The word “love” has a rich etymological history, tracing back to Old English. The Old English word for love was “lufu,” which was derived from the Proto-Germanic “*lubo,” a word closely related to the Old High German “luba” and the Gothic “lubo.”
These Germanic words are believed to have evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root “*leubh-,” which meant “to care, desire, love.” This root also led to the creation of words in other Indo-European languages, such as the Latin “libet” (“it is pleasing”), “libido” (“desire”), and even the Sanskrit word “lubhyati” (“he desires”).
Throughout history, the word “love” in English has been used to express a wide range of emotions, from affection and deep care to desire and sexual attraction, reflecting its complex and multi-faceted nature in human experience.
The word “avarice” comes from the Old French term “avarice,” which itself derived from the Latin word “avaritia.” “Avaritia” is based on “avarus,” meaning “greedy” or “covetous.” This Latin word is believed to have its roots in the Proto-Indo-European root *avē-, meaning “to desire or crave.” Over time, “avarice” came to specifically refer to extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Stop trying to be perfect. Just do it and move on. Shoot more pictures. Write more. Make more videos. Record your thoughts. Just put it out there and figure out what it all means later on…
I can’t stress how much I recommend downloading it and start using it daily… A truly off the grid workflow. No need for internet browsing and distractions
The etymology of “recalcitrant” can be traced back to the Latin word “recalcitrare,” which means “to kick back.” This word itself is composed of “re-” (back) and “calcitrare” (to kick), from “calx” (heel). Originally, it was used to describe an animal, like a mule, that kicks back and is unmanageable. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to people who are similarly resistant to authority or control.
The term “atavism” originates from the Latin word “atavus,” which means “ancestor.” “Atavus” is derived from “at” (father) and “avus” (grandfather, forefather). This term was adopted into scientific language to describe the phenomenon where an organism exhibits traits resembling those of its ancestors, far back in its lineage.
The story of Joseph and the coat of many colors is a famous biblical tale from the Book of Genesis. Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob, is favored by his father who gives him a richly ornamented coat, often described as a coat of many colors. This favoritism causes jealousy among his brothers.
Joseph also has dreams that suggest he is destined for greatness, which further incites his brothers’ envy. They conspire against him, initially planning to kill him but then deciding to sell him into slavery. Joseph is taken to Egypt, where he endures several hardships but eventually rises to become the Pharaoh’s chief advisor due to his ability to interpret dreams.
The story takes a turn when a famine strikes, leading Joseph’s brothers to Egypt in search of food. They do not recognize Joseph, but he eventually reveals his identity. The tale concludes with a theme of forgiveness and reconciliation, as Joseph forgives his brothers and the family is reunited.
This story is often interpreted in various ways, focusing on themes of jealousy, faith, perseverance, forgiveness, and divine providence.
There’s something so special about being outdoors. The open air, the trees, the breeze, the sunshine, the birds chirping, the people chatting, the connection between us, nature and human behavior is something I observe and uplift through street photography. The experience of exploring new places, and enjoying the unknown and the chaos of everyday life is what fuels me and my curiosity.
Champion the mundane
When you’re out on the street, embrace the mundane nature of everyday life. Sure, you could say life is boring and there’s nothing out there… But when you have a camera in hand, recognize that there is infinite potential in life itself for you to draw inspiration upon. Treat the world as a canvas and go out there with an open mind.
Get lost in the chaos
Find yourself lost in a new place. Go somewhere where you haven’t been before and perhaps find something new in these experiences. Of course, bring your camera along with you. Treat your photography as the ultimate excuse. You never know what doors this medium will unlock for you. A lot of the times we get caught up with making a particular project or finding order within life through photographs. I say, forget the basic notions of making perfect compositions, and making a project that resonates with the world.
Do it for yourself
Photograph for yourself, firstly, and transcend time through walking, observing, and talking with people that you meet along the way. To photograph is to exist outside this passage of everyday life and time itself. I say this, because when you’re making photographs, you’re actually observing life to its fullest potential. You’re finding beauty in the now, and in the everyday life that otherwise goes unnoticed. These pictures can then be uplifted and cherished for generations to come. The beauty of photography lies in this superpower, and I just want to spread that idea further and further into the world. I find that living in a modern society that’s so fast paced, and so focused on making technological advances, we oftentimes forget about the basic things that humans need to thrive. Photography is a tool that can allow you to reconnect with life in a new way, and I hope that you will go out there and play every single day and remain a child forever with a curious an open mind.
Something that I like to do when I come home from my photo walks is remix the images I’ve made using Procreate for iPad. A simple way to do this is by applying your own custom gradient map to the images.
First you download Procreate for the iPad or iPhone. I prefer using it on my iPad because it’s a bigger and beautiful way to view the images.
Click on the photo tab on the top right hand side of the screen when you open the application.
Select the photo that you would like to remix.
Click the magic wand icon on the top left-hand side of the screen and select gradient map.
Create your own custom gradient map by clicking on the plus icon at the bottom of the screen.
Click on the white square.
You’ll notice that a color selection tool pops up and from here you can select which color you would like to apply.
I personally prefer a strong red color as it is very dominant and striking. It seems to work well with my black-and-white photos.
Next move the two color squares to the center of the slider to create maximum contrast.
Then click the wrench at the top left-hand side of the screen and select JPEG to save the file.
Click save image and the picture that you have remixed will be sent to your photos library built into the the iPad.
Create a folder with all of your remixed photos and start sharing them!
Make the process as easy and to the point as you possibly can. I have no desire to tinker around at a computer or process any files. Small JPEG combined with High Contrast, Black, and White cranked to the maximum is the solution I’ve always been looking for. The fact that I can come home and import all my photos to the iPad photos app , cull through them and publish them within 5-10 minutes is still insane to me one year later.
