Here's a description of Miksang that I found on the web. So much better than my feeble attempt at describing it.
Miksang, at its most basic level, is concerned with uncovering the truth of pure perception. We see something vivid and penetrating, and in that moment we can express our perception without making anything up—nothing added, nothing missing. Totally honest about what we see—straight shooting.
Markings.
Thinking that's enough man made things for now...back to stitching and nature!
Very interesting lesson in photography and philosophy! The camera should be an extension of your eye and your mind. Perhaps I'll try this style when the weather warms up a little. I'm always interested in the texture of things and have been known to take shots of odd little vignettes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful textural surfaces. I love the carved door from Thailand....
ReplyDeletebeautiful textures. k.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah ... would like to touch the screen!!!!
ReplyDeleteContemplative photography - interesting concept and stunning in translation. Thanks for the link to explain it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing concept, I would like to know more. The idea of perceptive photographing fascinates me, if I understand correctly no artificial trick is allowed to change the picture, in a word: no photoshop or manipulation whatsoever. Is this correct?
ReplyDeleteI think you will be interested in the book "The little book of Contemplative photography" by H. Zehr a review of which I published in italian here (http://www.circolofotografico.eu/the-little-book-of-contemplative-photography/#more-880).
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