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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jun Cha is one of the world's most famous fine line black & grey tattoo artists.
To celebrate the opening of his new tattoo studio in Los Angeles, a pop-up gallery show will include large-scale prints of Jun's black & grey tattoo work. His new studio reflects his signature classical themes in black and grey, and is a work of art in itself. The pop-up gallery and launch of the MONARC Studios will be held on January 22, 2015. For more information, please visit the official flyer at the end of this article.
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Five Things To Watch at Genesys 300/XPEL 375 Doubleheader
Posted by Patrick Stephan on Friday, April 30th 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – After staging a race on a permanent road course and another on a temporary street circuit, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is ready to ramp up the speed with its first oval event of the season this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.Call it a Texas two-step as the Genesys 300 opens the show at 7 p.m. (ET) Saturday followed by the XPEL 375 at 5 p.m. (ET) Sunday. The first race is 212 laps, the second 248 on the 1.5-mile oval. Both races will air live on NBCSN and the INDYCAR Radio Network.
Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon won last year's event, leading 157 of the 200 laps in the first of three consecutive victories to open his title-winning season. It was the third consecutive year that the Texas winner went on to capture the championship. But Dixon figures to have plenty of challengers in the first doubleheader at Texas since 2011.
These two races also help set the stage for a busy Month of May – two races each at TMS and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, plus NTT P1 Award qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. It's possible, though unlikely in this competitive sport, that a driver could collect a staggering 274 points this month alone!Given the two-day format at Texas, there is only one practice, a 75-minute session at 12:45 p.m. (ET) Saturday (live on Peacock Premium, NBC's streaming service). Qualifying is at 4 p.m. (ET) Saturday (live on Peacock and NBCSN), with the starting grid for both races set in the session. Sign up for Peacock Premium at
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Here are five things to look for this weekend in Fort Worth:
Ch-ch-changes
Let's start with which drivers will be in the 24-car field and which cars they will drive. Two of the more noteworthy additions are former Texas race winners.
Tony Kanaan, who won at the track for Andretti Autosport in 2004, will drive the No. 48 Bryant Honda of Chip Ganassi Racing in the Genesys 300 and the No. 48 American Legion Honda for the Ganassi team in the XPEL 375.2004 series champion Kanaan is sharing the entry this season with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, who is focusing on the road courses and street circuits. These will be two of Kanaan's four races this year, the others being the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 and the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on Aug. 21 at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The other former Texas race winner making his season debut is Ed Carpenter, who in recent years has driven only on the oval tracks. Carpenter will drive the No. 20 U.S. Air Force Chevrolet, a seat held in the season's first two races by Conor Daly. Like last year, Daly has moved to the No. 59 Carlin Chevrolet that Max Chilton usually drives. Chilton will be back in the car for both the GMR Grand Prix at IMS on Saturday, May 15 and the "500."
Like Johnson, Formula One veteran Romain Grosjean is not competing on the ovals as an INDYCAR newcomer, and his seat in the No. 51 Nurtec ODT Honda of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR will be taken on the ovals by rookie Pietro Fittipaldi. The 24-year-old Brazilian competed in three oval races in his six-race 2018 INDYCAR season cut short by injuries suffered in a World Endurance Championship sports car event in Belgium.
This isn't the first time Fittipaldi has stood in for Grosjean. He drove the last two races of the 2020 Formula One season for the Haas F1 Team after Grosjean suffered burned hands in a fiery crash at Bahrain.
Former Texas Winners Aplenty
The next important factor to consider is which drivers have enjoyed success on Texas' 1.5-mile oval. There are six who have won there, the highest number of former winners in an INDYCAR race this season until the "500," when there could be up to nine.
Dixon dominated last year's event in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Honda, one of his four wins at the track. Dixon's other wins came in 2008, 2015 and 2018, which means he has won two of the past three outings and three of the past six. Only Helio Castroneves, who is not in this field, has won four INDYCAR races at Texas.
Team Penske's Will Power (No. 12 Verizon 5G Chevrolet) has a pair of Texas wins, in 2011 and 2017. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Graham Rahal (No. 15 Fleet Cost & Care Honda) won in 2016 and Team Penske's Josef Newgarden (No. 2 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet) won in 2019.
INDYCAR's Youth Movement
Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (No. 10 NTT DATA Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) is the series points leader as a 24-year-old series sophomore, and a pair of 21-year-olds – Arrow McLaren SP's Pato O'Ward (No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet) and Andretti Autosport's Colton Herta (No. 26 Gainbridge Honda) – won the NTT P1 Award as pole winner at the season's first two races. Herta led 197 of the 200 laps in winning last weekend's Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Also off to a strong start this season is Ed Carpenter Racing's Rinus VeeKay (No. 21 Sonax/Autogeek Chevrolet). VeeKay, 20, has finished sixth and ninth in the season's opening races, respectively, good for eighth in the standings.
Here's an interesting fact about INDYCAR's youth movement: Herta and VeeKay were 3 years old when Dixon scored his first top-three finish at Texas in the season-ending 2003 race. O'Ward was 4.
Parity on the Podium
The first two races of the INDYCAR season have seen six different drivers earn top-three finishing positions. In fact, the top four finishers in the two races have been represented by eight different drivers.Consequently, the point totals are tighter than normal. Palou leads with 67, but Power and Dixon have 65 and Herta 62. Given the point structure, it is likely that any driver currently in the top nine will be the series leader – at least for a night – with a win Saturday.
Not surprisingly, there is congestion in the middle of the pack, too. Only four points separate fifth from ninth place, and three drivers – AJ Foyt Racing's Sebastien Bourdais (No. 14 ROKiT AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet), Meyer Shank Racing's Jack Harvey (No. 60 AutoNation/Sirius XM Honda) and VeeKay — are tied with 51 points. Chip Ganassi Racing's Marcus Ericsson (No. 8 Huski Chocolate Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) has 50 points.
Title Hopefuls Need Help
And then there are those especially eager to climb in the standings.
Newgarden (10th place with 47 points), O'Ward (11th with 45), Rahal (13th with 41) and Andretti Autosport's Alexander Rossi (16th with 31) are ones to watch in this race. Newgarden and Rahal have combined for three wins, with Newgarden third last year and Rahal second in 2012 and 2019.
Rossi has had strong cars at Texas – he finished third in 2018 and was second in 2019 – and is desperate for a good points day after finishing ninth at Barber Motorsports Park and 21st in St. Petersburg, the latter due to his car suffering a flat right front tire in Turn 4 contact with Rahal. A slow start to last season cost Rossi a chance at the championship, and he had vowed to begin better this year. So far it hasn't happened, but Texas could be his turnaround.
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We're very into the 100 years of Puerto Rican beauty video
Lindsay Grossman
The Cut's amazing 100 Years of Beauty series has given us a glimpse into beauty standards and transformations around the world. They've tackled many countries already including the U.S., Mexico, Iran, and the Philippines. Meticulously researched, The Cut's series aims to entertain, create an appreciation beauty around the globe, and of course, make us SWOON. Today, we got a glimpse into the beauty trends from Puerto Rico side by side with Nuyorican beauty in New York.
The turn of the century beauty images were based on activists Isabel Gonzalez and Luisa Capetillo.
Puerto Rico and Nuyorican looks were drastically opposite. While the Nuyorican look mirrored the U.S.'s beauty evolution (coifed curls), Puerto Rico women had their hair completely behind their faces and wore minimal makeup.
Juliet De Burgos was the inspiration for Puerto Rico's '30s look while the Nuyorican look is said to be inspired by Diosa Costello's character from the musical Too Many Girls.
The 1940s Nuyorican look was inspired by singer Myrta Silva while the Puerto Rico style was based on women who worked in factories.
Activist Lolita Lebron inspired Puerto Rico's '50s look, while the naturalistic New York beauty look was based on Actress Miriam Colon.
The '60s Puerto Rican look was based on actress and singer Lucha Villa while the New York look was directly based on actress Rita Moreno who marked the first Latina to win an Academy Award. She won for her role in West Side Story.
Poet Sandra Maria Esteves inspired the New York look while TV host, model and beauty queen Marisol Malaret was the basis for Puerto Rico beauty.
The Puerto Rican and Nuyorican looks for the '80s were quite similar. Both accentuated big hair and colorful makeup. Both looks were inspired by singers, Iris Chacon and Irene Cara, respectively. Irene Cara for her role in the 1980's hit film Fame.
New York's '90s look was based on actress Rosie Perez, known for her roles in Pineapple Express and It Could Happen to You while Puerto Rico's look was a nod to the Miss Universe Pageant.
Puerto Rico's look was based again on the Miss Universe Pageant, for which they won twice in the 2000s while New York's look mirrored the red carpet glamour of Rosario Dawson.
The 2010s New York look was inspired by J-Lo herself, specifically her style in her music video for "Same Girl" while Puerto Rico's look was based on 2016's Miss Puerto Rico, Brenda Jimenez.
Watch the video below to be amazed by Puerto Rico's beauty evolution over the last 100 years.
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Lindsay Lohan Recreates Scene from 'The Parent Trap' in New TikTok Video
Lindsay Lohan is making us feel quite nostalgic with this new TikTok video.
For the viral vid, the former Disney star gave a major '90s throwback by reciting lines from the beloved film, The Parent Trap. In the Nancy Meyers remake, Lohan played twin sisters who were separated at birth. After reuniting at a summer camp, they devised a plan to switch places and bring their parents back together.
In the TikTok video, the 35-year-old actress is shown channeling Annie Parker, who was the British twin that lived with their mother Elizabeth James (played by Natasha Richardson). She gave us the lines, "You want to know the difference between us? I have class and you don't."
@lindsaylohan you heard it here first. #theparenttrap ♬ original sound - MD
Viewers couldn't stop fangirling over the throwback video in the comments section. "LITERALLY ICONIC," one fan wrote. Another fan chimed in and said, "OMG Lindsay. My childhood hero."
The Mean Girls alum has been open about how The Parent Trap helped her overcome a real-life obstacle. Back in July 2020, the cast reunited (over video chat) to celebrate the film's 22nd anniversary. During the discussion, Lohan got candid about how playing the roles of Annie and Hallie helped her process her own parents' divorce.
"I didn't feel like I was working. It just felt like a really incredible experience for me and a lot of fun," she told her former co-stars, Dennis Quaid and Elaine Hendrix. "My parents were kind of separating at the time when this was all going on. And it made it a lot easier for me to play these characters that were figuring it out."
She added, "I just felt so lucky and really blessed by Nancy and Charles [Shyer, producer]. Without this movie, I wouldn't have gotten the acting bug."
Perhaps we can see more callbacks to your iconic movie catalog in the future, Lindsay?
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Today's video is from Windkracht 7, performing the song "Drifts" live at Amsterdamn's Bimhuis… a venue I feature often on my video series.
This video was my introduction to Windracht. Sounds like they throw a little bit of everything into the mix. Likable enough. Mostly I just appreciate being able to stream so much of the solid music that comes through the Bimhuis. It was filmed as part of the programming for Dutch VPRO Vrije Geluiden.
Your video personnel: Floris van der Vlugt (alt & soprano saxes), Robbert Scherpenisse (trumpet), Morris Kliphuis (French horn), Tini Thomsen (bass clarinet), Reinier Baas (guitar), Mark Haanstra (bass), and Jamie Peet (drums).


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Walter Horstmann (* 28. August 1935 in Hildesheim; † 21. August 2015 in Groß Escherde (Nordstemmen)) war ein deutscher Fußballschiedsrichter.

Der in Nordstemmen lebende Horstmann leitete von 1964 bis 1982 insgesamt 144 Spiele der Fußball-Bundesliga und von 1974 bis 1982 insgesamt 36 Spiele der 2. Fußball-Bundesliga. 1975 leitete Horstmann das DFB-Pokalfinale. 1970 sowie von 1978 bis 1981 stand er auf der FIFA-Liste und leitete in dieser Zeit drei A-Länderspiele und fünf Europacupspiele.

Von 1991 bis 2005 war Horstmann Vorsitzender des Niedersächsischen-Fußballverbandes im Kreis Hildesheim. Von 2011 bis zu seinem Tode war er Ehrenvorsitzender der Hildesheimer Schiedsrichter-Vereinigung, deren Vorsitz er bereits von 1969 bis 1981 innehatte. Im Mai 1982 wurde er vom Deutschen Fußball-Bund in Anerkennung seiner "Verdienste um den Fußballsport" mit der "Goldenen Pfeife" ausgezeichnet.

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Adam Haynes
If anyone in the UFC would be close enough to have the scoop on the intentions of Conor McGregor and his immediate future, that man would more than likely be his SBG Ireland training partner and friend Artem Lobov
Lobov has been afforded something of another chance in the UFC, having expected to be cut following his last loss to Andre Fili in Poland last October. With just 13 wins in 29 fights, it is almost certain that Lobov's association with McGregor has proven crucial to his stay in the world's premier mixed martial arts promotion. McGregor has always maintained and demonstrated his loyalty to those around him, and it is highly likely that he has done his utmost to keep Lobov in the UFC.
To say this is an indication that both men enjoy a considerable closeness would be an understatement. Lobov has routinely been with McGregor in almost every camp the Irishman has had since joining the UFC. Lobov has enjoyed McGregor' support in the same vein and will have the lightweight champion in the crowd for the upcoming interim-lightweight battle between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. There is also another reason for the Dubliner's presence on the night, according to Lobov:
The Russian-born featherweight told SevereMMA that McGregor is itching to get back to fighting, and will certainly be there on the night Lobov fights Alex Caceres:
"There's no question about it; Conor wants to fight. He is a fighter. There are very few true fighters out there and he is one of the few. He's the lightweight champion and he, of course, will be defending that belt at some point.
"I like the way it's playing out right now in the meantime, with Tony and Khabib fighting for the interim title.
"Conor is still the champion. Has anybody beaten him for that belt? No, so he is still the champion. That's the way it works. You have to beat the champion to be the champion and I haven't seen anybody beat Conor.
"I think he fights the winner of Tony and Khabib.
"Right now there's two clear challengers. You cannot deny Tony, he's done a lot in this sport, but so has Khabib. He has been on a good run too. Whoever wins will be the true challenger to fight Conor when he comes back. Whichever way it goes it will be historic."
As for McGregor's place at UFC 223, Lobov recently suggested that 'history might repeat itself' in the sense that the lightweight champion may confront his future opponent at the end of the headline bout between Ferguson and Nurmagomedov:
"I'd say they definitely might have thought about it," Lobov told MMA Fighting. "It probably did (factor into the decision), and why not?
"They flew Conor out to see Aldo's fight in Brazil before when he was defending his belt against Chad Mendes, so I wouldn't be surprised if we see history repeating itself in Brooklyn. I guess they did kind of think about that."
Lobov was initially tipped to appear at March 17's St. Patrick's Day event in London. While the "Russian Hammer" is slightly lamenting missing the chance to fight so close to home, he is happy to be heading to Brooklyn as it will give him a chance to fight in front of Irish and Russian fans:
"This is a great card," Lobov said. "London would have been a good one as well with it being Paddy's Day and London being so close to Dublin. I would have loved to be there, but this is just as good.
"The Irish and Russian communities are huge in New York, so this is truly one of the only places where I can fight in front of all of my fans. I really feel like I represent both Ireland and Russia when I fight, so this is a good opportunity to represent both nations."
With Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Conor McGregor all under the same roof, there will certainly be sparks flying in Brooklyn at UFC 223 in April. Regardless of the outcome of the headline bout between "El Cucuy" and "The Eagle", the undisputed UFC lightweight champ is set to be claimed beyond all doubt at some point this year.
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Born 12/25/1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts
Died 4/12/1912 in Glen Echo, Maryland
Father: Stephen Barton (August 18 1774 - March 21 1862)
Mother: Sally Stone (November 13 1783 - 1851),
Spouse: None
Born on December 25, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts. Clara Clarton spent much of her life in the service of others and created an organization that still helps people in need today—the American Red Cross. A shy child, she first found her calling when she tended to her brother David after an accident. Barton found another outlet for her desire to be helpful as a teenager. She became a teacher and later opened a free public school in New Jersey. She moved to Washington, D.C., to work in the U.S. Patent Office as a clerk in the mid-1850s.
During the Civil War, Clara Barton sought to help the soldiers in any way she could. At the beginning, she collected and distributed supplies for the Union Army. Not content to sit on the sidelines, Barton served as an independent nurse and first saw combat in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1862. She also cared for soldiers wounded at Antietam. Barton was nicknamed "the angel of the battlefield" for her work.
After the war ended in 1865, Clara Barton worked for the War Department for a time helping to reunite missing soldiers and their families or at least find out more about those who were missing. She also became a lecturer and crowds of people came to her talk about her war experiences.
While visiting Europe, Clara Barton works with a relief organization known as the International Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871. Sometime after returning home to the United States, she began to lobby for an American branch of this international organization. The American Red Cross Society was founded in 1881 and Barton served as its first president. As its leader, Clara Barton oversaw assistance and relief work for the victims of such disasters as the 1889 Johnstown Flood and the 1900 Galveston Flood.
Clara Barton resigned from the American Red Cross in 1904 amid an internal power struggle and claims of financial mismanagement. While she was known to be an autocratic leader, she never took a salary from the organization and sometimes used her funds to support relief efforts.
After leaving the Red Cross, Clara Barton remained active, giving speeches and lectures. She also wrote a book entitled The Story of My Childhood, which was published in 1907. Barton died at her home in Glen Echo, Maryland, on April 12, 1912.
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In June of 2009 I was involved in a serious traffic accident that left me in a coma for several weeks and unable to walk or use my left arm. The list of injuries I have are longer than I can include here and so the last 2 years of my life have largely been spent for me in hospital or rehabilitation centres.
Much of my past life is a distant memory – things I used to take for granted and do without thinking take hours of effort to achieve, friendships have changed as I've become reliant upon others to survive and for a long time I lived without much hope. Depression became a state I lived in 24/7.
Around 6 months ago, and as part of my rehabilitation, my therapist suggested that I try to introduce something creative into my life. I think he was just trying to get me to think of something outside of my situation. He suggested painting but also mentioned in passing another patient who had taken up photography.
Being a techy guy (in my past life) I liked the idea of getting a camera and after a lot of research purchased a small four thirds format camera (a Panasonic GF1). I wanted a DSLR but due to their size and my limited movement (I do everything with one hand) I went for a lighter and smaller camera.
I also spent a heap of time on your website since buying the camera. I've not taken photos before but dPS has taught me a lot!
Over the last 6 months my life has changed a lot. Physically I'm improving a little – although still live life in a wheelchair and am very restricted in my movement – but emotionally I'm a different guy and much of it is a result of photography.
Getting to a location to photograph can be tough – I like street photography and landscapes and much of my life is confined to my small apartment or rehab centres.
Keeping my camera still – I ended up getting a small Tripod attachment welded by a friend to my wheelchair which has helped me a lot. Now my camera is in front of me any time I'm in my chair. I've since found purpose made mounts for wheelchairs and have just ordered one (the Mount Mover) – this will also enable me to consider a DSLR.
Just taking a shot – when I'm out with other photographers I notice that they are able to take a lot of shots from different angles and compositions that I'm not able to get.
However despite the challenges photography has made me feel alive again. It has become a very therapeutic thing.
It gives me something to think about that is not related to my pain or injuries.
It gives me motivation to get well again.
It takes me out of sitting alone in my apartment.
It has given me dreams for the future.
It has given me a social interaction with other photographers (online and in real life).
My photos are not as technically brilliant as many of your authors – but that's not what photography is about for me. For me it is a part of getting well and celebrating life, something I never thought I'd do again.
One 'tip' that I'd like to give other photographers is to 'SLOW DOWN'. One of the bonuses of living my life is that nothing happens fast. As a result I see a lot more than I think many other photographers do. I also am forced to consider every element of my shot – composition, light, settings etc.
I see a lot of photographers racing around to get their shots. Not considering what they're seeing and just snapping off a heap of shots very quickly and racing on to their next location. I suspect a lot of photographers could learn a great deal by slowing down.
If you have a story (big or small) about how photography has given you hope we'd LOVE to hear it in comments below.
A very inspiring and touching story. Thanks for sharing. It inspired me to get back to my photography again to celebrate life and capture it through lens. Hope you get well soon so you can share more pictures and spread hope to others who might be in the same situation. Happy clicking!
this story is so touching, i completly understand where Shaun is coming from.
In the past 2 years photography has become one of the most important aspects of my life.
Whenever i've had a crappy day at work or been sick or feeling awful all i have to do is pick up my camera and start snapping to begin to feel better, seeing my world through a my camera has made life feel wonderful again when before it wasn;t even bareable.
This is a great example of someone overcoming adversity. I salute you Shaun. I am sure that now your creative juices have started to flow you are going to move forward in leaps and bounds - careful you don't tip the wheel chair over though.
You maybe able to take photos from different angles. I believe you can get a tripod with a reversible column so that when you turn it around and attach the camera, you can get shots at ground level. I think Manfrotto may make them.
Do you use a programme to 'tidy up' your images? Check out our website for ideas on how we might be able to help you.
Best wishes for the future, Davina and Caroline.
Thank you Shaun! Your article is absolutely a keeper for the many people I work with who need to get out of themselves and their circumstances and into something creative.
A had a very close friend who was the slowest photographer I ever knew. He won the Kodak International competitions a few times, won trips to Hawaii and elsewhere, and made the most beautiful images I've ever seen. There is great truth in your advice!
A had a very close friend who was the slowest photographer I ever knew. He won the Kodak International competitions a few times, won trips to Hawaii and elsewhere, and made the most beautiful images I've ever seen. Therei s great truth in your advice!
Shaun..I was impressed by your story and being a beginner myself, I can relate to how well photography acts as a stimulant..Life is always gives back something than to what it has taken...Cheers and thanks for sharing your story.
Such a beautiful, inspiring story! And such fabulous advice about just slowing down... So happy that photography is able to do for you what it does for so many of us; lift us up to a better place. You are right that it is not always about being technically brilliant; I believe that photography (any type) conveys emotions. If I feel something when I view a photo, then in my mind it is great, no matter how it was taken or with what equipment. Keep shooting what makes your heart sing! Also, please share some of your work!
I would love to see your pictures Shaun, do you have a link where they can be viewed?
There are alot technically advanced photographers who shoot only marginal pictures. It has been my experience that a great picture comes from a sharp eye, and an open heart.
Quite happy to know that photography gives you a new dimension! I am thankful for all the advancement in technology and healthcare facilities which help us all to tread into better options of creativity and self explorations. Me too a great beneficiary in dividing deeper into the ecstasy of visions of image-making at a late age and I am happy to discover more and more!
Its good to hear a story like Shaun's even though the circumstances that led to his discovery of photography are far from what I would wish for anyone. I certainly agree with him on slowing down. My photography has certainly suffered from hurrying too much and is one of the major factors for not getting shots you imagine when getting to a location. Thanks Shaun.
Very inspiring..Please share your works!!!
Very powerful story, thanks so much to Shaun for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. It's true that when things get a bit too much there's nothing like grabbing the camera and getting out of the house! I hope you get the confidence to share your shots with us, too. I'm sure they're special.
Having fun is the best theray and it is brilliant that you chose photography I just stepped up my photography (from a point and shoo to a DSLR) to add some "a feel good" to my life.
Sean, my Grandfather, Nowell Ward, and my father Robert Ward were both professional photographers. They had many accolades through their lives. My Grandfather was a portrait photographer who won many awards with his pictures and wrote two books on photography, and my Dad was an architectural photographer with many big clients, like A.C.Nielson. I'm more into nature, because of the randomness and beauty of it. I have found that photography has been great therapy for me, as I suffer from an anxiety disorder. I can't say weather it's better or worse than a physical issue, but let me tell you it's a daily struggle for me as I'm sure it is for you. Photography is a great way to show expression, and it's also a form of therapy and creativity that most people wouldn't understand. Stay positive, and keep up the good work!!
Shaun, you have given a very good example of what photography can bring to us. I always believe that a great photographer is not just able to take pretty photos, but also inspires and influences other people. What kind of gears and camera settings are not important, the most vital part is the spirit and dedication behind the camera.
Please share your works to us so as to heal and encourage our mind.
Your stories have been truly inspirational. Shaun, wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for the advice of slowing down.
There is a time comming when you will have a whole body back, better than your youth.
Oh I am so thankful you found photography therapeutic and creativity is revisiting you. God bless you, and prayers for continued healing and help. ?
Where can I sign up to participate in the 365 challenge?
I have recently gone through breast cancer, definitely can feel the depression many of you are going through. I know nothing about cameras, lenses, taking pictures or the what-to-do..I recently bought a Nikon D3000, and have no idea if I bought wisely or not.
Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for the great tip, it really helped me. Best wishes for you.
Shaun, I applaud you! Photography is a new found passion for me. I've realized I NEED it in my life. It helps me see my world with my heart and has helped me be grateful and appreciate life.
I work at a pediatric orthopaedic hospital and am forwarding this as a recommendation for our patients. I believe photography can also help them celebrate life in ways they never imagined.
Great story, I too was led to photography by illness. I suffer from Environmental illness, things like perfumes, soaps, air fresheners, fumes from auto and the list goes on, make me very sick. I know what it is like to have to change the way you live your life. It is very hard emotionally. Photography has helped me also to take my mind off my pain both physical and emotional. I like photographing lots of different things but I specialize in pets, I love working with them it is so rewarding. I struggle every day with my illness but with photography I realize there is something I can accomplish in spite of my illness, it is a challenge that keeps me going.
Do publish your photographs, would love to see them.I have a cocker spanial, she has been my model since she was five weeks old she is now fourteen. To view my photos check them out at www.oliverphoto1.smugmug.com.
Shaun, you've inspired me and I thank you for that. It's therapeutic looking through the viewfinder and forgetting about everything else in the world. This weekend I am fortunate enough to head to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and will be capturing the last of the fall color for the year. And I'm taking your advice... slow down and really consider what I'm seeing.
Thank you for your story and I wish you the best.
Obviously photography can be so much more than simply taking pictures. Its encouraging to read all of these comments and know that we are not alone, and can share in each others struggles and provide encouragement. I have taken to following my own version of the 365 idea. I have a new house being built across the street and I have been trying to take a photo everyday or every few days of its construction, from the exact same spot. I then hope to be able to create a slideshow of its construction.
Thank you DPS for posting this. I was diagnosed with brain cancer several years ago just on the cusp of beginning a Masters Degree. After intensive radiation and brain surgery - I came out of the ordeal somewhat damaged to the extent that although I returned to the my studies I soon realized it was not a wise choice. I left the studies not knowing where things were going to go. Severe depression and a sense of failure set in.
I've always had an innate quality of framing things - that "wouldn't this make a great picture" element which lends itself to painting and specifically photography. In a nutshell, in the past couple of years photography has allowed me to wade through waters of uncertainty. Not knowing where it was going to lead and taking it one day at a time within my new context... I've come somewhat full circle seeing the health challenge as a blessing. I've tapped into a whole side of my being that was either dormant or not allowed to flourish. Online resources such as DPS, flickr, the numerous tutorials for cameras and post processing have allowed me to take this at my pace and I treat it as my university at home. And the results never cease to amaze me and I am grateful.
Shaun, Thank you for sharing.
It helped put some perspective on things for me today.
I especially like your tip to slow down. I am often times that guy running around between work and family obligations. The part I enjoy most about photography is that it helps me slow down and see the moment and really see the beauty that is in world around us.
I became serious about photography immediately after being diagnosed with juvenile macular degeneration, color blindness and DVD strabismus in 2007. Similar to what Shaun said, photography helped me get my mind off how bad my vision was.
I´m very thankfull for your story and recovery. You have your style to take photos, I have mine. It can help us to see more and understand more about us, other people and about world. That´s great. - and to read that photografying has helpt your so much. But you has the ability to activate your creativity, may be with somebody.
You are a true inspiration and reading this has made me realise, anyone can you anything if they put their minds to it.
Good for you Shawn. I am encouraged by how you took the challenge to fight depression and "focus" on something else (no pun intended.) That goes for the rest of you too that have written with the similar challenges and the same spirit of overcoming. Good for you! You can give others hope and a reason to press on. Let the world see your work and hear your stories.
I own a small digital art & photo printing business / gallery, and have been encouraging our local artists and photographers to put their work out there for people to see. We have a blind man that does pottery, a woman who just started painting in her mid 70's, another older lady who took up carving to fight panic attacks. And they all are quite good at what they are producing. I'd encourage all of you, to get your visions through photography and your story of hope, out there and up on the walls for people to see. We all need each others encouragement.
Thanks for sharing your story Shawn.
A great contribution to this network, Shawn, and I hope you're able to do all you want to do.
But I wouldn't worry so much about not being able to "get to the angles" the able-bodied can. Although, I can still get around at age 63, my mountain-climbing and skydiving days are well at an end. I'm good for only about an hour prowling around a shopping mall. And getting off the paved highway or walking down a mountain instead of taking a cable car are not nearly as enticing as they once were.
Still, there's plenty to shoot in what ever is available to me, wherever I can get to.
Telling your story, as you've started here, is a valuable contribution, probably the most valuable thing any artist can do.
Bravo Shaun, I salute you and your determination. People like you are such an inspiration to those of us who take our health and bodies for granted.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and many momentous years of photography.
It is absolutely Stunning, overwhelming and humbling the amount of comments that have been put up in reply to Shaun's Post, the amount of Love and Compassion we have for our fellow human beings is quite amazing ... it reaffirms my faith in humanity - i just wish we could all show a little more love, compassion and respect to nature and wildlife - Darren, posting up 'Shaun's Story' was the beginning of something BIG for DPS it will take you to undreamed of heights, Shaun is very obviously an inspiration to many people and Darren so too are you for publishing this amazing story of 'Triumph over Adversity'. It does put my 'Disability' into perspective, and although it is a disability and i have days that i literally cannot move and i'm bed-bound, i am truly blessed to be able to get around on my own two legs (most of the time)!!! Thank you Shaun and Darren and DPS ... We would dearly love to see your work Shaun.
Also it just confirms my long held suspicions that us Photographers (in general), whether amateur or pro are a BLOODY GOOD BUNCH OF PEOPLE!!!
Your article has put me to shame. I was recently diagnosed with diabetis and with two small kids I fell into deep dipression when all the complications this illness can bring. In the last two years I purchased a D40x and began taking photography classes with the community center in my town and then my husband upgraded me to a D90. After my diagnosis I gave up the classes, put away the cameras, and was angry and depressed . . . . actually I think I still am. I thought why study something for which I need to see when I will go blind with this illness....... again, your article has put me to shame . . . . . right now I can still get around and still see to continue my classes . . . .. . your article made me realize I was giving up and Shaun with his limitations is finding ways to take better pictures . . . . you are an inspiration . . . . . I've picked up my camera again and have just enrolled in another class . . . . . Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Shaun for sharing your story.
For us Photographers who run around from shot to shot with out taking in the view .
I agree with you that we need to slow down to take in the view and take pictures.
I belong to a club where competition is the main focus and I had falling into the trap of taking a pictures of what I think would win and not what I want to take. I lost interest stop taking pictures for 6 months because I was not happy with what I was taking plus there was other issues.
With a the encouragement of a good friend in Florida ,who's going through the same thing.... I made the decision to take pictures of what I Like and not to worry about if the judge is going to like it or not and I have found freedom in taking my pictures.
last weekend a friend and I went on a trip with our cameras drove and took lots of pictures, it was a blast.
Thank you Shaun for that gem of Advice .
I totally relate to this article as well. As an essentially wheelchair-bound person myself (as in, outside my home-I get around in my house by paddling myself on a skateboard while laying on my stomach), as well as a little person, I have lots of physical restraints to get over to be able to do things. As a little person, my arms and legs are unusually short, so it makes it VERY difficult to reach things. And I've been practically wheelchair-bound since I was about 6-and I'm 19 (almost 20) now so...it's been a while! But I've been into photography since 7th grade and I just love it! My dad built me a tripod out of one of those flexible lights that you clamp onto a desk or whatever. So I just clamp it onto my wheelchair armrest and I'm good to go! I also have a special wheelchair that allows me to elevate the seat about a foot or so, so I'm able to be almost eye level with people (almost!) and it also lowers to the ground so I can actually get around pretty well now (only had this chair for about a yr so far-before it was just a regular wheelchair that I'd had since I was like 6) and it's making a big difference in my photos. I'm really getting into macro photography now.
That is an awesome story. Thank you for enriching our lives. Best to you!
I can very much relate to this story. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in spring of 2008. In July of 2008 I started doing portraiture and it is my emotional therapy. There are days that the illness prevents me from doing anything with my camera, but on the days when life is hard, I know I can get out and shoot something and feel better.
When we separated, I ended up all alone except for my Jack Russell Terrier. He was a life line that meant I didn't come home to a cold empty house after work.
After retiring, I spent seven months fixing up our motorhome, then we spent two years seeing Oz. That dog has been everywhere including Tasmania, except Western Australia.
Sadly I lost him on July 2011 just before he turned eleven while travelling. For ten years he was my only companion and we did everything together. He even featured in National Dog magazine, sitting on the tank of my Suzuki GSXR600R where he rode for six years.
Losing him was truly a life changing experience that left me dazed and without motivation.
Deciding to take my PAS photography to another level, I dived into DSLR with an exponential learning curve - film was never that complicated. The exercise has been successful in the bridging the gap he left in my life.
I know I can't have him back and the hundreds of photos I have of him will always be a reminder, so he will always have my heart, while the DSLR photography is helping me to move on. Good mates would want that for each other. Thanks Shaun.
Thank you for this post Shaun! After reading your note I realize 2 things. One, I have no more excuses. Period. Two, I do need to slow down and consider not just what I am shooting but also why I am taking the shot. A lot to consider.
Thank you for sharing Shaun & all the best. I've have had a chronic illness for a number of years now & enjoyed photography longer still. Depression is an associated condition with my illness. Lately it's been worse but to pick up the camera & go for a walk is far more therapeutic than I ever realized when I had good health. It doesn't cure the illness but gives you a sense of achievement or accomplishment that certainly lifts the spirit.
It was very close to home for me having been in a MVA 18 months ago.
Whilst my injuries to my spine are not a serious as yours, My passion for photography as certainly been a big part in me getting out of bed each day.
I think now the emotional pain of putting down the camera, would hurt much more than the physical pain I endure everyday, especially when taking photos.
Very moving story, all the best to you Shaun! I also used photography in a therapeutic way when I used to suffer from depression. Then a couple of years ago it turned out that my depression was caused by coeliac disease and it just vanished after changing my diet. Interesting enough without the depression it felt like I had lost all my creativity. Before my depression vanished I didn't realise how much my photography was fueled just by suffering. It took me a long time to find inspiration again, but finally I feel not only stable but also creative. I'm still chronically ill and due to my illness I can't travel easily or eat food that hasn't been prepared with care. I'm also still in pain regularly, but after a few years I have sort of adjusted to this life. Nowadays photography is therapeutic for me in a different way: It's not expressing my suffering anymore, but rather it helps me feel like a real person again. The person that is left when you subtract illness and pain.
An inspirational story from an Inspirational person, thank you Shaun, get well, stay strong my friend!
I too have health issues, nowhere near as severe as yours, but i am limited to what i can do and i am on a permanent disability, with fortnightly payments from Centrelink, i have a Wife (my carer) and four beautiful children, my camera and photography in general is to me, also therapeutic.
As you said Shaun, Slow Down, it changes your perspective on a lot of things, you notice a lot more and therefore get photo's that others may not capture.
Thank you for sharing your story Shaun, Take care man.
sorry Shaun... spelt your name wrong, .... realized just as I hit the go button!
Thank you Shuan for your post. It comes at a very relevant time for me. I just lost my only child to suicide last Friday. He was 40, so not a youngster, and despite having been away from home for 23 years, he still was my child. The only way I have remained somewhat sane over the past few days, is photography... not taking, but visiting site like this (thank you Darren, I am a faithful reader), and re-editing old stuff.
What a Great story and hope the best for your future.
You and I have some things in common and it was such a relief and another surge of hope to read your entry. While I am not confined to a wheelchair for physical reasons, I am confined because of cardiac and neurological reasons. It has been 4 years for me and what I have learned is that I am the only one in North America with this particular set of symptoms with no actual diagnosis, no cure, and limited treatment options. If any of us have empathy at all, I have a tiny understanding of your pain and discomfort.
I loved your message to slow down. When I was able-bodied, I used to run around like that and go from special place to special place looking for unique shots. Yesterday, I spent over an hour working with a package of crayons and aperture settings to learn a little more and I got a couple of favourites out of the lot. Not award winnning but ones that I like and that I can share with friends and family! Now that I have "different strengths" (my term for my situation), I have found my camera to be a healing tool and one that has provided much escape from the drudery and depression of being limited in ways you were not before.
PS. Have you thought about doing self-portraiture. I had a friend who did a 365 day photo challenge where some part of her body had to be in every photo she published in her Blog. It was amazing. Some day, you might not have as much furniture as you do now. It probably doesn't seem like something hopeful to photograph but for me I think that I see progress of myself in photos that I didn't see with just everyday eyes. Also, I ended up photographing myself in comfortable positions which helps to remind me what would be comfortable when it all seems overwhelming.
I would love to see your photos someday!
I am struggling with health also. I am creating a circle on Google+ for those who are interesting in sharing and supporting each other as we heal. My camera and the community on Google+ is saving my sanity. If you do decide to connect with me there, please let me know you came from this blog site, and I will add you to the circle.
Its interesting, because the reason I found this site is because I am starting to try to learn Ps, and my camera, better. I am a strong advocate for Camera Therapy.
Congratulations and best to Shaun' future in photography.
I am 83 years old and have been an amateur photographer for over 60 years.
At the present time I can't walk due to arthritis and need a walker to get around. I still do my photography by recycling my old images and try to photograph from my car.
I still drive with hand controls and enter photo competitions weekly on the internet and in local competitions.
It is very stimulating and keeps my mind active.
I write many articles of a photographic nature for the Photographic Society of America and my local camera club, the Schenectady Photo Society.
Thank you again, Shaun! God bless!
I was very impressed from your story . Photography save you for loneliness and isolement on your house . I know this when I came back from the war I close me in my house between four wall and when I BEGIN photography , I begin to live again . I go out to the street and I was happy again . I agreed to that photography was therapy and hope for well being . I hope for you to become a great photographer .
Thank you for sharing your story! Photography has also helped me get through tough times, that's why I picked it up about two years ago. Recently, I was without my DSLR for two months and I actually found myself starting to get depressed. Now that I've been reunited with it, I feel like I'm in love again. :) It's a great feeling.
I was very touched by Shaun's story and I can only imagine what photography must mean for him now. I myself have found a new life through photography. After my divorce in Portugal a few years ago, I took of to Brazil with 1.500 euro in my pocket, a laptop and my camera. After having spend the money, I transformed my camera into a means of income. Ever since, I have been able to develop the beginning of a tiny career and I have managed to survive on photography, something that had been a wish of mine for many years.
I always read the tips for the weekend. Keep up the good work.
Good luck to you Shaun! I really hope you''ll be able to enjoy life again, even though in a different way.
What a great story! Even though I have loved photography since I was a kid and take family photos galore, I was hit by an emotional "tsunami" two years ago when a son left his family. My happy family was shattered, and I stopped taking photos except of my beloved four grandchildren. I lost interest in photography until I discovered that there was a Great Blue Heron rookery within walking distance of my downtown office. Wow - what an amazing treasure trove it became. My Canon DSLR came to life, and I shifted my "focus" from family to wildlife. Through it God spoke to me that if He can take such amazing care of these animals, He can surely take care of my family. Peace descended, and I have a fantastic collection of wildlife.
Shaun, your story couldn't have come to me at a better time. I've been depressed as of late and, therefore, taking less photos... I tend to drop everything when I feel this way. You have inspired me to quit work early today and go take photos. Of anything!
Dude, you are certainly an inspiration and i wish you God's blessings.
I am more or less in a wheelchair all of the time for the past six to eight months, because of some auto-immune disease that no one can pin a name to. I was a fairly prolific photographer before this happened, but have been having to relearn how to take images from a lower angle, without getting extraneous content into them. It has been a challenge, believe me, but a very worthwhile one, as it gives me a sense that better things will be coming. I have recently sold some of my "wheelchair images" as I call them, for quite good prices, so I have that to look forward to, as well. This post has been very inspiring to me. Thanks for including it.
Thank's for sharing your store Shaun.
Just wanted to say I have a similar experience in the sense I suffer from depression too and that photography has been and is very important in that I have to focus on the image alone when I take pictures and is absolutely necessary to forget everything else. Also I consider it as a form of meditation and a way to see and in a way "create" the beauty of life. Thank you for sharing your experience and good luck in getting better, you are not alone.
My story about therapeutic photography is really my son's: he is 5 and on the autism spectrum. Photography (either with a point and shoot or now with my iPod touch) has been a really great medium for him to express how he sees his world. Unlike you, he is a *fast* shooter (as in pretty much everything in his life, he is go go go, as only a five year old with all the energy in the world can be). But his point of view is spectacular, to me.
Actually, my interest/ love of photography really started happening around when we first started noticing our son's differences and photography (especially photography R and his world and seeing him and his beauty through the lens) got me through a lot of rough patches in his earlier years, too, when his behaviors were a lot rougher to parent and he had less speech. So, therapeutic photography is part of my life, too.
Thanks for sharing your story, Shaun (and to Darren for publishing it!).
This is a truly amazing and inspiring story. I've been dealing with depression for many years now. During my dark times I have a hard time feeling the creativity to go out and shoot. Reading your story Shaun has changed my mind attitude, at those times maybe that's when I should be doing something creative.
Also, I'd love to see the work of someone so inspiring!
Thanks for the story and hope.
Thank you for sharing your story, Shaun. I pray that you continue to heal, and grow as a photographer. I know many people that use photography as therapy. I know I did. When my son was diagnosed with Stage 3 brain cancer, my husband and sister urged me to take a class that would force me to take photographs every day. I did, and am so grateful for the support it provided. My son is healthy and I still take photographs.
After reading this I feel ashamed of myself for sometimes not finding time to do what I love - photography. Thanks for sharing your story. Made me think that there should not be any excuse to ever go out and do what you are passionate about. You are an inspiration not only to me but to a lot of people. Thanks for sharing and motivate myself and others to not just take things for granted but really be great full for what we have.
The annoying and frustrating thing about being a wheelchair photographer is missing that perfect shot because you can't get close enough or in the best position!
I took up photography 3 and a half years ago when I had to stop working because of stress-related illness and depression. I fell into it accidentally when my husband and I bought a decent camera for taking holiday snaps. The camera quickly became "mine" and I started to discover a new creative side to me that I did not know existed. Having something new, exciting and something I seemed to have a natural talent for certainly helped me to recover and start to find good in my life again.
Since giving up work, I have also had 4 miscarriages - each of which tipped me back into depression to varying degrees. Getting out and about with the camera and concentrating on learning new skills and techniques again took my mind away from the negatives in my life and has given me something to aim towards. I know I will never return to the career I had worked my whole life towards, but I have hopefully found a new one in photography!
I hope you continue to recover, keep your positive attitude and continue to enjoy photography.
What a great story, quite humbling.
I was on tears while reading this article - but that was tears of happiness. Shaun has really motivated me to think positively - and look forward to good things in life. Shaun, from now on you will always be on my prayers - you will get well supersoon - the world needs more people like you who can inspire others to live - and shoot !!!
Darren - thanks to you too for your thoughtful decision to publish. This is the best thing that happned to me in a long time!!!!
I am amazed by the determination of people like our fellow photographer!
And I feel grateful for your tips!
Thank you for everything and I hope you get over this situation soon!!!
The reason I do it for pure personal pleasure. My wife and I went through some pretty rough times, arguing like cat and dog, the photography helped and still helps me to keep calm and not get stressed over other serious issues in my life. My job and travel involved are quite stressful, having the shooting to look forward to at the end of the week always gives me something to look forward to and gives me a focus to each week. My wife gives me plenty of time and space to do my hobby knowing it helps me to calm down when I am stressed by problems at work. No idea what state my life would be in if I didn't have photography to bring balance.
I know several people where I work who get stressed and they simply go home and fume over their problems and don't have something creative to "exorcise the spirits". They could really do with getting behind a canvas or a camera.
The last point is extremely well made and something I try harder and harder to do now more than ever. Simply pick one location and work it to death in all types of conditions, try to understand how light changes its mood and influences the compositions I want.
It's good read about someone down to earth and how photography has brought huge benefits to their life, not just another pro with a unique vision making it big.
Such a great story. Thank you for sharing not only your challenges and suggestions for the "able bodied" but for reminding me why I love photography. Best of luck on your adventures ahead.
Awesome awesome awesome, I sincerely wish you all the best. You can't change the past, but you are now shaping your future.
touching story.. hope is all works out well for you..
Wow this is just such an inspiring story!
i am touched with shaun's story. i hope and pray for his faster recovery!
Great story and great advice (about slowing down) but how are all these people responding tomorrow. Here on my planet it is still the 26th of Oct.
I will be sharing this post on Facebook to motivate more people around me.
Slow or not slow, good photographer/bad photographer doesn't matter, all that matters is to value what we have and not take it from granted.
Thank you very much for that post! It was very inspiring and I hope that many people have the chance to take up a camera as you have.
What sensational inspiration Shaun and Darren. Using photography as a motivating and dream tool, this is what will help you to keep your energy high Shaun. Keep on keeping on, and continue to use the amazing tool of photography to lift your spirits.
we don't know each other even not introduced and communicated ever before, but i like you...! each and every photos coming out from your camera is a mile you crossing towards betterment and will be a checklist to me and fellow speedy 'clickgraphers" to study before pressing the shutter button. i haven't seen any of your photos yet. but, hat's off to your will and self motivation. get well soon!!
I am an occupational therapist who is an avid photographer. This is an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your inspiring words. I spent three years in a wheelchair following a car accident and many days it is my camera lens that helps me see the world in a different light. It helps me appreciate life. Continue taking pictures, inspiring others, and providing your unique viewpoint through your pictures!
thanks everyone for your feedback - I'm passing all this onto Shaun!
Wow, you are great! At least better than me... You have great advice where I am following now. I have slowed down a lot, from thousands of photos everyday to 1-2 pictures per week.
I think i have mental disorder a bit - I have no problems to spend thousands of dollars for anything, but now, spending hundreds of dollars will make me "think too much"... I think I am going to be crazy..
Thank you for sharing your story. Photography is a wonderful & creative outlet. I'm so glad you discovered it! The possiblilties are endless!
Thank you Shaun for sharing your story and wisdom.
Thank you for sharing your story Shaun. It is inspiring reading about how you are overcoming such challenges to explore a newfound love of photography. Wishing you all the best with your rehabilitation and your continuing photographic journey.
Photography can be a great career if you enjoy taking pictures and creativity. But to be a great photographer you have to know how the camera works and what each part does. If you don't know, this article gives a great explanation.
Photography is still a hobby for me. At 55, still so much to learn. I took a photoshop course last year and jokingly referred to it as my "basket weaving".
It helps me get my mind off the stress from work.
I recently was challenged to shoot film again and found it really makes you slow down and think about your shot.
Photography and processing, certainly, is therapy for me.
Wow, what an amazing read - you have so much to offer, and so much to teach the rest of us - a totally new perspective on the world. We have a couple of friends that are wheel chair bound, and anything to gain understanding and insight into uplifting their lives and sharing something in common, like photography, is brilliant. You have given me a great idea to take a friend or two on photography outings... Thank you so much!
It's great to hear what a positive contribution that your hobby has made to your life. Hope it gives you much pleasure for years to come. I too love the relaxing pleasure of photography and just getting out and about.
Thank you for sharing your story, Shaun....I hope you'll share your photos, too!
Shaun, thank you for being brave and sharing your story. Your message is beautiful, and will stay with me for quite a while.
Thank you very much shaun for sharing Your Story. I would Like to Add you as a friend.
I salute Shaun's determination.. thanks for sharing it..
Thanks for sharing your story. I will counter your comment about being out with other photographers and not being able to get the shots that they get with you should look at it from the point of view that you see a world from a perspective that able bodied photographers do not see. That gives you a unique perspective that you should embrace and exploit.
This is a truly inspirational story Shaun and thank you for sharing.
I sincerely hope you continue to improve, your story has made me take a step back and think. I feel very humble.
Shaun, this was very inspiring and I hope that you continue to heal. It's wonderful that you found photography as a creative and therapeutic outlet. I think that it is also a therapeutic outlet for most of us here as well.
Wow! What an inspirational story. Thanks for sharing it.
I love your story and thank you for sharing it. I wonder how many other people out there would enjoy "photo-therapy"....you are inspiring me to start something new in my town! Please publish your photos!
Thank you for sharing your story. I have to use a mobility scooter so I know some of your challenges ... not a problem if you want to shoot belt buckles :-) I also struggle with stability in holding objects so I chose a camera without video ability (Nikon D80) and have purchased a couple of different lenses for it.
I take photos for myself, but I did enter some at the county fair last year and won two People's Choice awards. Was I surprised!
But I do think you are right about slowing down. It does make a difference.
I can relate as well. Photography was an outlet for me when I was struggling with depression after a nasty breakup.
This is very inspiring. Amazing.
Very nice inspirational story! Glad to hear you've found a reason to have hope it's sometimes hard even when your not in a tough situation these days. I love photography and it's certainly becoming an outlet for me as well!
Thank you for sharing your story, Shaun. Very inspirational and timely for me.
This is a great story! So many things one can relate to, even without having to go through an accident. The tip of slowing down? That is true for everybody! Thanks!
I too have a story to tell. Unlike Shaun's dramatic moment, I had an undiagnosed illness which had me going from doctor to doctor for nearly two years. To say that it was frustrating is an understatement. At the time I was 53 and attending Community College; working towards a degree. I struggled each day back at school but kept at it nonetheless. When Christmas time came my husband surprised me with a Panasonic Lumix DMX-3. He said the gift was meant to distract me from my pain. Boy did it! After only months my husband once again had a bright idea--why don't we try and sell your work at our local farmer's market. So, we did.
It is now four years later, over 5,000 prints sold and I'm still taking pictures every day and loving it! No, I never found out the cause of my problems, and some days I'm still having them, however, photography has been a real life saver for me.
I, too, learned much from your site in the early years--keep up the good work! I believe you've been very successful because you have articles pertaining to every level of photography. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing this story, it very inspiring to hear.
I don't know how this would work for you, but I find the concept interesting.
I really enjoyed your story and admire you for sharing it and doing photography. You could get some awesome shots from your perspective. I would love to see some of them. I would really enjoy if I could go shoot with you smoetime. I to have had a surgery that put me in a situation but not as bad as yours I too suffered from depression still do. I didn't pick up my camera for months. That's another story.
thank you for sharing your story. I think you gave everybody a life-lesson.
I wish you all the best, I am sure you will never surrender and results will come.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had a life changing injury a few years ago myself, and the permanent losses of so many activities really laid me out. I turned back to photography (I loved it as a kid) as a lifeline to creativity, and never looked back. I have a really good friend who used it as therapy to find beauty in the world after the death of her infant son.
It's wonderful to know that there are others like us, who bound by the common thread of photo therapy. I wish you all the best in your recovery; know that people are pulling for you!
wow photography is great.It acts as an good medium for stress relief for those who have tough work life.I love travel and wildlife and photography.I feel charged up after a break.
Thanks for sharing your story - I hope things continue to get better for you and you continue to find inspiration in Photography.
Mine isn't quite as dramatic, but I think photography has been like therapy to me too. I have been struggling to get pregnant now for a year and a half and it led me to become depressed and feel worthless. Photography opened my eyes. The fact that I can take pictures that have a unique point of view and that I really love makes me realize I am not worthless just because I can't get pregnant right now. In a way, I am grateful for my situation because it led me to my greatest passion.
What a fantastic story! Even though I have not had all of the challenges that you have, I too find photography therapuetic and it always lifts my mood.
I sincerely relate to Shaun's story. I have several health issues and struggle with clinical depression. When I'm feeling especially depressed and resenting life, photography makes me stop and appreciate the world. I joined the 365 Project so that I have accountability to pick up my camera every day. Photography hasn't cured me, but it has enhanced my life.


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Jim Knopik is living proof that farms can thrive without harmful chemical inputs. He's a rancher in Nance County, Nebraska, and he supports better protecting people and wildlife from pesticides.
Jim raises cattle on his 460 acres of land in the hills above the Loup River Valley. His family has been farming and ranching the same land for 65 years. His son Tom also farms 320 acres.
Jim's story is one that is becoming more common among farmers. He was a conventional farmer who saw a more lucrative and healthier option by switching back to more traditional practices, eliminating the need for conventional pesticides and fertilizers completely.
"When we were farming conventionally the soil loss from erosion was terrible and chemicals and fertilizer were a routine and expensive part of our business. Our switch to natural grass-fed beef production has greatly reduced input costs and improved soil health."
Moreover, Jim's switch has helped wildlife. The Least Tern and Piping Plover, both threatened with extinction, nest and breed along the Loup River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests not using certain pesticides next to the Loup River and its tributaries.
Jim has gone beyond the government's suggestion. He has found more sustainable ways to farm. In the few years since he changed his farming practices he has seen underground springs come back to life, a wider variety of plants and an increase in wildlife, especially in the variety of different birds, on his family farm.
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Instead of using insecticides, turkeys keep the grasshoppers down and chickens spread the cow manure, which limits flies. Jim has also constructed holding ponds, windbreaks and water lines to increase pasture rotations to support "mob-grazing." A practice that helps reduce the number of nuisance flies on his cattle and encourages cows to eat weeds instead of grass.


The latest release, 'Glass Houses', from UK-based songwriter Jack Watts sets the scene for 2018 as he prepares to record his debut album. Having already secured support from Spotify for the new single with additions to 'New Music Friday' playlists in the UK, Italy, Finland and Turkey, the track is also accompanied by a video directed by photographer/filmmaker Kenny McCracken. Gearing up for a very active 2018, Watts is back in the studio writing and recording more new music.
Following his debut EP 'Red Shortbread' and his follow up EP 'How It Is', Jack toured across the UK, performing with Roo Panes, Tor Miller, Slow Club, Flyte, Dan Owens, and Seafret. He's also played at Bushstock Festival, The Great Escape, Stockton Calling and recorded both a Burberry acoustic and Mahogany session.


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Malé Hradisko lies approximately  west of Prostějov,  west of Olomouc, and  east of Prague.

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