Labyrinth of texts,
Daedalos’ built wisdom’s store.
Never lost for words
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Thank you to Sonya of Only 100 Words for coming up with Three Line Tales.
The TLT rules are simple:
Take a look at the photo prompt and write three lines to go with it.
Your lines can be poetry, micro-fiction, micro non-fiction or just a really long caption – everything goes as long as it’s three lines long.
A link back to this post would be nice (it’ll make me feel obliged to swing by yours to read your three lines, and some of your readers might want to join in, too – the more, the merrier, right?).
Tag your post with 3LineTales – it’ll make it easier for others to find it in the Reader.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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25 thoughts on “Three Line Tales – week 5”
Loved going to the library and getting lost among the books. Great pic.
I’m feeling a little lost (but happily) in the maze of all the responses to the challenge this week. It really is growing! Blogging is more of a journey than I expected!
It’s amazing how much this can grow. Although I do feel that it’s a journey full of wrong turns. It’s a bit labyrinthine 🙂
READ THE STORY AND FIND THE SONG - The story and the song have the same title, but are not necessarily about the same theme, however they are linked in some way and as you read the story you will find the song.
Loved going to the library and getting lost among the books. Great pic.
Thank you; not my photo, but my haiku. 3 Line Tales is a lot of fun!
Cryptic yet wholly satisfying – Brilliant!
LOL! This was a bit of a challenge, as I wanted to get the mythology just right 🙂
Thank you!
It’s beautiful! I’m always inspired by your words!
You are most kind! Thank you!
🙂
I’d be delighted any day to be lost in a maze of books. Especially nonfiction 🙂
Books are wonderful stimulants of knowledge, as well as the imagination!
Wonderful three-liner!
Thank you very much!
A lovely take on the photo – mysterious and yet apt
Thank you kindly!
No, you wouldn’t be lost for words there. Great take on the photo 🙂
Thank you…this one has been the trickiest yet 🙂
“The mythological reference was perfect! Wonderful 3 lines,” she enthused.
Thank you, kind proprietress of the best book shop at this end of the universe!
“Why thank you,” she said. “Drop by any time, I can arrange a discount.” she added smiling.
Ah, lost in that maze, but not lost for words!
A couple of words might be available 🙂
I’m feeling a little lost (but happily) in the maze of all the responses to the challenge this week. It really is growing! Blogging is more of a journey than I expected!
It’s amazing how much this can grow. Although I do feel that it’s a journey full of wrong turns. It’s a bit labyrinthine 🙂
Fantastisch —
Dank je wel!