A friend commented on the latest Falling Creek Photograph, that I have the best eye and the best camera. That comment amused me. If only she knew the camera I use is not the best. By far. The camera for instance used for this was a point and shoot Canon A540.
Today the camera would cost less than a hundred dollars. I have said many times, but to no avail. Give me any camera and a little time to learn its limitations, and I think I could possibly create as compelling an image, as I could with the 'best' camera. This is not boasting. It is like giving a new gun to a marksman. At first, before sighting in, knowing how it shoots, the target cluster would be to the right or left. After a time, with adjustments, spot on. Knowing that 'angels' dwell in the light, I enjoy going about, deliberately shooting into the sunlight, in order to capture them. More often than not, they are camera shy. Ever so rarely, one is caught and it becomes a joy, the interaction with the unseen world. You say, that is no angel, it is mere reflectance and aberration. And you would be correct in your rational mind. And that is your problem. Everything to you is rational, explained, determined. It is my task or joy to attempt every now and then to upset your rational world and show you the hidden,mysterious realm that dances upon your needle. Think how Mary felt when the angel appeared to her. And praise God that she was not the rational type and dismissed the greatest priviledge woman has ever known, the annoucing that she would carry in her womb the Lord who created her womb. Marvelous mystery.
