Photography found, belated post & wishes

by coffeesister on 3 May 2008

Exactly a week ago, my youngest brother turned 24. As Joel nears that quarter-century mark, I’m struck by how much my brothers & I have in common despite how very different we each are. This all too familiar dichotomy may seem a given yet all three of our mum’s children are articulate, artistic & geeky. That’s quite a trifecta; the articulation & artistry we each got in different forms from Momma. I like to imagine I imparted the geeky nerdiness my brothers share with me.

Joel shares his art form with his & Jordan’s dad whereas Jordan is a traditional — though not traditional — artist like mum. I’ve always honored, amidst my aim to live poetically, the complementary roll of art appreciator. What has proven consistent for all three of us is the use of computers in whatever form of artistry we pursue. HDR Rendering, as shown below, is one of the ways Joel combines his two passions; the other being computer science, in which he has a degree.

Our mum’s birthday inspired a poem, Jordan’s birthday inspired a post & then another so I knew I’d commemorate Joel’s birthday on my blog too. He, convincingly no less, expressed appreciation for the more timely if brief well wishes offered in the previous Found Friday post. Last Saturday was not only Joel’s birthday but Momma’s 33rd Anniversary as well thus this post is meant as a gift to her also. Upon going into labor during an anniversary lunch with her husband, Momma tried to give Joel his own day but, generous from the start, he clearly didn’t mind sharing & was born six minutes til midnight.

beauty found in all
whether captured or enhanced
then offered anew

nature always sought
by foot or via the lens
explored and exposed

his kindness of heart
touches those surrounding him
informs all he does

laughter ever near
his wicked sense of humor
readily brought out

once a kissing bug
always a loving spirit
now he’s a hugger

born as if a gift
anniversary surprise
still giving each day

(|_|*cheers*|_|)
“Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man.”
~ Edward Steichen ~

PS: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOMMA & DAVID!!

mountain adventures;
hiking, camping, barbeque,
through moments of love

your thirty-three years
provided a family
brothers I’d not have

Pass the mug; share the love <3

Tagged as: family, haiku, photography

{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 mum 04.05.08 at 5:34 pm: Wow!!! You could not have made this mum more proud than you did with your beautiful post commemorating Joel’s birthday & also my 33rd(!!!) anniversary. I have SO often, during moments of quiet contemplation, realized how very happy it makes me that each of my children have pursued art in their own personal & unique ways. And you have just put my happy feelings & thoughts into words! Perfectly, as always! I am very, very proud of all three of you, and I can’t thank you enough for your gift of this heartfelt post. I love you immeasurably! <3<3<3

As an artist, you imparted ability & appreciation but, as our mum, you imparted the knowledge everyone’s capable of adding artistry to the world. You always make the point we all draw as children, reminding us we each have latent talent. Skills can be learned & styles of expression explored but it’s passion that brings out our inner artist.

You are more than welcome! It is my pleasure to know you & an immeasurable one in turn to actually be yours!! I love you too!!! <33 xox

equally proud sister & daughter |_|) “I think [we]‘re all mad. But that’s part and parcel of being an artistic genius, isn’t it?” ~ Charles de Lint
2 Lorna 04.05.08 at 6:28 pm: Lovely tribute to your family, geekiness and all.

We DO love being appreciated for our geekiness.. We can’t help our loveliness.

geek grrl |_|) “We have technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people.” ~ Pierre Omidyar [Without the internet, I'd be an orphan.]
3 BillyWarhol 04.05.08 at 8:43 pm: Art is awesome + so is yer Post! Love da HDR + Photography!!

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Cheers Everybody!! Billy Peace*

Art is awesome; in all its forms!

Dorian |_|) “Art is the desire of man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in.” ~ Amy Lowell
4 Joel 05.05.08 at 9:17 pm: Quite an intertwining of art-forms my sib, yours is one that I’ve often envied. Then again, it’s simply another vessel of expression — perhaps not different at all.

Love ya, and thanks for the tribute!

PS: Cheers to the ‘rents on 33 years of each other. Quite worthy of praise as well. :o]
5 coffeesister 09.05.08 at 9:13 am: You hit the art on its expressive head; we each express artistry through whatever we’re passionate about.

I love you too! Twas such a pleasure to create this post/gift.. Your art form of choice being photography helped make it a gift for your dad as well since 33 years — being my favorite number & all — needed more than well-wishes of happy returning.

|_|) “Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.” ~ George Bernard Shaw