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I don't like to explain my photography too much, it's nice to leave it open to interpretation. However, I would like to say that the photos (especially those of a self-portrait nature) are not necessarily a personal reflection of my life. As an animator I feel it's important to explore different emotional states of being so that I can draw on those experiences to enrich my work. So Mom, if you're reading this, you can relax now!

This particular post idea was inspired as I was walking home from work listening to Linkin Park; their music naturally brings to mind these darker kinds of images.

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Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have this wish I wish tonight.

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Those dear feline companions...when are they not sleeping???

Oh yes, that's right, they are most punctual at 5am when they're hungry and shoving their wet nose in your face, crying for breakfast.

But we love 'em anyway.

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Odd clouds today, thanks to my friend and neighbour George for texting me a heads up to look out my window. The blue part of the sky showing I can imagine to be distant water, a strange ocean in the sky.

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Just wanted to add this one from today as well, she was moving around like crazy and it was actually pretty tricky to get a clean shot.

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This is an odd composition for me, I don't usually place the subject dead center, but for some reason I like it this way, it seems to suit her pose.


I ended up taking over 85 pictures of her because she was being so cute and clearly showing off for the camera.

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Yep, it's bananas. I didn't realize how tough this project would get once I started working full time again. I'm putting so much creative energy and using all my mental capacities at work that it appears there's hardly any left when I get home. I need to find ways to rejuvenate my mind and keep fresh ideas coming even while I may be feeling tired or mildly drained. Suggestions are welcomed!

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I am really looking forward to this weekend; I fully plan to get outside and shoot some nice pictures in the open fresh air! Well, as fresh as the air in Toronto gets anyway. I need to push myself to go out after work, but there's so many things that take up my time, first dinner, then clean-up, then work lunch prep, and the list goes on and on. Next thing you know you're falling asleep on the couch and wondering where the time went.

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So, so sleepy. Need to get some rest tonight because I have challenging work ahead of me tomorrow.

Goodnight!

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Yikes! Got a little bit busy this weekend and the blog sort of took the back burner for a couple of days. Hopefully this week will be more productive photography-wise, I will try my best to get on this every day.

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Colour! Despite my facial expression here I am totally walking on a cloud today. I finally feel as though my work is being validated, and I'm gaining that all elusive confidence that has been just around the corner for years.

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This one is more about content and emotion than trying to get a nice photo, it's simply a representation of how I'm feeling at the moment.

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I don't think I could live without music in my ears every day.

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This occured on the roof about half an hour ago. I had planned to post something else earlier, but since this scene is the most fresh I'll post it tonight.


I think I may have seen a wisp of a double rainbow on the other side of the harbourfront. Or is it just me?

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Does anyone else ever get the sensation that time is speeding up?

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Photo credit on this one goes to Alex, but I did the editing so it still counts, right?

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I wasn't able to post anything last night, so tonight I have two posts.

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Today I felt brave enough to get in front of the camera! I wish I felt more comfortable because I'm the most available model there is and I like having people in my photos, I just always feel sort of awkward.

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I've posted many photos of this view elsewhere, but never here, I just can't not post it. The pink pattern in the sky lasted all of five minutes, I'm glad I was able to catch it when I did. I'm lucky to even be on the computer right now after animating for over ten hours straight today, pausing only briefly to put food in my mouth. I'm loving it though, after a long break it feels great to be animating again.

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I am completely exhausted today after putting in a lot of focus at work, and my brain is paying the price right now.
Today's post is just a quick shot of the setting sun; now it's time for me to get some rest.

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All things cat-related lately! (I'm aware this is not a cat, haha - just a cat toy.) I'm going to have to start carrying my camera to work with me, there's so many photo opportunities on the walk to and from work. The only thing holding me back right now is this summer heat, it gets uncomfortable when you're carrying a full bag, purse, and then the camera/extra lens/battery on top of that.

I guess this is another one of those times where art requires sacrifice...but the reward is always worth it.

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I've been taking advantage of all this great sunlight that's been filtering into my apartment all weekend.

Beautiful lazy summer days.

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I failed to post anything yesterday, I was out until the late hours with some friends and was in no condition for photography. Hopefully today I can catch up with two posts, but for now I am nursing a small hangover, so this cute little guy will have to do.

Also wanted to share a link to an essay online which acts as a great reminder to me to stay true to my own development as an artist, and that comparing your progress against others is essentially meaningless. Have a read if you sometimes feel as though you are behind compared to other people's seemingly greater successes and progress: You Are Not Running Out Of Time by Rahul Bijlani

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Even though this shot is very similar to one I did earlier standing against a window, I still like the shape of the plant and window silhouettes, so it's good enough for today. And sometimes good enough is good enough.

The thing about a 365 project is that it forces me to produce something even on days when I don't feel like it.

Not everything will be amazing, and some of it will be just plain bad. These are the facts.

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Yes, today's post is a random photo of some pillows; I am about to drop onto a pillow any moment myself.
Feeling slightly uninspired in photography right now as my head is swimming with animation all over again,
but I'm enjoying every minute of it. 

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I thought I'd post today's photo before heading off to work, I'm not sure how tired I'll be tonight when I get home.

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I sort of feel as though I'm just waiting for time to pass; I start my new job tomorrow and am feeling a little anxious about it (trying my best to relax and not think about it too much). Anything new is scary to me and I'd like to just get that first day over with already, please.
At least I have much needed support and comfort in the form of two sleeping balls of fur.