Other Worldly
October 1998
Mike Sherer stated-
> I am fascinated by your discussion of something other worldly in front of
> the camera...how can one capture such a concept...or is it a feeling to go
> for in your images...truly a fascinating concept that I would like to
> share with my students...
Paul Ruby responded-
> The concept is that the energy or the "source" is already and actually
> there.
> That we have to be available to accept it. Quiet yourself down.
> Get to a place in your mind and heart that will enable the subject to
> communicate to you.
> There is the unknown other world elements. They are sensed
> but not fully understood.
>
> You are correct in both counts
> 1. Something other worldly is actually there in front of the camera.
> 2. A photograph can cause the feeling in the viewer.
> 3. Both 1 and 2 can occur in both the making a particular photo and the
>viewing of the resultant image.
>
> It doesn't always work for all viewers. First they may not be available.
> Secondly their life experiences
> may take them to a different place.
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