gonzoaesthetic

The more time I spend in places like this, the harder it becomes to care about all the things that occupy our minds each day. If I didn’t remember to do my laundry or if I drop my cellphone in a stream, nature doesn’t notice. The big things still matter, but in a different way because you are given a new perspective. 

Today was this kind of day. Kind of quiet and warm with perfect spots of shade.

I’m not always poised on the edge of nowhere. Sometimes I need to go to Hollywood to see an art show and photograph a bunch of photographers stopping traffic on Melrose to do a really surreal gorilla photo-shoot.  

I love signs. Specifically ones located in unpopulated areas. The less people the better the signs.

Note: The bottom sign says “You are entering a natural area characterized by certain inherent dangers. These dangers include mountain lions, rattlesnakes, poison oak and rugged terrain.” I did see a bunny and something with a 6 foot wingspan tried to land on my hood.

I love my camera. I also don’t think that it is the only tool in the world capable of making me happy when it comes to creating images. I’ve gotten even more into taking pictures with my iPhone recently. The goal isn’t always to share them but often to make a mental note of something. Snap “I love this light” snap “Great view from here” snap “Use these garage doors for a shoot” snap “That is hilarious” snap “That is fascinating” snap “oh look a deer” snap… The images have an entirely different feel than either of my digital cameras and are also nothing like my analogue cameras. I still believe taking poor quality photos with your phone and then over-editing them with an app isn’t something to be proud of. However! There are plenty of somewhat grainy, slightly out of focus, moderately off-kilter images that are also beautiful and/or interesting. Don’t be a snob. 

Newest found object to add to the collection.

I finally did it. I made a Facebook page for my photography. The idea is to actually take myself and my work seriously and also reach a broader audience. I know I have fans, but I want to encourage the world to go out and explore, not just my mother and my best friends. Also, the more seriously I take my photography the more things seem to come my way. More to come on this subject I’m sure.

While setting things up I came across this photo I took last year. I never posted it because it isn’t great quality and I took it for my own amusement. Then I remembered that this blog is for my own amusement, so here it is. A bunch of strangers, color coordinating, in the middle of nowhere.