streetcar to the exhibition grounds, and walking around there.

After 5 months with my camera, I'm still snapping too many pictures. I know the difference now between the meaningless shots I take and the ones that will excite me later. I'm narrowing down to what truly interests me, rather then anything that might be a good picture.

I was most excited to take the 6th and 7th pictures in this set. the 6th for the light and my sense that I was conveying something true about the subject. The 7th was so much about my mood, something emerging, I ought to call it a self-portrait.

The last picture was a lucky grab - well, just a bit more then that. I knew if I waited there for a bit, under an awning in pouring rain, something interesting would happen.

Whoa! I really like this last picture- very surreal. I wonder what that bull is thinking... I take it that this couple's taking cover from a downpour, right, and not taking offense at having their picture taken... ? Murasaki · 2007-05-28: 09:52

Whole set very nice, but I like mostly the last one... ????? · 2007-05-28: 09:52

You know how to do it...still, what on earth is that seagull doing there? jmsuuronen · 2007-05-28: 10:03

very nice post today! Fasterbit · 2007-05-28: 10:03

wow great set :P karcia · 2007-05-28: 10:06

the seagull is screaming JuliaGotz · 2007-05-28: 10:08

Rock and roll! tortoise · 2007-05-28: 10:34

love these Gotz. I'm really really impressed with your people shots. alexMachine · 2007-05-28: 12:20

Yes, your people shots are extraordinary! The 6th and 7th are favorites.....for the light, as you say, in the 6th, and the 7th.....I don't know..... for the intensity? Carley · 2007-05-28: 12:30

What a variety of stories ... something beyond with your B&Ws especially. Great stuff. I've been procrastinating buying a bandana - I gotta get one! ????? · 2007-05-28: 19:49

Great series - I think #6 and 7 are very good, and so is #1 and 8. ????? · 2007-05-28: 20:25

I like how 4 and 5 mirror each other. I like 7 too and think it is interesting that you feel it is almost a self-portrait. Was it the observer in you watching the observer in him? t2d4th · 2007-05-28: 22:04

I can't explain it well. There is a feeling inside of recognition and echo - an excitement about what I'm seeing, and a "that's it" feeling - that's what lurking unexpressed. Photography is a little like dreaming. Out of all the things in the world around you, you choose what speaks to you. What I choose, if I'm doing my best, reveals what matters to me. JuliaGotz · 2007-05-29: 14:55

oh, wonderful! i must admit, you hit a nerve in me with almost each of your shots. it's not always the joke bone reacting, although... rarely the tear bag either. no. 2 is just wonderful... makes me FEEL the punch and same time makes we want to know WHO HIT THE POOR GUY? WHO??? COME OVER HERE, YOU CULPRIT, I'M GONNA KICK YOUR A*%!! *grrr* stormfish · 2007-05-30: 11:13

Julia, your text is as insightful as your photos ... I appreciate how you share your thought process behind your pictures jonrake · 2007-05-30: 13:58

I'll look for it tonight - the tao of photography. JuliaGotz · 2007-06-05: 19:33