A move, a concussion & the last days of summer…
© shāna, Levitating, 2006
It’s been an interesting couple of months. Shortly after moving to my new digs at the start of summer I suffered a concussion. This required rest, rest & more rest. Minimal stimulation is key to a lasting recovery I’m told. For the most part, amongst other things, that meant no computer, excepting for some peaks here & there. I’m slowly getting back to myself. September always seem to help move things along for me.
As usual, a camera helped get me through. I brought a borrowed digital point & shoot (yes, still don’t have one!) to the E.R. so in between the pain, fear & fainting came this self-portrait. Lovely, ay?! Art is about process, not product, as Julia Cameron so aptly states in The Artist Way. To that I add, as is life.
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau
On July 4th, fine art photographer and blogger Aline Smithson, showcased an on-line exhibition with “Summer” as it’s theme. Since I wasn’t able to share it with you then, I thought I’d bookend the summer by including it here. The image above, Levitating, is included in the The Lenscratch Summer Exhibition. Please have a look and relish summer’s last days. However, I’d love to hear from you in the comments below before you go!
Here are some of the images I made this summer:
© shāna, Girls At The Pool, 2011
© shāna, Untitled, 2011
© shāna, Baby Grand, 2011
I would love to hear from you in the comments below. While you’re at it, feel free to share the post by using the social media links below.
cheers from
I am inspired by your creatvity and your positve attitude.
Very glad you’re back, Shana. And such an honor to be chosen by Aline!
always LOVE your work…your photographs give off a feeling I can’t describe… so inviting, they draw you in…
kerry: so glad you like – coming from you that means alot!
ronny: great to see you too! muchas gracias
tony: in spite of myself, it’s good to know my “story’ reaches others.
mark: how cool to see you here! thanks for stopping by.
barri: i know you well enough to know what you “can’t” describe! : )
Dear Shana,
You’ve got a great sense of humor and a very positive attitude. Your pictures aren’t bad either. I especially loved the one of you.
Dear Shana ~ Wonderful set of images. I hope that you are feeling better. My best to you!
Beautiful blog Shana. I love your new images, especially the girls at the pool.
Xo
Stunning images! Wonderful seeing you this summer. Glad your injury is behind you.