As my time in Seattle is drawing to a close I thought it would be good for me to record a few more impressions. It’s rainy today and the streets and colors are deeply saturated…and I like the elongated color spots from the street lights and tail lights. There are a couple more in the gallery below. Enjoy. ~Keron
I moved last month…same building, different apartment. I have lost my west facing water view and along with it the spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains, but I’ve gained a much higher perspective and view into the city facing east and south. It’s been fascinating to watch the light change on the reflective buildings and to see people and cars from 250 feet up in the air. I’m still a bit overwhelmed with all the sensory input as I have floor to ceiling glass now on two sides. After I settle down a bit visually I’ll try again to make some interesting photos. Until then….hope you like these.
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- noticing line and shadow
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- Industry and exuberance
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- Finding stillness in a layered existence
I began to take these pictures last year to deeply embed the reflex of seeing photographically. The first thing I see in the morning is the view to the west, which I check to know what to wear (take the umbrella just in case)…and then the first thing I pause to study is the view from my floor while waiting for the elevator. It’s an interesting scene, but again, it’s the cue to turn on the visual checklists/pathways/thought processes.
I don’t know that it can be elevated to the level of a ‘personal project’, which I think is vital for all photographers, but I do know that it’s added an extra level of discipline and a cue to deepen my awareness each day.
I’ve made a couple of images I like, and a few I really like. I’ll be adding more here as time passes.
Keron,
Yes, I can see you doing just that. Wish I could be there. Images are great.
I need to post some more in this gallery. Stay tuned.
k, love the new images, can’t wait to get there and see for myself
Perspectives… they should never be omitted from any recipe of the visual artist. The first things I take in has to do with the neighborhood sparrows. They’ve been with us for a long time, you know.
David Vaughan sent me here… I’ll be watching.
Morgan
Hi Morgan,
Thanks so much for visiting…and particularly for your comment. Sparrows. I love them. Humility and beauty are the things I think of when I see sparrows. I have two photographs that I care for deeply that are portraits of
sparrows, and for me, portraits of fleeting moments and longing, respectively. I’m off to check out your blog. (and to thank David.)
Keron
as always, you make everything sumptuous. david and i agreed we just HAVE to check out seattle!
I will lay down the red carpet for you! It would be sooooo good to see you and to meet Mr. Honey. : )
K
WOW – fantastic! Great shots – love the perspective of being so high up. Years ago I worked in downtown Seattle – getting a chance to go on the roof of the high rise was a thrill. To have that every day? Priceless!
Miss you!!
K
When you get back you will have to come visit. : )
I think I’d prefer YOUR view right now, though.
k
Lovely to get word, however indirectly, from you… just received the Barbier newsletter and followed it here. I don’t have time or space for all I could say, but just have to exclaim over the views from your apartment. I’m having a love affair myself with the amazing colors found in the city, so unexpectedly! And moving here to my high-rise on the water (definitely a poorer version of Seattle) is so darn colorful. The architecture, angles, tall ships and tugboats and ocean liners, and the human influence on top of natural light and weather phenomena… well, it’s kept me awake often this past year. So, absolutely beautiful work you are creating, my dear! Love from the East coast… Sunny (former country girl)
Hello Sunny!!!
Great to see your note here. Thanks very much for checking out the blog. Talk to you very soon.
Keron
G’Day Keron,
Your photos from “home” brought to mind something I often think about when traveling. I leave my neighborhood, spend hours in a car in order to find something new and interesting. While my back yard is full of simple moments offering opportunities for reflection and heart connections that I look at each day but rarely see. The photos from your home are wonderful and have served to remind me of my neighborhood and the pleasure to found without traveling far.
Thanks. I look forward to more time together with and without photo gear.
leave seattle? next stop?
love the buildings, the colors, the cars, and your thoughts on photographing as you are…