Flickritis
The discovery of Flickr has been such a joy, taking me back to my college days when we shared our photographs and discussed their artistic merits (or lack of). There is so much inspiration and camaraderie out there, so many talented people using cameras to document their worlds and dreams, families and selves. The online communities that are growing through blogging and photosharing are changing the world, they really are. How can we claim to not understand each other when I can now read about life in Afghanistan or Seattle or India or Sydney? When a close friend I first met online is moving to Uganda, who will share her experiences and enrich our appreciation of other cultures. Today all of this is blowing my mind a little bit, as I prepare to move my home, prepare to change my horizon again. The world feels more full of possibilities today than it did yesterday. Maybe it’s because the sun came out and shone so brightly through my kitchen window all day. Perhaps it’s because my sister is well, and phoned me this afternoon to talk about plans for the future…
when i first started doing photography again, i discovered photoblogging and then flickr started up and the wonderful support and criticism and sharing and learning that takes place in online communities and meetups and such blew me away ~ i learned more in that first year than i did when i was taking classes i think … there is so much talent out there and people are so willing to share, its astounding … and beautiful …
i adore your new banner, your photos and the fresh sound of hope and joy in your words :)
xox
you sound like sunshine. i want to come bask in it with you.
i am so happy that you have rediscovered your gift and passion for photography and that it is taking you into fantastic directions.
love you, my friend. xoxo
This is so fabulous angel.
I love you
That was lovely.
Now, if I could just take a half way decent photo!
Smile …
Such pure joy radiating from this post. I love it! … and your delicious photos.
i heart flickr myself and get great joy everyday looking at my favorite contacts photos. everyday the world glows a little brighter, spring this year seems glorious. xo
i would love to be more involved in the digital community….sounds lovely.
you’re reading letters to a young poet! i loveeeee that book.
I still am in awe of the power of these online comm. and it is also so much fun to be in contact with people all over the world. Waking up today, realizing more then ever that others are in the process of ending yesterday.
XO
Sophie
What a hopeful, positive post! Politicians should be made to read things like this. The comoon (wo)man is getting it. Why can’t they?
Glad to read that your sister is doing well and talking of the future.
You inspire me…every single day.
LOVE to you,
D.
yummy post, s.
it’s so nice to picture you smiling, with the sun streaming in through your window, your plans in your mind and your heart at rest knowing that your sis is well :)
Vx
yummy flickr collage…it made me smile!
Suddenly the world seems a bit smaller and more intimate, doesn’t it? I am so excited for you and your plans and so relieved that you beloved sister is fine.
I hope that you are rested; it sounds like you do indeed *feel* better.
Love to you,
J
xoxoxo
Flickr is such a blessing for me – finding
a way to get my work out there – and having
my first sale there as well ….
gave me confidene and a “community”
as well – it is so easy to use and i quite
nerdy with computers!
I am so inspired with your beautiful spirit -
and just a little hug for your sister as well:)
lovely susannah, this post is full of hope and life, like the delicious blossoms in your new banner.
i’ve lost my camera :-( But i plan to buy a new one when i come to UK next month, maybe you’ll agree to give me some tips.
xx
your pictures are inspiring. the colors are wonderful!!!
Everything looks wonderful, love. But i like the voice here the best. ;)
kisses
:)
I love this enthusiasm! And your photos. Also so glad to hear the good news about your sister. Scares like that can really put things into perspective…
I teach photography and so many in our photo community have Flickr sites. It is like a mass online critique/forum and I always recommend it to students as well as “pro’s” as a great way to get work out into the world.
Love your photos and your writing as always.
A very happy, creative & fruitful spring to you….
PS: Speaking of a world of new possibilities, my internet connection finally stayed on long enough to allow me to put my order in on unravelling! I’m very excited about bring some of your beautiful images back to Afghanistan with me and brightening my world.
xx
Flickritis=happiness. I’m so glad you are feeling good, girlfriend!!
Your photos are SO beautiful.
YAY for possibilities!