I have a pile of books in my office that sit stacked and unread. I had them next to my bed, but that made sleeping feel intimidating, so I moved them down two flights of wood stairs that I built by hand and set them next to the photography books that I keep in my office. I keep them in my office because my book shelf is full of books — many unread.
“I just write until I find out what’s around the corner.” I relate to this so much! I often write myself around corners, figuring out what I mean as I get there! :)
Also, the industrial pigeon photo is fantastic. I like everything about it, it really draws you in. I’d like to meet that pigeon 🤣
I think it is great your mind is not just satisfied with the ordinary daily status quo. It searches for more.
That is how I view photography. No matter what I have shot in the past I am always searching for more. I am not sure what I am looking for but will be sure once I find it!
Braiding Sweetgrass was a fun quick read. If you come a across a copy of Food of the Gods by McKenna I would snap it up and add it to your pile. It’s interesting to read about the relationship of food and beliefs. Thanks for sharing your list. A few I might add to mine. Cheers
I liked today’s essay. Made feel different about all my unread books and about how I go about my photography. Have a great week. And I’m enjoying your empty project.
I look forward to your essays. Today's struck a chord. I have photography projects in the works that I am sharing with no one - yet. My bookshelves are filled with many unread books, but I will keep adding to my collection. Thank you for sharing your perspective. You are a rare gem.
I did like it. As a big reader, I accumulate books of all kinds, and a few of them are photography related. It's a wonder I don't have even MORE of them on my unread pile.
Thanks for your musings, Bryan. I appreciate your perspective. Now I need to go organize my unread books, including Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire.
Imagine you did get through all those books - It would be like having no ideas for a new photography project!
I have to face it: I’m a hoarder when it comes to books. It saddens me that I’ll never get to many of them. There simply isn’t enough time.
“I just write until I find out what’s around the corner.” I relate to this so much! I often write myself around corners, figuring out what I mean as I get there! :)
Also, the industrial pigeon photo is fantastic. I like everything about it, it really draws you in. I’d like to meet that pigeon 🤣
I think it is great your mind is not just satisfied with the ordinary daily status quo. It searches for more.
That is how I view photography. No matter what I have shot in the past I am always searching for more. I am not sure what I am looking for but will be sure once I find it!
I loved this piece, and I'm a librarian. Now retired, still accumulating many books and reading very few of them. Go figure.
What a great read! Here I thought after all of these years, that I was the only person who did that!
OMG. I’ve looked at my pile of unread books for years! Thanks for this perspective.
Braiding Sweetgrass was a fun quick read. If you come a across a copy of Food of the Gods by McKenna I would snap it up and add it to your pile. It’s interesting to read about the relationship of food and beliefs. Thanks for sharing your list. A few I might add to mine. Cheers
I liked today’s essay. Made feel different about all my unread books and about how I go about my photography. Have a great week. And I’m enjoying your empty project.
I write novels like you do photography - no outline, driven by curiosity. There are few rules.
I look forward to your essays. Today's struck a chord. I have photography projects in the works that I am sharing with no one - yet. My bookshelves are filled with many unread books, but I will keep adding to my collection. Thank you for sharing your perspective. You are a rare gem.
I totally related to your wanderings... 🙃😊 thank you for this Sunday nugget of relatable wisdom! 😆
Great essay. Really enjoyed looking at unread books as signs of curiosity. Thanks!
I enjoyed it. Thanks for the words and perspective.
I did like it. As a big reader, I accumulate books of all kinds, and a few of them are photography related. It's a wonder I don't have even MORE of them on my unread pile.