Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the silliness in seriousness and the seriousness in silliness. I’m excited for today’s study, because I take my silliness very seriously, or is it that I find my seriousness very silly? definition: silliness n. the quality of lacking good sense; foolishness 2. absurdity, ridiculousness, orContinue reading “The Conflict of Serious Silliness”
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#SoCS: The Pride of Morning and Disdain of Pain
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the disdain in pride and the pride in disdain. Though I’m not going to risk trying to take the images today—yesterday I twisted funny and almost ended up living in the mirrorworld because my back seized up—I did want to share an interesting find inContinue reading “#SoCS: The Pride of Morning and Disdain of Pain”
The Funny Thing About Exacerbation and Relief
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Yesterday, a wind storm knocked out the power. In a way it was a nice reprieve. I read for a while and enjoyed the strange contrast of the sun shining, and the power outage. Today I’m looking at finding the relief in exacerbation and exacerbation in relief. I’ve been dealingContinue reading “The Funny Thing About Exacerbation and Relief”
A Panel of Compromised Beliefs
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the disbelief in belief and the belief in disbelief. A book I’ve been waiting on for a long time finally became available at the library. Nonconformers: A New History of Self-Taught Artists by Lisa Slominski (and contributors). Much of the art in this book especiallyContinue reading “A Panel of Compromised Beliefs”
Thoughtless Maturity, and No.
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Since we’re halfway through the month, here’s the calendar again in case you would like to join in: Today I’m looking at finding the immaturity in maturity and the maturity in immaturity. Yesterday’s thoughts about time maturing an acquaintance into a friendship had be thinking about how my work hasContinue reading “Thoughtless Maturity, and No.”
The Time Between Acquaintance and Friend
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the friendship in acquaintance and the acquaintance in friendship. I journaled a lot about how friendship is in acquaintance and acquaintance in friendship and it all came down to time. One has to be willing to put the time in to listen, to ask questions;Continue reading “The Time Between Acquaintance and Friend”
Satisfied with Staying Dissatisfied
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the dissatisfaction in satisfaction and the satisfaction in dissatisfaction. No matter what, when I hear the word “satisfaction,” the Rolling Stones’ song is instantly in my head. Why is “I can’t get no da da dum da da da dum satisfaction da da dum daContinue reading “Satisfied with Staying Dissatisfied”
#SoCS: The Inelegant Pursuit of a Future Elegant Celerity
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the inelegance in elegance and the elegance in inelegance. When I think of elegance, I think of long lines and smooth curves, of jewel monochromes against black, exotic smells and tastes (more spicy than fruity), lush soft and silky textures that shine in soft light,Continue reading “#SoCS: The Inelegant Pursuit of a Future Elegant Celerity”
The Honestly Dishonest are the Scariest
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the dishonesty in honesty and the honesty in dishonesty. While exploring honesty and dishonesty, I happened upon the Honesty plant. Lunaria annua, also called Annual honesty, Money Plant, Moonwort, and Satin Pod. For today’s images I made filters to look like both its flower andContinue reading “The Honestly Dishonest are the Scariest”
The Struggle to See What’s Between Humility and Arrogance
Contradictory Abstract Nouns (Photography Challenge) Today I’m looking at finding the arrogance in humility and the humility in arrogance. After exploring definitions and a lot of journal writing, I kept thinking about birds (raptors), feathers, and Robin Hood. One would have to arrogant to steal from the rich, and perhaps humble to live in theContinue reading “The Struggle to See What’s Between Humility and Arrogance”
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