#own choice

[kern3l-panic-blog]

"A man chooses. A slave obeys."

Andrew Ryan - Bioshock

[delicatefool]

The future is not a straight line. There are many different pathways. We must try to decide that future for ourselves.

Kikyo

[poppins-me]

[justjazzyyy-blog]

Week 2, Own Choice, January 17th

This is a photo I took myself on a trip to Germany in the summer of 2016. The quote Zukunft statt Globalisierung roughly translates to “Future instead of Globalization.” At first, I chose this picture for this week’s journal assignment because I am very connected to Germany and its culture. Having grown up there, anything that reminds me of my life in Germany is very dear to my heart. However, after looking deeper into the meaning of the quote written on the wall, I believe this photo represents a very strong and grotesque message. It depicts The Young National Democrats of Germany and their take on “anti-capitalism.” My mother grew up in East Germany, and was very much affected by the policies that used to govern it. Therefore, the notion that there are still Neo-Nazi parties alive in the world absolutely disgusts me. The fact that this quote, something so simple written on a train station wall, stands for one of the world’s most horrific events, goes to show just how innocent bad things can seem.

[marleneje]

A few facts about life - Life's Lessons we all need to know

[kishan0725-blog]

Take Responsibility for your Life

Take Responsibility for your Life

Are you a product of your circumstances? Has the path your life has taken been determined largely by forces beyond your control?

Even if this is the case, stop believing it. Persuade yourself that you’re in control of your life.

A responsibility avoidance mentality has a seductive allure. If you aren’t in control then it’s not your fault you don’t have the life you want. If you can convince…

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[brynnaarobinson-blog]

Reading Week Own Choice Post 1, March 6th (Week 7)

I took this photo a few Christmases ago when I was first discovering how to use a  manual camera. At my high school, there was a photography class offered that taught students how to use manual cameras. Students were given the opportunity to go out and shoot photos for the majority of the class and then come back for the remaining 20 minutes and quickly upload a blog post on blogspot.ca. Although I only took the photography class in my first year of high school, I still see it as the most beneficial and enjoyable class I attended during my time there. I was so enthralled in taking photographs and getting to learn manual cameras, that I borrowed one over the Christmas holidays and captured every moment. Since then, I still love taking photos and have a deep appreciation for visual communication.

 A picture is indeed worth a thousand words. 

I’m aware that this photograph has many flaws, but I still am very drawn to it. I love the red bokeh style of the Christmas lights in the background. I am attracted to how the red Christmas lights reflected in the crystal chandelier. I love the elements of the mild and dark contracts in this photograph. To me, this picture is the perfect mix of simpleness elegance. The photo is not overcrowded but still, has appealing aspects. 

I took this photo with a shutter speed of 1/50, an ISO of 100, and an aperture of f/3.5.

Source: Brynna Robinson