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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
It’s a great feeling when a post resonates with a reader especially someone who photographs. Thanks much Sheryl!
Awesome pictures illustrating such a complex philosophical concept, Shital. Love the last sentence as well, great post!
Thanks so much Xavi! Feels good to know that you liked the photos and the post.
Very introspective writing about photography. Every photograph must tell a story, evoke emotion, create interest, etc., instead of becoming a record.
Thanks so much
Loved this piece Shital. Photography is more than just documentation, it’s seeing the world as seen by the photographer at a particular moment
Thanks very much James
Great post! Thank you for the ruminations on photography and Poiesis...and of course the fantastic images
Captain B thanks much. I appreciate it.
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 :)
Thanks much Antony
Beautiful!
Thank you Alex!
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.
Thanks so much Donn and for especially letting me know which photos resonated with you.
I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on photography. I definitely agree that photography is Poieses.
I am glad you do! Thanks much!
I like this. Thanks for sharing! And great photos.
Thank you Dan happy you like the photographs!
Oh, and all the photographs are stunning as usual.
Thanks so much Manuela
I really enjoyed learning this new word and your evocative photos.
Thanks much Yasumi. I appreciate it!
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.
I am glad you liked the post Mike. Thanks much!
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.
Good to know you like the bird photograph Juliette. Thank you!
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!
Thanks much Sarah. Happy you like the photos
Love the concept!