I wonder though how far to take this idea because there are times when I’ll see a photo in Flickr that will have poetry, or lines from a song the photographer hopes will unveil deeper meaning for their image, when many times the photograph speaks well enough for itself and then the “writing” actually detracts from it. This is not always the case though as sometimes lyrics will fit perfectly with an image and empower it. I’ve actually seen one person put an mp3 link next to a photo so that you could hear the song that had a connection to the memory of her dead father. That was powerful.

Don’t know if you’ll see this question here, but, have you ever noticed that sometimes a photo can’t express what you can better put into words, in terms of setting/scene/place/elements? And that that awareness that a photo can’t capture what you see, makes you grateful for the chance to express what you see with words?

And then on the other hand, sometimes, photos do all the work, when words fail.

See you over on Flickr.

But the previous owner told me that she bought the mirror at a museum sale in Cleveland.

Julie Ann: Thank you for that wonderful insight about the “inner vision”. A classmate of mine has been urging me to find a deeper meaning not only in the mirror photos, but in my “clone” photos. These words of yours seem to be pointing me to a clearer understanding. I used to have tremendous spiritual focus in my life but (perhaps sadly) it’s disintegrated as a result of this illness. Maybe I’m on a path to rediscovery of a more pertinent understanding through this work.

Anneliese: Good closing summary; reminding me of what I actually said. Wow – Susan, I’m so thankful that you found a way to bring these statements of awareness out of me to share here and that they’ve rung out some truths for others. Anneliese, did you mean you are linking “me” to “your” Flickr? And good for you for carrying your lil’camera! That is the way to develop your visual awareness in being prepared to shoot when moments present themselves. There is valid resonance in all of our stories for even though we walk our paths alone, our experiences bring us together. I thank you all again, with all of my heart for the warm welcome you’ve given me.

~daryl

In one way I can relate to the delusions of grandeur. It’s been a rough road to realize I’m just humble little me.

Another way I can relate is that I have struggled with depression, and just like you, found my way to the surface of the water by finding words, knowing that I loved words a long time ago, and wondered how I drifted so far away over the years, to return in my mid-thirties.

So thank you for speaking towards that effort; the mid-life return to school and the need to hang onto whatever it is that sparks life into one’s soul. I found that to be true too. Whatever it is, that little flame, walk towards it.

I’m linking my name to my flickr site, since you mentioned flickr and your love of photography. I lose track of time when photo-ing. I carry a little CoolPix in my bag everyday and have a D50 for the bigger photo days.

Thank you D and S for the interview.

Julie

I so enjoyed your contribution this week, Daryl! Thank you for sharing it with us!