The school quarter is quickly coming to a close, so it’s really been the focus of my recent life. My Monday night photography class was a video and discussion about night photography–including moonlight photography, lightning photography, star points and star trails, and special painting techniques for night photography. The whole thing was incredibly fascinating. I hope I get the opportunity to try some of these techniques on camping trips this summer.
My class assignments are piling up. I wanted to do my “motion study” (due today) with my youngest nephew, Douglas, but he’s busy with soccer practices, so he couldn’t get the time. I stood on the side of Aurora (a local highway) and took pictures of the passing traffic as I waited for Mary to bring her set of keys so I could get back into my car. (Never mind. It’s a long story.) I also spent a few hours down at the water, trying to get good pictures of boats, but I’m not sure how these will turn out. I’ll be in the darkroom again today.
I still have two more serious camera assignments for this quarter. I’ll be doing a special lighting study (silhouettes, low light, etc.), and then I’ll be creating what I’ll need to consider to be a “work of art.” The work of art project will be my final. I have no solid ideas for either of these at the moment, but I’m not worried about it.
Awkward stuff happening with the Photo Club, which is going to be electing new officers very soon. I sent off an email to the members today, officially declaring my interest in running for Vice President of the club. No, I don’t want to be President. I just want to support the hell out of the club and help to create something truly amazing. I want to exercise my imagination again. (Yeah. I know.) I know that I have a lot to offer, but navigating the personal politics has been a drain on my enthusiasm. There’s still some bullshit going on right now, but we’ll just have to wait it out and see what settles. I’m sure I’ll know a lot more after Thursday’s club meeting.
You know, things have been a little deep lately. I think it’s about time to get back to having fun…
Stay tuned.
you have my vote…