So in my Sociology of Self class, I listened to the story of a man who was a freelance photographer who traveled all across Asia, who wondered what he would do if he were to die in 6 months. In a nutshell, he decided to visit all his brothers and sisters who were scattered all across the United States by only using a bicycle. He then spent the next 6 months on the road trying to visit his brothers and sisters, and would knock on strangers doors and tell him about what he was doing. Interestingly enough, most people would invite him in and he would tell them all about his story. People were really interested to hear his story, and they loved hearing how he truly was doing something this amazing. It was as if he was living out their dreams. At the end of the 6 months he finished and went back home and literally expected to die the next morning. He felt no regrets and went to sleep, only to wake up the morning in tears to find out how beautiful and grateful he was for his life.

I have thought of something like this and I really know what I want to do.

I want to start printing out and framing my photographs and handing them out to friends and family. I want to truly spread my love through the same photos that I love so much.

So I ask you: If you were to die in a month, what would you do?

Eric I relate strongly to what you say here. I have been living with a terminal illness for several years now and consider each day to be a blessing. I thank God for little things constantly and consider them as gifts. My neighbor died a few days ago who is younger than myself and again I am reminded that every day we have here on this earth is to be appreciated. there are no guarantees. Each day could be our last so why not life it as it is. We are all living on the edge but very few are aware of that fact.
Is this photo from Yosemite? Take care. Bob

Robert Spencer wrote:
Eric I relate strongly to what you say here. I have been living with a terminal illness for several years now and consider each day to be a blessing. I thank God for little things constantly and consider them as gifts. My neighbor died a few days ago who is younger than myself and again I am reminded that every day we have here on this earth is to be appreciated. there are no guarantees. Each day could be our last so why not life it as it is. We are all living on the edge but very few are aware of that fact.
Is this photo from Yosemite? Take care. Bob


Thank you for this beautiful comment Bob. I wish God looks over you, and you be an inspiration to others.

And yes, it is from yosemite

-eric

Not only have I been inspired by the many beautiful pictures posted on this forum, but also by your comments.

Thank you Bob and Eric.

And Happy Holidays to all!

John

Great story, Eric.

I'm with you. I want to invest in the proper tools and take classes in order to build my own frames to share shots.
I quit photographing people because I felt I'd never get beyond average. Then, friends and family seemed quite sincere in their sadness that I quit. Seems they enjoy the shots much more than I ever believed.
Now, it's back to my original goal with people photography: take shots that make people smile or cry. If it's technically correct, all the better; but that's secondary.

Beautiful story Eric.
Kind of reminds me of the movie "The bucket list".

Robert Spencer wrote:We are all living on the edge but very few are aware of that fact.

Thanks Bob for your very wise words and comment.

IŽll keep trying to find inner peace.

m

Nothing in the cry
of cicadas suggests they
are about to die.
Basho

Johnny5liter wrote:
Not only have I been inspired by the many beautiful pictures posted on this forum, but also by your comments.

Thank you Bob and Eric.

And Happy Holidays to all!

John

I also find much solace in the B/W forum on the FM forum. I really love the support I get from my fellow FM'ers as well.

Eric

T-bone1 wrote:
Great story, Eric.

I'm with you. I want to invest in the proper tools and take classes in order to build my own frames to share shots.
I quit photographing people because I felt I'd never get beyond average. Then, friends and family seemed quite sincere in their sadness that I quit. Seems they enjoy the shots much more than I ever believed.
Now, it's back to my original goal with people photography: take shots that make people smile or cry. If it's technically correct, all the better; but that's secondary.

That's quite beautiful. Sometimes I feel that nobody notices my photography as well...but whenever I go places and people ask with my camera is and I said I left it at home they seem sincerely sad as well.

Let's work on this goal together to go frame and share our shots! I know people will love them as much as we love giving them.

Eric

lazlo369 wrote:
Beautiful story Eric.
Kind of reminds me of the movie "The bucket list".

Thanks lazlo. Speaking of which, I should go watch that movie.

eric

marcelo wrote:
Robert Spencer wrote:We are all living on the edge but very few are aware of that fact.

Thanks Bob for your very wise words and comment.

IŽll keep trying to find inner peace.

m

Nothing in the cry
of cicadas suggests they
are about to die.
Basho

That is a quite beautiful quote Marcelo. Thanks for sharing.

BTW I have no idea why the image I posted is in such strange dimensions. Here is the original link: http://erickimphotography.com/index.php?showimage=448