Sight & Vision

Sight is defined as "the power or faculty of seeing; perception of objects by use of the eyes". Anyone with working eyes can see but do they have vision? Vision is defined as "the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be". As a creative person I credit vision with the results of the shot I take and convert into works of art. The ability to see the raw material of a photograph or shot to be taken and realize the potential is a product of vision. Creatives, follow your vision!

These photographs were taken at the naval and rail museums at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA. Yes, this is one of my favorite places to shoot!

Limitless

The Way is a limitless vessel;
Used by the self, it is not filled by the world;
It cannot be cut, knotted, dimmed or stilled;
Its depths are hidden, ubiquitous and eternal;
I don't know where it comes from;
It comes before nature.

-LaoTze-

Tranquility

On Sunday, May 24th, while driving with my wife on our return from the Home Depot, I noticed that there were small sail boats and yachts in the water near Battleship Cove and thought "those could make for some interesting photos" and made a mental note to return with my gear. I woke up early (around 6am) yesterday morning (Monday May 25th), motivated and energized with the intention of capturing as many good shots in the early morning light as possible. Boy did I luck out. Not only were the vessels anchored, and the lighting great but the water was just glassy enough to produce the perfect effect.

Inspired by the chapter "Water" from the Dao De Jing:

Water

The best of man is like water,
Which benefits all things, and does not contend with them,
Which flows in places that others disdain,
Where it is in harmony with the Way.

So the sage:
Lives within nature,
Thinks within the deep,
Gives within impartiality,
Speaks within trust,
Governs within order,
Crafts within ability,
Acts within opportunity.

He does not contend, and none contend against him.

-LaoTze-