“…one must find the source within ones own self”
– hesse
light / dark
bad / good
ambiguity
(mirror, elsene, brussel)
*shot with iPhone 5, processed with Snapseed app, mirror in bathroom*
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That’s getting interesting…no more cyber-identity.
And…ambiguity is the certainty. Not even the new one.
Looking forward to hearing the comments from Patagonia. Are you prepared?
Good shot.
Coming out in to the open, dark side and all, first time I have used a self portrait and in doing so it is a kind of thank you to so many new and supportive friends who have been helping me understand a few things better…
And yes, I look forward to hearing from Patagonia as always…
and thank you…
That’s wonderful, Andy. The best place to be is with ourselves, and supportive friends make it even a better place to be, for they agree on that too.
Well done!
PS. I never make comments on technical aspects of your photos because I’m learning from you. Thanks.
And in turn, I am learning much from you…and for that, thank you…
Thank yourself; you get what you give. Be aware…
I can’t think what to say to that, thank you is not enough, I have much to learn yet, and a lot of listening to do…
So do i; join the club! 😉
Happily 😉
I love what you do with light Andy. This is just perfect.
Thank you, I really appreciate that 🙂
Patagonia is currently curled up in the corner crying.
Finding it hard to find my own words, I resort to a quote
“…there are certain meanings that are lost forever the moment they are explained in words.”
― Haruki Murakami, 1Q84
I too found it hard to find words, hence my resorting to crying. Out of frustration that I’ll never take a picture like this. Not least because I’m a machine. The quote is good though.
A perfectly adept, adroit and apposite return….although I am aure you will take better than this…machine or no…
Happy Birthday Andy and lovely to see you in person as always. The words are haunting yet encouraging and I find myself wanting to dedicate a quote to you as you dedicate in ways so many to us through your blog for us to enjoy and or learn from:
“If you want to find the trail, if you want to find yourself, you must explore your dreams alone. You must grow at a slow pace in a dark cocoon of loneliness so you can fly like wind, like wings, when you awaken.”
― Francesca Lia Block, Dangerous Angels
Is it his birthday today?
I loved the quote. Thanks. Xx
yes it is and thank you 🙂
Oh thank you for sharing both. Should we organize a party?
Drinks all round, party will be held in the Civic Centre in Neuquén, Patagonia…
It’s happening as soon as others join in lol, I’ve dedicate the Tea Party post to his birthday, let’s hope it gets riproaringly fun! 😉 x
Need to find a drink. Gasps
Yes me too. Ive organized christmas drinks here at hone i shall toast you with the hot punch i am making 🙂
I’m on my way…sorry I had to buy cakes today…next time I bake! Lolxx
oooh cakes cakes yum, tummy growling now, lets go and see what you brought, we are all going to get spoilt!
So much for keeping dark things like birthdays secret, cover well blown now, not only have I revealed that at least half my face is vaguely humanoid but also that I have an actual birth date (strictly a manufactured on date…) x
Happy Birthday, Andy! I love your photography, and look forward to seeing more (at face value) 😀
Thank you!
Happy Belated Birthday! Hope it was “Andy-tastic” 🙂
Thank you very much!