Looking down in to the State Capitol from in front of the house chambers. The area is very active while in session.
In this shot, a field trip is being given a tour of the property.
Not all photography is happy.
In fact, some of the best images are emotional and often sad. They tell a story.
If you are are lucky, the camera will capture a persons life for but a brief moment in time….. and then tell the world their saga.
The great thing about photography is that the story is interpreted differently by those who see it. The perception of the viewer will create the images tale. What’s important is to capture the soul of what you see…. and let it work for you.
Yesterday, Mitch, Rob and I went to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. There were some decent shots taken that will be posted in the next few days…. but the one most inspiring to me was this photo of a single man eating lunch in a cafe. I noticed him right away. His eyes told a story that I could not shake. In the end I was able to get this capture off without him noticing.
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I see this photo and I can’t help but carry a huge smile on my face. My new bride and I on our first walk on the Barbados beach. It was a spectacular scene and more happiness concentrated into one small place than I have had …..probably ever. When I see this picture I can’t help but hear the song “Just like paradise” in my head. Mostly because I think Jennifer was humming it the whole time we were there. Seems right that I would share the full experience.
I’ve notice that this has felt more like a Caribbean blog since my return than one from Minneapolis. I’m off today to the city of St.Paul to try and build a catalog of new photos to get back on theme. Hopefully something local tomorrow.
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In many photos you see of the Caribbean, you’ll find sandy beaches, the bluest water, and amazing scenery. It is incredibly inviting both in reality and in snapshots. There is a lot you do not see however until you do some exploring.
Life on the islands is a whole different world. Everything moves about half as fast as what you might be used to. Everything except the traffic that is…. that moves at two to three times the speed you might be expecting.
This scene shows another contrast from real life vs. tourist life on the island. While still in paradise, not everything is as beautiful and well kept as people might think.
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I heard an interesting way to describe the contrasting differences between the island of Dominica and Antigua while on our trip in the Caribbean. It was said that Dominica is an island that is best seen from the outside looking in, and Antigua from the inside. looking out.
I was only on the island of Antigua for about 18 hours and I can tell you….. the best way to see it is from the rear view mirror…… but in trying to stay unbiased, here is a shot of landscape that does reflect some beautiful scenery.
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