“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” - Freya Stark
Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Family:
Welcome to my blog! This is the first posting on my blog and I am thrilled to be sharing my journey with each of you. I leave for Bangkok on January 17th, arrive in Bangkok on the evening of the 18th, and begin my photo class on the 19th at 3PM. I know the trip will be somewhere between 20 - 25 hours - Albuquerque, Dallas, Tokoyo, Bangkok. I anticipate by the time I get rested, settled, and regain consciousness, my next posting will not be until the 19th. I hope to share a picture or two and several paragraphs on my experiences each day. The class, I know will be grueling with photo shoots, critiques, processing, group meals, etc. My promise to you is I will do my best to keep current.
This is an experiment for me and I am relatively unsophisticated when it comes to technical competencies. I am willing to give it a try however! All you need to do to stay afloat with my musings is to click on the link (provided in my initial email) each day or so and it will take you directly to my site. Leave a comment if you like, provide feedback if you must, and chat with other interested bloggers.
They say the journey begins from the moment you begin to plan your trip. I have thought of this journey for many months, my bags are packed, my family has showered me with the latest in photo gear, I've brushed up on my photoshop and lightroom skills, and now it is time to just do it. Next stop Bangkok!
Welcome to my blog! This is the first posting on my blog and I am thrilled to be sharing my journey with each of you. I leave for Bangkok on January 17th, arrive in Bangkok on the evening of the 18th, and begin my photo class on the 19th at 3PM. I know the trip will be somewhere between 20 - 25 hours - Albuquerque, Dallas, Tokoyo, Bangkok. I anticipate by the time I get rested, settled, and regain consciousness, my next posting will not be until the 19th. I hope to share a picture or two and several paragraphs on my experiences each day. The class, I know will be grueling with photo shoots, critiques, processing, group meals, etc. My promise to you is I will do my best to keep current.
This is an experiment for me and I am relatively unsophisticated when it comes to technical competencies. I am willing to give it a try however! All you need to do to stay afloat with my musings is to click on the link (provided in my initial email) each day or so and it will take you directly to my site. Leave a comment if you like, provide feedback if you must, and chat with other interested bloggers.
They say the journey begins from the moment you begin to plan your trip. I have thought of this journey for many months, my bags are packed, my family has showered me with the latest in photo gear, I've brushed up on my photoshop and lightroom skills, and now it is time to just do it. Next stop Bangkok!
Congratulations, woman!!! I know you'll have a great experience and learn much from such a talented photographer. I can't wait to read your posts!
ReplyDeleteLinda: I'll certainly be following your adventure. I'm sure it will be a blast..... From an article title "100 Things I've Learned About Photography"... A couple that I really like:
ReplyDelete"Never do photography to become a rock star",
"Prepare well for your shooting, realizing that your battery isn't charged when you're setting up for that sunrise shoot is too late!"
"Watch the place you want to shoot first with your heart then with the camera"
"Be Bold"
Have a great Trip.
Yes, BE BOLD!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Experience Bangkok through that LENS of yours!
Safe Travels (since I can't go I will be traveling in spirit and through the bloggesphere.
Love,
Mia
I remember well our 24-hour travel from Albuquerque to Bangkok (12+ years ago) and the amazing vibrant energy of the City. We almost didn't even have jet lag - ha ha. I look forward to following your adventure!
ReplyDeleteI really like the picture of the young monks on the train. The blurred background really gives a sense of rolling down the rails. Kep those pics coming!
ReplyDeleteWe have enjoyed your beautiful pictures and we are traveling vicariously with you on this wonderful adventure. Looking forward to more updates. Mike and Juanita
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