{"id":2320,"date":"2022-10-06T12:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T17:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2022-10-06T12:30:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T17:30:27","slug":"wings-of-the-inspiring-valkyrie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/wings-of-the-inspiring-valkyrie\/","title":{"rendered":"Wings of the Inspiring Valkyrie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After my <a href=\"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/mission-control-we-have-lost-the-helm\/\">last post<\/a>, I feel it is important to put things into a bit more perspective. One reason I am easily distracted from my mission is that photography is a wonderful part of my life. The act of manipulating light entering a box to create specific images is, of itself, marvelous. The ability to transform the ambience of a scene with a few settings is magic. Freezing the movement of a deer leaping over tall brush. Blurring the cascade of a waterfall. Capturing the night sky on a cold, crisp evening. All of these things and more provide me with the creative wings that keep me flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Model As Valkyrie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a fan of mythology? I&#8217;m guessing that, even if you aren&#8217;t, I&#8217;m betting you know that Valkyrie isn&#8217;t just the name of a Tom Cruise movie. The short version: A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Valkyrie-Norse-mythology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group of maidens<\/a> who serve the Norse god Odin, choosing those slain on the field of battle worthy of a place in Valhalla. The Valkyrie ride horses through the sky to carry out their mission. Many an artist has offered up their rendition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I took the photo of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explodedgalazy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julia<\/a> included here, my intent was just to create an interesting image. As often happens, however, I find inspiration. The old Brownie Hawkeye camera in the hands of a model is not a new theme with me. Capturing an image with a lens a few years older than me is certainly not unique. Grids added to flash to create shapes? Yes, I&#8217;ve done that, too. This time, these disparate approaches create something far more meaningful than my original, off-the-cuff idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Models Are My Wings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my constant battle to remind myself why I keep picking up the camera, it always comes down to a few themes. My brain needs to create. I can do this nearly anywhere at any time. Working with models, of any experience level, is where I truly get my wings. Behind the lens, I am a different person. I can certainly be better at what I do, but photography is one of the few places in my life where I routinely break the rules. Allowing myself to look at things differently, whole new worlds come into being in front of me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am working to be a better photographer with every session. Help a guy out. <a href=\"mailto:mark@questionmarkphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a shoot<\/a> with me and let&#8217;s find out how far my wings can take me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After my last post, I feel it is important to put things into a bit more perspective. 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