Nature and Concrete

It can seem like a bit of contrast to compare nature to that which is man made (artificial, as it’s called), but the fact is that we are nature, because we are an occurrence of nature - produced by the earth and absorbed by the earth when we’re dead.

I’ve found peace with documenting nature as it is, with people and all, so, perhaps it can be said that my appreciation of nature has expanded and evolved to something even more exciting. Although I still find the image of the landscape before man enters enthralling, the incorporation of the human element is something to be appreciated and loved - and I’ve learned to love it.

I can’t say that I’ve done any particularly exciting bit of photography for the year, yet. Usually I try to get out of town to do something extraordinary at the beginning of the year so that I start the year ‘right’, but not this time - at least not yet. Perhaps I’ll get a jolt to do it soon and break the cycle of being in Georgetown for the past two months.

Photography has been on my list of things to get back on top of for the beginning of this year, and I’ve done some photography, but a bit more selective about what I capture, and post. Recently, I took a ride out to the Kingston Seawall, and captured a few images along the way. One particularly beautiful one was captured on Main Street Avenue - I stopped to grab a shot of some people walking only to realize that a graduate was having her photoshoot with none other than a buddy of mine - Jonathan Khanai. Stopped and chatted with him for a bit but then I saw another opportunity to shoot the scene in the avenue with two people walking hand in hand. It was even better than the one I had intended to shoot initially, and it came out great.

Interesting how these things happen - I was looking for one thing, missed the opportunity I thought I had first, and then got an even better one in return.

What is all this about - absolutely nothing, and everything. I just felt like sharing that experience. The afternoon turned out beautifully at the Kingston Beach, and I captured a photo that I’m quite happy with. Maybe I’ll print it and frame it.

Main Street Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana