I'm not trying to get all deep here, just bring an awareness to perspective. Whether you are thinking about something little, or something big, don't you find yourself trying to get another perspective? We say "step back for greater or different perspective", but maybe we mean "lean in closer", or "step away". We are lucky when we can count on our loved ones to offer an honest perspective, given their experiences, and how well they know us. Another perspective can give us clarity or confusion.
Like I said, I'm not trying be all deep. I'm really just thinking about how we can think bigger when we widen our viewfinder. Focus is good, but so is blurry. It allows you to imagine.
Your view vs. mine: while collecting fallen branches in the yard last year I came across this root-y thing. I never would have seen it's potential (to be used in my art) if I hadn't approached it the way I did. If it was turned another way I would have chucked it in the pile with the other "for the fire" branches. But I was looking for a specific size of branch to set in my "save for the studio" pile when I came across it. It reminded me of something instantly. I won't tell you which view I'm talking about….take a look at these directional photos and tell me what YOU see.
There has been alot of chatter online about the Orphan Works Act of 2008 – threatening to change the copyright laws as we know them (which still seem a little murky). Well, it's going to get murkier. Here's my perspective: you have to do what you have to do to feel like you can make a difference or advocate for your rights…..I haven't read through every detail but this became clear: you need to protect yourself. LABEL YOUR WORK. Label every photo you post online. Take credit for your work. Orphan means that the originating artist can't be found. Make sure you can be found. Have a blog or website? Make it easy to contact you. Don't have your name on your blog? What's that about? TAKE CREDIT. Be find-able. *steps off soapbox*
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