I added a video clip to this post. The link is at the bottom of the page. First a little background.
A few days ago I posted on loud exhaust systems. The noise I’m referring to here is mental noise. The noise generated by work, responsibility and the business of carrying on a life on a day-to-day basis. People call it different things, my favorite being Gary Charpentier’s term “Existential Gravity” (Forgive me Gary if I am using it incorrectly). Gary’s blog, Rush Hour Rambling, touches on these issues from time to time.
Noise has an effect on everyone, but for some it’s profound. It may be worse for those who have glimpsed life without it and recognize its heavy weight on their spirit and how pervasive it is.
The video “Why I Photograph” explores noise and tedium and how I use photography as a way to manage its effect. The camera is a tool that has forced me to slow down, pay attention and see what’s going on around me. The experience of using a camera is remarkably similar to what I experience riding the Vespa. The tether to the noisy life is cut and for a short time I am tuned to another channel.
“Why I Photograph” is one of many short videos I have made. I have considered producing a video around riding the Vespa. No wheelies or burnouts, but something that explores what I get out of riding.
Anyways, if you want to see the video stream you’ll need Apple QuickTime Player version 6 or higher. It’s a free download from this link:
Link to video “Why I Photograph”
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Well done!!!
Does get us out of the “Rat Race” or “The Rut”. The Daily Rut is a grave open on both ends.
Need to get away from it with a hobby.
Great video, Steve.
Also, it was nice meeting you the other night. Sorry we didn’t get to talk more. I wasn’t feeling well that night, actually, but Stacy and I wanted to come out to visit and show our support for the local arts.
Great stuff there! The four of you are wonderful!
I guess I’m never more happy than when on the open road with the succinct pleasure of discovery before me. Funny thing about your scooter — when I try and visualize you riding, I see you more as an armored knight riding a great silver steed. (Without the loud pipes, of course.)
Pitchertaker
tomstaggs: Thanks for your comments and I hope you find your way out of the rut.
gina: We all had a good time at the show. Kim enjoyed talking to you and Stacy. Now that the show is behind us Kim and I can start working on new things.
Pitchertaker: An armored knight….hmmm. Well I do wear armored riding gear but I’m not sure I qualify as a knight. Maybe more a traveling mistrel who doesn’t sing, dance or perform….