traffic lights might come to mind. Heck just the word "completely" conjures images of full glasses and grave stones.
Now the coup de grace, spiritual.
...
I can't reason how to even measure that.

A big question to answer before I can learn how to stop is:
Whar exactly does completly stopping mean?
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What a waste

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Lost reward

LOL
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Soup is good even without a can of clams

This plain tomatoe bisque is great, It isn't clam clamder but it is great.
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What you get for $1200

My camera has the ability to detect my eye behind the viewfinder. I take a picture and it doesn't show on the display until after I pull the camera away, this is high tech! :)
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What my someday/ maybe review looks like

I am currently reviewing my list and seperating it into incubate categories based on projects I have to do but not this week (incubate-projects), projects I will do someday (incubate-someday), projects I may do but who knows when (incubate-maybe).
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One of my work areas

We call this the rubber room.
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My camera

This is my Sony Alpha A700. I use it to take the photos posted on http://blog.myspace.com/12hourhalfday. I am greatful for it, it gives me the ability to relax, be creative, and it reminds me that with hard work and patience, great things come whether that is a beautiful photo or a wonderful expensive camera that I saved up for weeks and made lots of sacrifices for. Let's hold onto that reminder in the coming months since I have lots of camera accessories and supplies I aspire to purchase.

Clam clamder

Recipe:
Clam chower (any brand, any type)
Clams in water (any brand)

Instructions- drain water from clams and add to bowl of clam chowder before serving. This isn't clam chowder, it's Clam Clamder.
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What i eat at work.

I eat one item every three hours. This helps me keep up decent energy levels.
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Another place I take breaks

Walking around taking pictures is a new development for me. It is as relaxing as meditating and gives me two great things exercise and an opportunity yo be creative.
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Wrong way

This made me laugh
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