Artistic Concepts and Processes

We all know what an essay is, right? We've all had experience in school writing one or, at least, reading one--a short, opinionated writing about a specific subject. However, there is an alternative definition, one we often don't consider --an initial attempt or endeavor. It is vital for us to create without being afraid to fail, essayer as the French put it, to attempt. In doing so we become more familiar with a process or technique and eventually, with enough attempts, we can become experts.

Here is a sample of my attempts...

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Not Forgotten: Journalism and Self Expression in Uganda

Photography changed the way the news business worked, bringing back images from wars and riots—things that might people might not have believed if they hadn't seen it with their own two eyes. And not all news is bad news. Uganda is an encouraging place. Despite the extreme poverty in this third world country in East Africa, the Ugandans are joyous and grateful people. As Americans, we may look at their lives and wonder what they have to be thankful for, but to the Christ followers of Uganda it is very obvious. God loves them and has provided for them what little they have to make it through the day.

1/25s at f/4.0 ISO 1600

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