[stylist] Capturing Images in the Early Morning in May
Jacqueline Williams
jackieleepoet at cox.net
Thu May 24 18:12:20 UTC 2012
Lynda,
You express your thoughts so beautifully. I love your thoughts about Heaven,
perhaps because they are similar to mine, though I never put it in words.
I do not belong to Face book, and have wondered about the concept of real
friends being a possibility over the internet. I do think, through the
medium of poetry and other writings, we all may reveal much about ourselves
that other everyday friends do not know about.
I do think those on this list become very real as possible friends the more
they write and respond to writings.
Jackie
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From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lynda Lambert
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:14 AM
To: Writer's Division Mailing List
Subject: Re: [stylist] Capturing Images in the Early Morning in May
Hi Myrna, and everyone.
Thank you for connecting with the ideas in my post. This brought tears to my
eyes when I just now read it. I think the most important thing about this
list (for me) is that we have the pathway to others who are like minded. We
can meet and talk to each other, even though we have never met in person. In
that way, I think we know each other far better (perhaps) than if we really
had met in person in our daily life. This opportunity that we have here on
this list is a way of communicating that is very profound.
I am currently working on beginning to listen more closely to my inner being
and getting to know her better.
For now, journaling and time in solitude are where I am at. That is what
led me to go back outside yesterday morning and really take the time to SEE
my little piece of glory here in my own back yard. Heaven is not a place I
will ever go. I believe that Heaven is inside of me, and that my greatest
reason for life is to bring Heaven to others that I meet along the way, and
to find the Heaven that the other have to share with me. Recognizing that
Heaven inside of me is what I am thinking about a lot in everything I am
doing at this time.
We were talking the other day about the books written by contemporary
author, Anne Lamott. Her books are about her own journey to find the inner
being - the glory of who she is - And, she also has so much to offer any
writer or anyone who wants to learn to live the creative life.
I have encounterd several of these folks, right here on this Writers list!
Lynda Lambert
104 River Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
724 758 4979
My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
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From: <KajunCutie926 at aol.com>
To: <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: [stylist] Capturing Images in the Early Morning in May
> Good morning to all... How this touched me! Lynda, as I read this, I
> found myself nodding. I recently self-published a book of poetry
> entitled I
> Heard A Sparrow and the reason your post here so touched me is because of
> the
> nature of Sparrow. It was written from the perspective of the visually
> challenged and how the seasons of nature (and quite by accident, the
> seasons
> of life) are seen through the sensuality of sound, touch, taste, and
> scent.
> What most fascinated me while writing it is that I had to close my eyes
> and just visualize instead of 'cheating', as I called it. Those who
> have
> read the pieces in the book has expressed in some cases gratitude for
> literally opening their eyes to what was up until now unseen beauty to
> them.
> Thank you for sharing this most inspirational and, for me, a validation
> of
> where I took my words and where I allowed that book to travel. Truly
> this
> made my morning special. Again, thank you!
> It is supposed to be a beautiful day here though rather warm but since
> southern Louisiana dances with 'warm' as early as March I will just enjoy
> the
> sun, the birds, and the sound of grass growing.
> Have a great day, everyone!
> Myrna
>
>
> In a message dated 5/16/2012 8:36:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> llambert at zoominternet.net writes:
>
> Hi Jackie, Myrna, Eve, and all poet friends.
>
> What a beautiful morning it is here in Western Pennsylvania. The world
> here
> is alive with sights and sounds and smells. My senses are acutely aware
> of
> it all because I have just returned from my early morning workout at the
> gym
> where I do high intensity interval training. After my workout, my body is
> in
> sinc with the world of nature when I come home. I grabbed my camera and
> shot a lot of photos of the enormous, 20 ft high, Rhondedendrum bush in
> full
> bloom. I wanted to capture the early morning light on the fully open
> lavender-pink blossoms - hundreds of them. I am alive and so is all of
> Nature today!
>
> I have always loved taking photographs. My loss of sight has not
> decreased
> the passion I have for those succint and succulent images. My methods
> have
> chanced though.
>
> Two years ago, I sold my 35 mm cameras and all the attachments I had
> treasured and used so much over the years. Now, I just take out my
> GE1040
> digital camera and I approach my subject, point and shoot. It is always a
> big surprise when I finally get to see what I captured. It is very
> strange
> to some people around me that I cannot see what I am shooting, but yet,
> later through technology, I can see the shots on my large screen computer
> moniter, using Zoom Text. How I love my Zoom Text! It is pure magic for
> me.
> It enables me to fully participate as a photographer in the visual world,
> just like I always did before sight loss.
>
> I am writing about these things, this morning, to say that it is another
> way to capture subject matter and images for poetry! There is no
> separation
> for me betwen fine art and poetry. My process is the same for creating
> both,
> though the instruments and methods are different. It is the tools and
> the
>
> adaptations of tools that enable me to continue to do the things I have
> always loved to do - write poetry and make art.
>
> When I begin to think about my subject and how I will create a poem from
> this image, I begin to remember my physical contct with it, too. It is
> only
> partly a visual image. My other senses are there as well. I use them all
> when I begin to create the photograph or the poem. It all begins with
> awareness of the moment - fully aware of it all. It is a kind of
> awakening
> from a deep sleep - it happens slowly, in layers.
>
> The question is now how to take a great photo or write a great poem from
> an
> image when you cannot see your image or subject:
> Here is my own process:
>
> First, become aware of the physical aspects of your subject. It has a
> living presence. It is a tangible thing.
> Pay attention to the smell of it. It breathes, moves, shifts, changes,
> lives, and dies.
> This morning I listened to the lone crow calling from the woods
> surrounding
> my home when I was outside with my camera.
> I heard the rushing waters of the creek below the meadow behind my home.
> Mingled in with the water's flow, I heard the softer sounds of the wild
> geese who are down there as they are every spring. Then, a layer of sharp
> stacatto jabs from a bird, punctuating the top layer of the morning's
> landscape.
>
> I touched the dripping wet leaves as I moved through the trees along
> the
> path. My feet were cold and became wet because the dew was heavy on
> the
> grass. My clothing started to cling to my torso because water spots
> dropped on me.
>
> I breathed in the early morning cool air and noticed that the day seems
> subdued and hazy. But my body was throbbing with energy and excitement as
> I
> walked, parting the branches along the way. It all felt so good, so
> right.
> My physical contact with my subjects and everything that surrounds me,
> and
> my subject, will come into my photograph. I will be trying to capture
> the
> livingness of this day, through this one particular photograph. If I am
> very
> aware of it all, I will have a good photo today! If I am really dedicated
> to
> my pursuit of this image and this moment in time in my own life, I will
> even
> have a poem eventually. Art and life are one.
>
> Finally, inside the house in the solitude of my office where the clock
> ticks
> on the wall behind me, I begin the additional work that will take the
> images from the morning's experiences. I will take them from the camera,
> blow them up through the computer photo program, and then begin to crop,
> select, and edit my photos. For the poem that might come forth from this
> morning's work with the camera and the photo editing, I will begin to
> record
> some words about my subject. I will write a blog about today's adventure
> in
> the early morning. I will post some photos on my Facebook Page for my
> friends around the world to enjoy. I will even write a short message to
> my
> friends on the Writer's List this morning. And, I will probably begin the
> work of turning these images into a poem.
>
> I will consider all aspects of it. My blossoms have center stage, they
> are
> stars, each of them, on a plant I had plunged into the soil about 43
> years ago. It was a very small plant in a little plastic container at
> that
> time. As the years have passed it has grown into the magnificent
> blooming
>
> waterfall-type of wall - bursting forth with magnificent flowers that I
> saw
> this morning. Life happens slowly, like the growth of this plant that
> reaches up into the second story of my very old house here on River Road.
> Life is in the smallest details of those years, in this place. If only I
> can
> capture just a small moment of it all today!
>
> I send you my blessings today for finding joy and peace in your own place
> on
> this magnificent earth.
>
>
>
> Lynda Lambert
> 104 River Road
> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>
> 724 758 4979
>
> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jacqueline Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 6:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Decreasing number of messages
>
>
>> Lynda,
>> Since I am usually very late in giving feedback, it is possible that
>> rather
>> than open e-mails with old subject lines, they were deleted.
>> In the meantime, I down-loaded the pack necessary for me to read your
>> attachments and I am going through them.
>> I was so interested in your method of how you write your sestinas. . It
>> really works for you. Since I did go back once to make comments on most
>> everything I'd saved aside from those I could not read until I had the
> kit
>> installed, I am now in catch-up mode for my last poetry class coming up.
>> You are a wonderful poet with an inspiring attitude, and the sense to
>> perceive the beauty that surrounds you, and to eliminate the negatives.
>> Nice to hear about your trip and other activities.
>> More later,
>> Jackie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Lynda Lambert
>> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 11:16 AM
>> To: Writer's Division Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Decreasing number of messages
>>
>> Hi Jackie,
>>
>> Your notes to me are always enlightening and very welcome, as well as
>> appreciated, Jackie. I treasure them and realize how much effort you put
>> into a response. It's good to be sharing our ideas in such deeply
>> meaningful and positive ways. I have a number of projects going right
>> now,
>> and just returned from traveling so have not been on line much, on the
>> list.
>>
>>
>> Lynda Lambert
>> 104 River Road
>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>
>> 724 758 4979
>>
>> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jacqueline Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
>> To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 1:29 PM
>> Subject: [stylist] Decreasing number of messages
>>
>>
>>> Robert,
>>> I wrote recently to comment on what I thought were lost e-mails, and
>>> was
>>> assured that it was not related to the work on the website. However
>>> from
>>> just before that work, I had spent many hours sending feedback,
> comments,
>>> a
>>> new poetry form to Myra, etc. to regular members.
>>> In my experience, it is not normal for all of those to completely
>>> stonewall
>>> someone. This is about the third time this has happened in my history
>>> on
>>> the
>>> list.
>>> Just a few comments on that. I am frustrated when I spend a lot of
>>> time,
>>> and
>>> there is no response. I am saving a great deal of time now because all
>>> but
>>
>>> a
>>> very few have dropped off.
>>> However, the input from the wider group has provided an on-going
>>> education
>>> which is invaluable.
>>> So how do I know what the real problem really is. Perhaps everyone just
>>> found the process too time-consuming?
>>> Jacqueline Williams
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 8:36 PM
>>> To: 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate & Style formats
>>>
>>> When Slate & style shows up on our website, it is one issue behind
>>> Meaning,
>>> spring is coming out and will be sent to people in a couple of weeks.
>>> Then,
>>> the winter issue will go up on our website, and will not show up
>>> on-line
>>> until the Summer issue is sent out to members/subscribers.
>>> (Members/subscribers get to see it first)
>>> . Spring is
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 10:26 PM
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>>>
>>> Is slate and style also published online?
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bridgit Pollpeter
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:10 PM
>>> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [stylist] Slate & Style formats
>>>
>>> I initially was distributing S & S as an accessible PDF, but quite a
>>> few
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> seem
>>> a
>>> popular option.
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>>> Sincerely,
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>>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
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>>> Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:53:08 -0500
>>> From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
>>> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
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>>> Good morning everyone,
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>>> When Slate and Style is placed on the Web site in addition to the
>>> online
>>>
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>>> Peter Donahue Webmaster
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