One of the things I’m learning from my photo journal and from writing is how many different ways there are of seeing a thing.
Seeing comes before words. –John Berger Ways of Seeing
From inside:
From outside:
Through a stormy day:
Through a sunny day:
By color:
Close-up:
From across the street:
From across the highway:
From the ocean:
From the clothesline:
From my desk:
From the sofa:
From the bedroom:
One at a time:
All in a row:
From what others leave behind:
I’d like to know what you see.
Other posts in the series:
- journal + photos + summer + preview
- cottage fixtures
- cottage writing room
- light-from the cottage
- the day the sun came out: at the cottage
Love this. What a great way to think about distance in writing, too! Thanks.
Thanks, Tracy. I had fun looking at all the photos again.
Amazing!
Thanks, Sarah! Fun to see you here : )
I see memories. I see a history of fun. I see a temporary place to call home. I see breathing a bit easier. I see the reason for anticipation and excitement. Totally cool journal. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes! Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment, Lisa. I hope you’ll be back.
I see peace.
I do too.
I’m not sure I could write in such a gorgeous setting. I’d just stare out the window in awe or take a long walk/swim. Lovely images! I especially the view from your desk and abstract swabs of color. I’m sure your writing will be beautifully inspired.
Sarah, I’m glad you brought up the issue of where we write. I actually write better when I have a wide open view–particularly of the ocean. Or it feels as if I do. It seems to take me out of myself somehow.
I see so much beauty. “And I think to myself . . . what a wonderful world.”
Skies of blue and clouds of white : ) Yes, a wonderful world.
That view from the desk is something I would treasure every moment. Amazing inspiration!
Hi Naomi! I appreciated every second I had to sit at that desk and look out. I miss it!
This is lovely Cynthia – just popped back in here, home from travels in Spain – great to drop by and see the word John Berger rise up from the screen, love his books and thoughts on the way we see and your series of photos inspired by his words are very interesting. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks
Thanks, Susanna. Your trip to Spain sounded like fun. Happy summer.