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March 24th, 2006:

a weekend ahead

Some days I feel ambitious and I want to *do* something and *get out there* and *experience something*. Other days I’m feeling social and I just want to be surrounded by people and whatever that entails. Some days I want to be alone to do whatever is important to me at that moment. This weekend, however, I just want to do whatever feels good and not worry about what other people think or how I’m going to be judged or what my actions might mean. Maybe I’ll get my wish.

Those of you who know me know that most of my weekends are full. Very full. This weekend is no exception. However, it’s sort of a choose your own adventure weekend. I have some things that I have to do with no set time to get them done, I have things that are happening at certain times that I’m not fully committed two, and that I am committed to that are happening at specific times.

For instance, this weekend I *must* finish preparing my taxes so I can get them reviewed before April 15th. I also *need* to finish editing “the book”:http://revjim.net/2006/03/24/finding-place-the-photographs-of-daniel-james-fall-2005/.

Tonight, some friends are having a gathering that we hope to attend. At least I think it’s still happening. Te start time, end time, and goings on, however, have yet to be defined, so it’s quite open. There’s also two great bands playing together downtown that I’d love to go see. I’m also inclined to just go home and make myself enough martinis to keep me from driving anywhere. Besides, if you’re drinking martinis with a few smart, good looking girls, what more do you really need for a good Friday evening?

I’ve committed to going to my brother’s bachelor party on Saturday night, but the exact time that that happens is still open. Mike and I are possibly having brunch on Sunday (interested? let me know) though the time and location are still quite in the air.

I’d also like to get outside this weekend. It’s supposed to be nice and cool. A photoshoot would be fun too, if I could find a willing model. My truck could use a wash after all the mud this past weekend and the house is getting dangerously messy. But, these things can wait if they don’t end up working out.

“Finding Place”: The Photographs of Daniel James

“Finding Place” will be a book containing a collection of my photographic work from the Fall of 2005. It will contain approximately 90 images taken during this period ranging from Landscapes to Portraits and everything in between. To get an idea of some of the images that will be included have a look at the “Finding Place Gallery”:http://flickr.com/photos/revjim/sets/72057594067939867/. This gallery is a work in progress and will be reduced and expanded as images are selected for this special collection.

bq. “More Information on ‘Finding Place’ »”:http://revjim.net/books/20054q-finding-place/

Skins: Three Apples on Curved Back

This is a black and white image of three apples resting on the curved back of a nude woman. It is part of my project entitled "Skins" in which I attempt to combine still life and figure photography, comparing and contrasting the human form and skin with various other objects in a study of light and texture.

While the project is not yet complete, this image is intended to serve as an example of what is to come.

Part of Project: Skins.

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