First Sight, Beginner’s Eye
Arches National Park, Utah, David Ulrich
When I wrote Zen Camera, I was thinking about Shunru Suzuki’s concept of “Beginner’s Mind” and its role in our inner work, how it can help keep our mind fresh and alive, and not overly crowded and limited by our accomplishments and knowledge. What does it mean to see like a child, and how can this help photographers and creative individuals? A couple of summers ago, I spent weeks with my two brothers cleaning out over 50 years of accumulated stuff from our family home in Ohio. Hidden away in boxes and in the back of closets was a treasure trove of personal insight: my mother’s ...
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