CJD
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Write On
This year I set myself the target of writing 100 posts for this website. This post makes up #35 and it is still January. It is difficult to find the motivation to start when all of my ideas seem terrible all of a sudden. So…
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The Journey Changes You
Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable.Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. Butthat’s OK. The journey changes you; it should changeyou. It leaves marks on your memory, on yourconsciousness, on your heart, and on your body. Youtake something with you. Hopefully, you…
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The 11-Month Journey in 2022
It’s almost that time of year again! The 14th annual intent at creating life-long habits for myself (formerly known as Ground Hog Resolution Day). I’ve discovered that because of the after the end-of-year holidays, I am not mentally or physically capable of sticking with resolutions…
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Take Five
What is the most enjoyable five-minute stretch of your day? How could you lengthen it to ten minutes?
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Up The Creek
When you are a young person, you are like a young creek, and you meet many rocks, many obstacles and difficulties on your way. You hurry to get past these obstacles and get to the ocean. But as the creek moves down through the fields, it…
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Palette
Black, grey, silver, navy, blue and white for everything I own = perfect palette.
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The Blog Is Best
It is widely accepted that the first blog, or web log, was created twenty-five years ago. A lot has changed over the years, but of course, the blog is still the best way to express yourself on the World Wide Web. Forget Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,…
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Travel Thoughts
Travel has always made me reflective and last weekend was no different. I think of behaviors that need to change and to try something different. What needs to be changed? When will I say no to that unhealthy habit? What can I start today? What…
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New Orleans Street Photography
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‘Nawlins Neon
A few captures from Rue Bourbon.
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108 Exposures
Finally received my Lomography 35 and 110mm film and I am ready to test these out. I have never shot 800 speed and I am looking forward to the colors and contrasts.
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Anti-Boring
One of my goals this year is to create images that leave viewers guessing. Or, if nothing else, makes them think. I still haven’t had a chance to work on it but I will. For me, the aesthetic leans towards not just black and white,…