Egypt. on Flickr.
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untitled on Flickr.
So, this photo.
Honestly, this is one of my favorite photographs that I’ve ever taken. And not because I think it’s artistic or atheistically pleasing, because I really do not think it is. I feel that it’s underexposed and needs work but that isn’t the point.
I remember the moment before, during, and after taking this photo. And I remember it so vividly. It was a few days before my photography final critique, my 19th birthday, and finals. Things were chaotic and I had been on the verge of tears that day. But I went to the Annex, took out my camera, and just shot. I have about 120 shots of this scene and I was so displeased with majority of the photos. But I kept shooting. And I kept shooting until I didn’t know what else to do, what other angles to explore, or where else to place myself. And then this photo appeared on my screen. It was the last one I had taken and honestly, I had never been more delighted. Not because I thought it was pleasing or pretty, but because it was when I saw this picture, somehow, my day had taken a 180 degree turn. And I never knew a photograph had that power. I didn’t know that shooting 120 shots of a flower was going to inspire me. So when I see this photo, I remember that day, the time period, and that exact moment. How my vulnerability and weakness created an outlet; an outlet of expression and complexity, yet simplicity. And this photo will most probably be the reason why I won’t give up on my photography. Why I really don’t want to stop here. Because I want to keep going and I want to step out of my comfort zone. I want to feel awkward and uncomfortable in certain scenarios, when taking specific shots, when introducing myself to unfamiliar atmospheres. Because that’s where the magic happens.
(Source: noran-photography)
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Occupy Wall Street, October 2011. Here are a collection of photographs of some protest signs from the early days of the Occupy movement’s rallying in lower Manhattan. Photos taken and submitted by Noran Elzarka.
Check out more of her photography on Flickr!
You can view the rest of The Political Notebook’s project to gather photography, documentation and experiences from the OWS movements nationwide. I have also compiled an archive of all my posted submissions to this project on a single Pinterest board for your viewing convenience. Check out the Call for Submissions page and email your photos to me at torierosedeghett@gmail.com!
hi, there! these are photos that i have taken, & everything on here is my own work.
feedback & commentary is appreciated!
