I like the theories of projection, perception and determination. It’s very Freudian and the definition of identity, right? If I don’t define you I can’t identify myself. I think. I could very well be wrong.
Ellen, there's something there. I've always seen photography as a visual on life, and where I place myself in it. I feed off what I see, and yes--I define myself by what I see and how I react.
My initial reaction when I look at pics I've captured of people capturing me eye to eye is "Guilty as Charged!" I always feel a smidgeon of guilt in stealing their image and getting caught. The eye contact always adds intrigue to the pic, but it also strips me of pretense, proof that imposter syndrome, maybe, is real, not imagined.
I love that instant of seeing me... thanks for this Kenneth!
Amazing that all it takes in some cases is a split second glance to ground us to each other, and our humanity.
Cheers!
I like the theories of projection, perception and determination. It’s very Freudian and the definition of identity, right? If I don’t define you I can’t identify myself. I think. I could very well be wrong.
Ellen, there's something there. I've always seen photography as a visual on life, and where I place myself in it. I feed off what I see, and yes--I define myself by what I see and how I react.
My initial reaction when I look at pics I've captured of people capturing me eye to eye is "Guilty as Charged!" I always feel a smidgeon of guilt in stealing their image and getting caught. The eye contact always adds intrigue to the pic, but it also strips me of pretense, proof that imposter syndrome, maybe, is real, not imagined.
I hear you Mark. That mirror is definitely difficult to avoid looking at.
Cheers!
Enjoyed these photographs. It’s interesting why some noticed you and some who were right next to them did not. Especially like the children.
Thank you Monica. Glad to see they resonated with you. Your thoughts on motivation is a quandary yet to be answered.
Cheers!