#visionisbetter

[visionsa]

"You might be in the dark trying to find the way out but here's a funny fact a moon shines in the dark you can also shine in the dark" Visionsa🔥❤️

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles 12…: The finale - In this I’m well pleased

“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.”

When I stumbled on this verse, it just gave a great context. It was certainly an eye opening journey, which gave me a different perspective and re-ignited the love of the process and the feeling of kapachao in my hands.

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles 11…Growth

In my bid to come up with the finale image of the quarry chronicles, I had made some beautiful images of Mr. Minash as I felt my experience at the quarry would not be complete without an image that was iconic. I had taken all these before I got the one I was happy with…

Too many people want to know the end of the journey before they are willing to take the first step. And that’s where we have put the limit. “There is nothing new under the sun,” so they stay  back. They don’t pursue growth. They wait for the discoveries of life to come to them, and they are always disappointed. The real joy of the journey is that each step we take begins to unfold new discoveries. It is only after we’ve learned new things that we can look back and realize what we didn’t know—and how much more there is to learn. And our new knowledge and discoveries become the motivation for us to continue the journey. Before long, we begin to realize that the destination isn’t what we desire; rather, it is the growth we experience along the way. And we discover that there is no finish line. Where will your growth journey take you? I don’t know. I’ve gone farther and done much more than I ever dreamed of while growing up in this small corner of the world….Lagos. Back then I couldn’t have imagined where I am now. So take the road that’s open before you. Take a step. Make personal growth your daily habit. First, let the road take you where it leads. As you grow, begin to make choices at each juncture. Over time you will become more proactive, more directive, more intentional in where it leads you. But always remain open and teachable. Keep allowing yourself to be surprised every day. Grow into the person you have the potential to be. You’ll never regret it.  (Strongly adapted from John Maxwell’s Developing the Leader within you 2.0)

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles…8: Nights & Deuces

There were nights I’d just go around and make small talk. People appreciate the little attention. Why do you think Social media is thriving? I guess we can be social without the media

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles...7: Papa 2

So Mr. Thanasis; Papa 2 as he is fondly called by the workers, was like a father figure. Really got his hands dirty and was compassionate about the workers. Every ready to pour out from his experience to develop the ones he supervised.

Though he wasn’t fluent in English, I noticed something shocking...he and they guys he worked with at the pit had some kind of sign language they’d signal each other from a great distance and immediately info was clear...no need for words. I was like wow! now this is a jedi ...I’m trying to get people who even have masters from the abroad to understand my own ‘kenkele’ hand gestures and we are struggle with ‘come agains’...this baba dey do am to awon loki and they gerrit. kai! twale....

This images were taking on his last day at the quarry. Up until his ride 30mins to his ride for the airport, he was still working like he was still a staff. People we still wondering if he was still leaving or he was pulling their legs. Never, seen such dedication. The mood wasn’t upbeat that day....cause Papa 2 was gone.

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles...6: Selling Andreas

Of all the gentlemen, Andreas was literally the last to connect with. I think it was more from the perspective where he wondered what my place was in all of this...or maybe he just wasn’t that into people. I always knew I’d get a push back and cold shoulder from him...and I kind of got used to it but didn’t relent. Eventually, the wall was broken (I’m assuming there was one...for all I know, he must have thought there was nothing).

I think it must have been after he saw the pictures I had taken of Mr. Minash. He got so excited and animated that I was surprised to see that side of him. Everyday afterwards, I was greeted with a smile. (before then...I guess I thought I was thin air...like I said, this was what was going on in my head)...Andreas, in case you’re reading this...errr...I’m sure you understand...and know what I’m talking about...lol!

So one day, he tells me..”kunle, you must take a portfolio for me with lots of pictures like Mr. Minash” . Reaching to his phone and showing me, he goes on to say “look, on my phone I don’t even have pictures of myself, I just can’t do that selfie thing” (more like - with the kind of personality I have, I can’t be caught dead taking a selfie or posing for someone’s camera phone...so beneath me! *raising chin*) ...I must say again, that’s my own interpretation...pls I can be so imaginative so abeg leave me, its my story so you only get to hear my version. Once more Andreas, if you’re reading this...errr...you know that’s my only opinion on the reason why you don’t have any picture of anybody on your phone excepts pictures of damaged parts, equipment problems, etc. (oh gosh, I’m sure you’d have my head after reading this..lol!).

Anyway, back to my point before I got distracted...So I said not to worry, kapachao and I would see what we can do. Then he goes on to say one more thing... “Please I’d like them in black and white. I think B&W makes powerful profiles.” Oh boy! several creative sparks went off in my head...this guy has just made my day! (my dream couple will be the one that would allow me to deliver their wedding photos in B&W...hmmm... that will be the day).

So I just kept imagining the texture that would suit him, context, etc. So I told him that he shouldn’t worry I’d get those images...and I don’t want him interfering with the types of images I would create but let me have the creative freedom to capture what depicts him on a typical day. So I waited for a few days to go by so he was less aware of me and Kapachao or maybe he must have assumed I was never going to take his picture. 

Here’s the result of me sneaking up on him...him not noticing...him noticing...him trying to act like I’m not there...but can’t...lol!

By the way Andreas, you owe me 400 buck because you didn’t think you’d look this fly. I’m collecting when next I’m up in that joint!!

[elnukawo]

Quarry Chronicles ...5: Not such a random thought

And here’s the miracle of art: when we do create just for ourselves, and we do it in the truest way possible, there might be some person that is touched in some way by your honesty. Your search for beauty. Your unflinching gaze. Your willingness to ask the hard questions. The astonishingly rare courage to be yourself.... If you search for joy in the applause or recognition of even one other person before you find it in yourself, not only might you never find it, you might discover the art you make begins to have less and less of your own voice within it. - David duChemin