mobile random archive Sorry, you need Javascript on to email me. pho•to•mat•o•poe•ia | ˌfotoˌmatəˈpēə | noun the image of a subject associated with what is photographed Words certainly evoke the imagination, yet it is photography that evokes emotion A conversation about photography. Let’s talk about how photography makes you feel, the emotional aspect of somehow identifying with the story presented in front of you. I believe it is less about the technical aspects of a “good” photograph, rather more about, what story it tells and perhaps why, but more importantly, how it makes you feel. If you feel compelled to comment, I’d love to hear about your reactions to the photographs. I will attempt to post here on a daily basis, at least that is my goal. Follow this blog var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8440003-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @photomatopoeia)http://photomatopoeia.com/<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6cooqnJqj1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stumbling upon surprises in nature… all you have to do is, go out!</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/877935227http://photomatopoeia.com/post/877935227Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:07:40 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l65npx5vJA1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I-TRI 2010, Indianola’s very own triathlon, where it’s all just fun and games! I am inspired by all the participants as well as all the supporters from the community. <a href="http://photos.thevisualworld.com/OLA/itri2010/13078067_J6fDR#947743231_7UkBR" target="_blank">More Photos</a> (mark gsellman/photomatopoeia)</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/860484053http://photomatopoeia.com/post/860484053Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:03:33 -0700<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l63m0r7GRd1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh the Days of Indianola, where the community behaves like a community and creativity and fellowship emerges from within. Indianola Days 2010. Click <a href="http://photos.thevisualworld.com/OLA/indianola-days-2010/13060709_48nFo#946113012_wjMY7" target="_blank">here</a> or the photo to see more pictures. <i>(mark gsellman/photomatopoeia)</i></p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/855499159http://photomatopoeia.com/post/855499159Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:31:00 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5qttyzX321qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The long rail home…</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/827002678http://photomatopoeia.com/post/827002678Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:51:32 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5d4koPMuR1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The moment your body is consumed by cold water, for an instant, you cease to be human. What a thrill!</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/795185089http://photomatopoeia.com/post/795185089Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:17:00 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5d25vXUXi1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Good morning 20100702.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/795036286http://photomatopoeia.com/post/795036286Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:25:00 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3zvs38Zbm1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Graduates make their way off the stage June 10, 2010 following the commencement ceremonies for West Sound Academy at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. (Mark Gsellman/VisualWorld Photography)</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/696794757http://photomatopoeia.com/post/696794757Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:04:00 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l28h3jvLMf1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One of many children being raised by <a href="http://www.cotni.org" target="_blank">Children of the Nations</a> in Dominican Republic. I am fortunate to be able to server with them in the DR to raise these children who will one day, transform their nation.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/588358582http://photomatopoeia.com/post/588358582Mon, 10 May 2010 19:18:55 -0700<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0o8lvtIMQ1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A child’s appreciation and understanding of how important our medical care providers are. How much they are cherished. My appreciation is renewed. Stay strong, keep up the great work you do! (Harborview Medical Center)</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/511035424http://photomatopoeia.com/post/511035424Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:29:47 -0700<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kzbbgbRnHd1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The eyes of caring, the tenderness of love and the hope for the future.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/449529124http://photomatopoeia.com/post/449529124Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:28:59 -0700lovehopetendernessyouthagerelationshipfuturecare<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kzajiiUEU51qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/448415571http://photomatopoeia.com/post/448415571Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:25:30 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyun70ABbi1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boy, it’s been a long time since I posted anything. Life has been busy, so I thought I would start out with a photo of something you might see while doing much of nothing, like laying in bed until late morning. Does it work?</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/429834639http://photomatopoeia.com/post/429834639Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:23:21 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxo2riOpJq1qzb33vo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Engaging Teachers - “Watch the hummingbird, listen to its wings pop as it dives…” Engaging teachers make for learned students. Do you remember that one teacher who connected with you and changed the way you viewed the world? (See more photos of the “<a href="http://www.seeboosters.org/marsh.html" target="_blank">Pond Kids</a>”, click the photo.)</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/383385259http://photomatopoeia.com/post/383385259Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:42:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kww70zdfgn1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jump in, get wet, it’s only water and best of all it’s fun. Take advantage of life’s simplest pleasures, especially when moments present itself.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/355719180http://photomatopoeia.com/post/355719180Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:22:11 -0800<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwmv4lUwpn1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When the sun rises… all is well.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/346994291http://photomatopoeia.com/post/346994291Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:26:44 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwa37crRuw1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Conversations - Just listen to the stories being told.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/336185824http://photomatopoeia.com/post/336185824Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwa2kabSSW1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Joy - Laughter and good times, good people, good food and sometimes good spirits. Have fun, live long, be good… Life.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/335479127http://photomatopoeia.com/post/335479127Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:38:34 -0800<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvn9t0s17T1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Adventures abound. This world is full of adventures, many are just round the corner from home, you just have to open your eyes and take a step outside. A new cycle has begun, embrace it.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/313635318http://photomatopoeia.com/post/313635318Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:10:12 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvgchuXgBo1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Support your local musicians and artists… they enhance our lives and the life of the community. Encourage them to perform or showcase their work to your community often.</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/307986986http://photomatopoeia.com/post/307986986Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvg5lyGMwP1qzb33vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“…Everyone had been waiting all this time for the Herdmans to do something absolutely unexpected. And sure enough, that was what happened. Imogene Herdman was crying. In the candlelight her face was all shiny with tears and she didn’t even bother to wipe them away. She just sat there-awful old Imogene-in her crookedy veil, crying and crying and crying… Well. It <i>was</i> the best Christmas pageant we ever had…” (<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/pmlc1912/Nativity2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCLW6kM6z2_uX8wE#" target="_blank">photos</a>)</p>http://photomatopoeia.com/post/307288445http://photomatopoeia.com/post/307288445Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:56:22 -0800