tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post7994814400962011412..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Baby BoomersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33571285161311501612014-10-13T19:35:20.631-07:002014-10-13T19:35:20.631-07:00Like you, Mary and others, I have found myself mor...Like you, Mary and others, I have found myself more and more drawn to photography as a contemplative practice. I have learned so much from Kim Manley Ort's classes and from reading books and blogs by practitioners. For me, it's a way to "be" with photography. Because contemplative is a way to be in this world. I can't say I am there 100% of the time, but more there than I used to be, for sure. And even though indeed there are many of us following this path, each of us brings something quite different to it, as Kim says above. Thank you for the thoughtful post and beautiful images.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-60515465119706913942014-10-13T16:12:15.660-07:002014-10-13T16:12:15.660-07:00What a great post - I'm learning from it and f...What a great post - I'm learning from it and from all the commenters. Each of us interprets a scene differently - and the scenes themselves change instant by instant. I started taking photos for fun 10 years ago at the age of 60, and I'm still having a good time. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-90333467931977729182014-10-13T13:07:51.676-07:002014-10-13T13:07:51.676-07:00Your words really have me thinking....am I seeing ...Your words really have me thinking....am I seeing what I need to see, am I feeling, am I appreciating all that the eye, the mind, and the touch can give? You have me thinking!!! Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-23257184745866208732014-10-13T12:32:32.248-07:002014-10-13T12:32:32.248-07:00Your story resonated with me too...I'm an olde...Your story resonated with me too...I'm an older baby boomer ( with arthritis!) and have met so many retired folks who have taken up photography -- quite a few of them are also drawn to the contemplative approach. Maybe it's our stage of life, when we can slow down a bit and see things differently. For me, it's been a gift. ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748316725457763377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-27924341979192023712014-10-13T08:17:49.100-07:002014-10-13T08:17:49.100-07:00There is nothing new under the sun. I think someon...There is nothing new under the sun. I think someone famous said that once. Yet, you come into this world bringing your special take on the subject, especially with your audiology training. I can't wait to see where you go with it.kimmanleyorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868420541581749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-91142596191591215472014-10-13T06:39:48.745-07:002014-10-13T06:39:48.745-07:00I stumbled across Kim Manley Ort, contemplative ph...I stumbled across Kim Manley Ort, contemplative photographer and teacher last year and have taken all her photography courses. I have learned to see, focus and connect because of the many resources she provided along with interactive online classes. She also introduced students to the contemplatives photographers, Patricia Turner and Diane Walker, along with others. Contemplative photography has opened up a whole new world for me, seeing and being! Your article was so much like my own journey!Reliable Joyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319623193268747981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-56565904029747201512014-10-13T04:55:34.197-07:002014-10-13T04:55:34.197-07:00This is such a great perspective, Al ... er, Carol...This is such a great perspective, Al ... er, Carol. Contemplative Photography is new to me, something I've just come across within the last year but I must tell you, I need a lot of practice. A LOT! Your uptop photo drew me right in. I've been following Photographic Sage and she does have some really great thoughts.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.com