And if a day goes by without my doing something related to photography,
it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up.
I know that the accident of my being a photographer has made my life possible.
Words & Photography by Richard Avedon
By Ben Giles
I love this about Music.
When it is created and then shared with pure motives, it is like the releasing of beautiful birds born to explore far flung skies, or the throwing of multicoloured confetti on that fateful, life altering day.
I love it when Music is expressed with the hope [not the expectation] of appreciation.
I love it when the releasing of a Sound gives wings to both the creator and the created.
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‘My centre is giving away, my right is in retreat. Situation is excellent. Perfect for attack.
- General Ferdinand WW1
One night President Obama and his wife Michelle decided to do something out of routine and go for a casual dinner at a restaurant that wasn’t too luxurious. When they were seated, the owner of the restaurant asked the President’s secret service if he could please speak to the First Lady in private. They obliged and Michelle had a conversation with the owner. Following this conversation President Obama asked
Michelle, why was he so interested in talking to you. She mentioned that in her teenage years, he had been madly in love with her. President Obama then said, “so if you had married him, you would now be the owner of this lovely restaurant”, to which Michelle responded, “no, if I had married him, he would now be the President.”
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Find your thing. [Check. Although I look forward to future discoveries.]
Work at it relentlessly. [Getting there.]
Love the life it brings you. [Oh Yesss.]
Thank you Muhsinah
Photography: Jide Alakija
I’m not sure who’s responsible for capturing this beautiful moment, but thanks Bumi for the heads up. x
