I’m sure by now we all know this, life can change in the blink of an eye. Friends, family, those we care and love dearly, even your own life, it can change in just one moment. That’s why above and beyond it all I treasure my loved ones and their presence in my life. Life is fragile it is fleeting and more often than not how long we are on this plane of existence, is not up to us.
Take the passengers of ValueJet Flight 592. Some of you may not know of it or perhaps you remember but it seems so long ago. ValuJet Flight 592 was a regularly scheduled flight from Miami International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. On May 11, 1996, the ValuJet Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-9 operating the route crashed into the Everglades about 10 minutes after taking off from Miami as a result of a fire in the cargo compartment caused by improperly stored cargo. All 110 people on board died. Their lives and those who loved them changed from that moment forward.
Up until last weekend, I had not known there was a memorial for those souls in the Everglades until I was on the search for something different to shoot. I looked up a few spots before quickly settling on heading to this particular location. While I hadn’t really done some creative shooting in a while, I woke up inspired that day and was longing for the open road. Well, the open I received. It was about an hour and a half drive for me, no traffic, clear skies, and otherwise the perfect circumstances for a mini road trip.
Yes, it was hot and my time at the actual memorial was brief but I shot and captured what it felt like for me to be there, in remembrance of those no longer with us and with a renewal of appreciation each and every day for the presence of those I love. I only shot about an hour and I had even brought along my lens ball just in case the mood struck. All in all, I put together a small set of just under 40 images that are up on my Facebook page and I’m bringing you my favorites here today.
What do these make you feel? What thoughts come to mind? If one of those is to show those you love them you appreciate them, do it. Do it now because you might not be able to later. Yes, it’s a somber thought but such is life. If you don’t stop and look around, you can miss it.
I did exactly what the title of this post said. I challenged myself. What was the challenge?
Hello Hello. I know that it has been quite some time since my last post and let me start off by saying that I have missed you. This pandemic we are all living through at this present time has affected us all in so many ways. And with the fact of that matter being that it will continue to have it’s effect, for the time being, we have been given the choice; evolve or evaporate.
Step out of your comfort zone. It really can kill you. Human beings as a whole tend to get stuck in comfort, hesitant to know what more could be out there, stuck in the pattern because it’s worked so far, right?
I think it’s time for this next set. On so many levels the timing is quite fitting. It falls into place. (more…)
With gigs being postponed, rescheduled or otherwise canceled on account of the virus outbreak, I have certainly been making use of this “social distancing” time at home to catch up and not to mention, take it easy. It’s difficult sometimes to catch a breath between the moments yet one must always try to see positive in the situations when they can.
Is it just me, or do the days seem to be running shorter on hours? I know the days get longer as summer draws nears but lately there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. Still, somehow we must make the time for our passions, even if others don’t seem to understand them. So whether it means staying up late or waking up early to make things happen, you do it.
It is about that time. Yes, I already brought to you the beginning, now to bring it to a close. I am talking about Vertigo. With my last entry talking about the INXS tribute by the name of Original Sin, this is how the night played on. Closing this particular night was Vertigo, a U2 tribute band. Indeed it was a nostalgic night on many fronts and I had such a good time.
With Revolution Live being my second home in a sense, I decided to shoot a little differently this night. What can I say, my muse came to me. For me, it was a free-flowing night. No angle, no objective, I just went with the vibe around me and I have to say that it was quite good. I love those kinds of times. Those times are bringing you these images and nothing but vibe. Of course, you know that I am bringing to you my top ten images because that is my MO.
Let me know what you think and please feel free to check out the full set on my Facebook Page. I do so appreciate you.
