It’s that time again. Yawn… Stretch… Zzz…
Is anyone else feeling the end of January being a bit sluggish? This past week felt more like a walk to school in the snow (uphill, both ways). And with the daunting feeling that what I’m doing doesn’t really matter to anyone else but me, I’ve had a hard time staying focused. That statement is completely self-involved, I know, so I want to give a huge thanks to all of you who’ve been following me and leaving your comments, but I’m just being honest.
Flickr’s quite a conundrum to me. I can’t quite figure it out. There are so many different levels of users on flickr and on each level exists an immense amount of diversity. From top-notch professionals to modern hipsters to complete noobs, it’s really quite an interesting mix of people. But the thing that I can’t seem to put my finger on is how some people draw in hundreds, even thousands, of view and comments on their photos that to me seem mediocre. My problem is I want to be seen and be heard and be recognized, but that type of success doesn’t come overnight.
The misleading part about the internet is that you can stumble on someone’s music/photos/blog/whatever and instantly feel like you’re a complete failure. The internet lacks all the blood, tears and sweat that goes in to making a name for yourself. So that’s why I’m here, putting in day after day to track my life as I make a name for myself. Maybe I’ll be something, maybe I’ll be nothing. But whatever the outcome I hope it inspires someone.
Week 03 Roundup
So in keeping tradition, here are 3 of my favorite pics from the past week.
Day 19
Day 22
Day 24
What Do You Think?
I’m always eager to hear your thoughts on my photos. Please leave your comments here or over on flickr. Thanks again to everyone who keeps retweeting and commenting, much love.
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Kyle, my favorite photo is from Day 19. It looks surreal. The lighting and the pose are just fantastic. Good job!
Peace & Light,
Talya
I love the movement/directionality of your photos. sometimes so subtle but work so well. It’s great that you’re aware of what those lines can add. I know you said you’d like to include some photos that aren’t as dark but I like the darkness. It still has so much detail and the shadows are great. they have got a bit of a caravaggio feel.
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If I could get the lighting in my photos half as good as Caravaggio did in his paintings I would do a freaking backflip. That dude is a master of lighting. So dramatic and powerful. But that’s my goal here, to learn and grow and become better. Thanks for your encouragement.
Kyle! These are great! My favorite is the one from Day 24. To me you caught a look on your face that is really remarkable and wonderfully packed with emotion. Love it.
Thanks Laurie. It’s funny you say that about the look on my face, because I thought it looked kinda weird. But then again I am a weird guy, so I guess it fits.