Monday's Musing

Strange are the things I tend to think about when alone and introspective. 

No different as I read Frederick Forsyth's, The Deceiver.  While closing the book in anticipation of a client arriving, this thought came to mind:  "I sure will miss reading when I'm dead."

Too young to be thinking such things, but I suppose not when setting priorities and making commitments.  Too bad I didn't have such thoughts when I was young and dumb.

Monday's Musing

I don't understand the "prey and display" crowd.  I suppose if I did understand that mentality, then I would have a greater concern.  I oppose censorship and the tattletale way of life; however, our most vulnerable do need advocacy.  Unfortunately, the professed do-gooders also cause a lot of harm.

There is art, and then there isn't art...no matter how it is dressed...or undressed.  Jock Sturges gets it right, but Irina Ionesco got it all wrong.  And then there are those who don't even pretend, or care, to get it right -- the source of torment, pain, and unimaginable damage.  If there is a god, then I shit on it for its voyeuristic persona and for it being too busy to do anything other than count its ill-gotten gain every week...oh, and looking for all those lost keys is a time killer, too.

On this particular Monday I'm very glad that Felix Hoffman loved his father enough to do something about it.

Words of Wisdom and Advice by Arno Rafael Minkkinen

Arno Rafael Minkkinen has written an amazing article at PetaPixel about perseverance, longevity, consistency, and determination.  Some might think it is only about photography; however, his wise words can be applied to the grandest of all scales. 

Read Mr. Minkkinen's article here.

See Mr. Minkkinen's photography and read more of his writings on his website here.

An Introduction

I am Mark Eaton.  Before I call myself a photographer, however, I will always say that I am a husband, and that I am a father.  Family first, always.  All others fade, literally.  I currently reside in South Korea with my family.

The purpose of this blog, and the purpose of my website, is to share the process of composing my photographic art in this post-film era.  I do miss the feel, smell, and comparative warmth that is found in the wet darkroom.  I do miss the anticipation of viewing images as they are developed.  Alas, this modern era I find myself living is one of digital work and using the dry darkroom.  This, too, shall pass some day in the future, and lamentations will be cried proclaiming art and photography has ended...again...because of innovations and inventions that potentially allow everyone to be a photographer...again. 

Additionally, I will post about events, exhibitions, and competitions I might be involved with during my mortal stint here.  I will discuss other artists and photographers, too.  There will be times when I will discuss current events; that does involve politics, religion, and society.  Much of my photography has themes that address through art these different issues.  I make no apology for my beliefs or for things I don't believe to be real or true.

Yes, there is camera technique and there is digital image processing technique.  I'm much more interested in the dream, the vision, the story, and the why of a composition.  In other words, I'm more interested in the human component of art and photography.  Yes, there is much that can be learned about an artist who uses certain techniques, though the person who merely focuses on the technical leaves me cold.  I'm confident there are many who find my style lacking in many respects.  In fact, it is a truism the older I get, the less I know.  

Thank you for your time and for your consideration.