We do often hear people say that something resonates and I think that can lead to misuse and devaluing of the word. (Think about the use of awesome!) Your detailed research has brought the word back to it's proper place. The experience of resonance is the reason I photograph. Just reading Julie DuBose's definition made my heart leap in remembering that, and then your words further defined and explained what I feel and yet can't put into words. Thank you!
Hi Angela. I think I photograph for the same reason, seeking that feeling of connection, yet not knowing when it will happen. Your language here (and Timothy’s below) describe resonance well. It can make your heart leap and it’s hard to put into words because it’s a whole body experience.
I love your response to Kim's post, Angela. Your comment that the experience of resonance being the reason you photograph made me sit up. Do you mean you photograph things that resonate with you, or that photographing creates a resonance?
I love this post, Kim. Much to think about, and way deeper than what I've always thought of in reference to things resonating with me. I think of resonance as a form of connection; it happens when I think I'm in tune with things (people/music/a poem/nature). I was at a piano recital recently, listening carefully with my eyes closed, to unfamiliar music, I felt a connection that surprised me, especially with the player's sustains (doubly surprising as it's not something I'd normally listen for). I'm fascinated by how something can feel feels profound or deeply meaningful when it resonates, and what it leads so, whether it's an insights, inspiration, or a sense of....clarity? I think the word I'm looking for is clarity.
I love your example, Tim, and your words describe it well - the fact that you closed your eyes, noticed/felt something surprising, profound, meaningful. I think what makes it so special is that the clarity (I like that word) is felt in the body and is hard to describe in words and yet, it’s changed you somehow.
We do often hear people say that something resonates and I think that can lead to misuse and devaluing of the word. (Think about the use of awesome!) Your detailed research has brought the word back to it's proper place. The experience of resonance is the reason I photograph. Just reading Julie DuBose's definition made my heart leap in remembering that, and then your words further defined and explained what I feel and yet can't put into words. Thank you!
Hi Angela. I think I photograph for the same reason, seeking that feeling of connection, yet not knowing when it will happen. Your language here (and Timothy’s below) describe resonance well. It can make your heart leap and it’s hard to put into words because it’s a whole body experience.
I love your response to Kim's post, Angela. Your comment that the experience of resonance being the reason you photograph made me sit up. Do you mean you photograph things that resonate with you, or that photographing creates a resonance?
I love this post, Kim. Much to think about, and way deeper than what I've always thought of in reference to things resonating with me. I think of resonance as a form of connection; it happens when I think I'm in tune with things (people/music/a poem/nature). I was at a piano recital recently, listening carefully with my eyes closed, to unfamiliar music, I felt a connection that surprised me, especially with the player's sustains (doubly surprising as it's not something I'd normally listen for). I'm fascinated by how something can feel feels profound or deeply meaningful when it resonates, and what it leads so, whether it's an insights, inspiration, or a sense of....clarity? I think the word I'm looking for is clarity.
I love your example, Tim, and your words describe it well - the fact that you closed your eyes, noticed/felt something surprising, profound, meaningful. I think what makes it so special is that the clarity (I like that word) is felt in the body and is hard to describe in words and yet, it’s changed you somehow.