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16-APR-2008

responding to your concerns/comments

Some of you dear folks have expressed concern about my state of mind/health in private messages. Others have posted very kind responses publicly to my announcement that I'll be taking some time away from PBase. I deeply appreciate all of your communications. Thank you for caring and for taking the time to let me know how you feel. I know I've never taken off like this before but this came on me rather suddenly...at least the awareness that I needed to take time out, did. I'd been aware for some time that I'd been struggling creatively.

I'm absolutely fine in mind/body/spirit, in fact I'm already exploring new--to me--ways of seeing and photographing the world. See the attached photo which is one of my first experiments. I just need some time of not "producing," ie., not posting photos, in order to refuel my creative zeal and hunger for originality. Don't worry--I'll be back! I'm so grateful to know I'll be missed ;=)

And now I really AM going to take some time off...

Patricia

Canon EOS 40D
1/15s f/2.8 at 17.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Janet Fish 23-Apr-2008 18:03
It took me a while to recognize that phenomenon. I'd reach a point that I thought was burn out time, and would vow to never make art again. But then after a rest, I'd be back to it. But it's exactly what you describe, needing time to rest your creative spirit, just like the ground needs to "rest" between growing seasons. You'll come back, refreshed and ready to create and work again. And it'll feel so good.
Roy Birger Nilsen22-Apr-2008 11:31
Your time-out is well deserved and your experiment by all standards a success. I`m looking forward to further creative photographic explorations.Enjoy life and be back soon!:-)
Guest 20-Apr-2008 03:21
I'm pleased to have returned from vacation in time to wish you well during your R&R. It's a good idea to take time off now and again. It certainly recharges the enthusiasm. I look forward to your return. Best wishes, dear Patricia!
Jean-Luc Rollier17-Apr-2008 08:24
Joli mouvement, belle ambiance! JL V
Guest 17-Apr-2008 04:12
:-)
Cindi Smith17-Apr-2008 01:40
This is very nice! I love the movement in it! Take what you need but don't be gone too long!!
Guest 16-Apr-2008 23:48
Sigh!
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography16-Apr-2008 20:29
I hope to see you soon Patricia :)
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography16-Apr-2008 20:27
Very nice :)
Paco López16-Apr-2008 15:14
Excellent mood again! VOTE!!
Guest 16-Apr-2008 14:42
Great image this is realy moving ;-0 Good luck with the refuel. You,ll be back to your creative best in no time.
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