Sunday, May 10, 2009

Photography as Philology





My untrained eye, lack of creativity, unsteady hand, and crappy camera all come together in these photos. As such, I apologize. Sometimes I liken my photography (if I dare call it that) to my Hebrew and/or Greek translations. Both are a work of interpretation from an original to a representation. Both face the obstacle of inadequacy. Both never fully capture the import of the original presentation. Both forfeit the striking, salient features appreciated in their original context.

7 comments:

Susan Hasbrouck said...

Or, like my cooking.

jonbon said...

Yes. yes, justcurious. The same applies for me...and, well, most (all?) things I try my hand at.

Hey justcurious, 'just curious' when you'll commence your own blog?!?

Susan Hasbrouck said...

What? And have people bug me about not posting? :)

jonbon said...

touche, jc. you win....you always do.

Susan Hasbrouck said...

You know, I check this thing REGULARLY!

jonbon said...

Ouch, jc. You know, as it stands, you probably get on this thing more than I do--as evidenced by my delay in response. I'm...I'm embarrassed.

Is this a subtle hint? Do the masses cry for more?

Susan Hasbrouck said...

Puhlease, if anyone should be embarrassed it should be me, but stalkers have no shame!

Absolutely this is a cry for more from lots and lots of us. How does it feel to hear your name ringing against the internet rafters? Echoing off the visitor side bleachers? Jonbon! Jonbon!