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Sheryl White's avatar

I love how this redefine photography for me...I feel my photography but this helps me understand what and why I feel so strongly about it!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

It’s a great feeling when a post resonates with a reader especially someone who photographs. Thanks much Sheryl!

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Xavi Buendia's avatar

Awesome pictures illustrating such a complex philosophical concept, Shital. Love the last sentence as well, great post!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Xavi! Feels good to know that you liked the photos and the post.

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Chidanand M's avatar

Very introspective writing about photography. Every photograph must tell a story, evoke emotion, create interest, etc., instead of becoming a record.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much

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James Freitas's avatar

Loved this piece Shital. Photography is more than just documentation, it’s seeing the world as seen by the photographer at a particular moment

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks very much James

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B Stings's avatar

Great post! Thank you for the ruminations on photography and Poiesis...and of course the fantastic images

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Captain B thanks much. I appreciate it.

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Antony Henao's avatar

Beautifully put: "In this context, an image is not just a record of the moment; it is the culmination of perception combined with expression in order to give meaning to a moment."

I love your profound insights on photography. It makes me think how sacred it can be to capture a moment through our lenses.

Thank you for sharing, Shital :)

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Antony

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Framing-the-Story w/AK's avatar

Beautiful!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you Alex!

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Donn Dobkin's avatar

Life the sentiment, I feel the same and who knows, maybe I’ll remember the term and build my vocabulary 😊. I also really love the second and fourth images.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Donn and for especially letting me know which photos resonated with you.

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Manuela Thames's avatar

I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on photography. I definitely agree that photography is Poieses.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

I am glad you do! Thanks much!

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Dan Jandl's avatar

I like this. Thanks for sharing! And great photos.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thank you Dan happy you like the photographs!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Oh, and all the photographs are stunning as usual.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks so much Manuela

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Yasumi Toyoda's avatar

I really enjoyed learning this new word and your evocative photos.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Yasumi. I appreciate it!

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Mike's avatar

Thanks for sharing! Lately, I’ve been fascinated by foreign philosophical and spiritual words without direct English equivalents. I did some digging and found that poiesis aligns closely with semiosis—the creation of meaning.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

I am glad you liked the post Mike. Thanks much!

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Juliette's avatar

I love the birds in your photos, Shital. Poiesis is a new term to me. As a linguist and a photographer, I appreciate this post! I will be looking for how it relates as I go out to shoot.

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Good to know you like the bird photograph Juliette. Thank you!

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Sarah Best's avatar

I am once again introduced to a new word via your newsletter, Shital! Thank you for writing about this and sharing your photos. Gorgeous as always!

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

Thanks much Sarah. Happy you like the photos

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anjali naran's avatar

Love the concept!

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