The Ones I Like List of 2010 [#1]
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two deer on green. It’s their complete disregard for me – or acceptance of me – that beguiles.
I chose two deer on green because of the deer, the fog and the unnerving silence. I chose it because it represents a kind of stillness that is synonymous with creative confidence, a stillness that often eludes me, but seems to show up without fail when it’s just me and nature. And, most of all, I chose it because if I had seen the photo in someone else’s portfolio, I’d have wished — really, really wished — that it were mine.
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I can’t do one of these year end lists without giving a shout out to some of those who have really inspired me, instructed me, and/or given me encouragement along the way. I’m a decidedly more optimistic soul than a few of these countdown posts may have suggested, and one of biggest reasons for that positive state of mind is you — my family, my friends, my mentors and my contemporaries. Aside for a huge “thank you” to all my clients, who keep me afloat, I’d like to thank…
Jeff, for being “all the above” — inspiration, instruction and encouragement. You’re not only a great friend, but you are a wise soul, one, thankfully, with an unimpeachable knowledge of Houston’s roadways. Folks, this guy has kept me from getting lost on the way to photoshoots for years! But, seriously, thank you. And thank you to the lovely Cathy as well. You run with rockstars, Jeff!
The Flickr posse — Phillip, Linda, Adrian, Ralph, Laura, Irina, Paul, Derrick, Myla, Betty, Marya, Ben, Bobby, Patrick, and Patrick — it was great keeping up with you on Flickr and (most of you) on Facebook this year. You are all inspiring, not only for your work, but for the way you proceed in life. A together bunch you are!
Matt, for continuing this friendship through the miles. You are always there with a supportive and kind comment, and those comments are never taken forgranted. Oh, and your blogging discipline, inspiring. As are your photos.
Lori and Laurie, two Houston photographers who really inspired me this year. I’m glad that I got to know each of you better in 2010. And, speaking of Houston, thank you to the entire Houston photography community — your talent is deep and your sense of community, deeper. I’m proud to be part of it.
Leland, for stepping up to teach me lighting. You are such a great soul. Can’t wait to have dinner with you and Amanda in the coming weeks!
Ted, for sharing your knowledge about the history, the business and the craft of Photography with not only me, but with everyone. Your podcast series, both of them, are not to be missed.
Jeremy, for starting it all with a link to Flickr back in early 2005. You’ll always be on this this list because I’m ridiculously grateful. And because you are a bit of a rockstar.
Flickr, for doing it up right. If I had to pick only one site to keep, you’d be it. Endless inspiration is served up by the second.
And…
I can’t end the list without thanking my great friends, both new and old, and my super supportive family. You are truly the light in my life. I love you all.
