Equanimity
I finally decided to start taking photography seriously today. That is, I cracked open my camera's 200-page manual and began reading through it, even though I felt lost after about page ten. To celebrate the occasion, I created my first flickr account under the name "Aplomb," which dictionary.com defines as "imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance." It seemed appropriate--not only does the act of taking a good photograph require a certain poise, but a good photograph itself should inspire composure and thoughtfulness. At least, I think so.
Anyway, you can find the account here. I've only uploaded two photos for now, and I doubt I'll upload any more than one or two per week from now on. This account is only a convenient way for me to see how I improve with time, and I'm especially interested to see how my style will change once I take an actual photography class (hopefully next year). Feel free to comment, especially on what I can improve or modify.
In other news, I'm addicted to 귤, which I believe are called mandarins in English. They're irresistibly cute and small and sweet and delicious. One of these days, I'm going to eat only mandarins for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum.
Finally, Merry Christmas everyone! (I set the time stamp for midnight so that I wouldn't be an hour early for the west coasters.) I hope this holiday season finds you safe, happy, and warm, wherever you may be.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
- Luke 2:8-14
Anyway, you can find the account here. I've only uploaded two photos for now, and I doubt I'll upload any more than one or two per week from now on. This account is only a convenient way for me to see how I improve with time, and I'm especially interested to see how my style will change once I take an actual photography class (hopefully next year). Feel free to comment, especially on what I can improve or modify.
In other news, I'm addicted to 귤, which I believe are called mandarins in English. They're irresistibly cute and small and sweet and delicious. One of these days, I'm going to eat only mandarins for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum.
Finally, Merry Christmas everyone! (I set the time stamp for midnight so that I wouldn't be an hour early for the west coasters.) I hope this holiday season finds you safe, happy, and warm, wherever you may be.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
- Luke 2:8-14