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When being asked the reason for life, I would most probably answer one of many things (all depending on my mood). In this current state I am in, I would respond with how my life's purpose is to create. See, if I were to delve deep into the point of living, this post could get very depressing very quickly, when that is the absolute opposite of what I am trying to achieve.

In many ways, life is cyclical. I believe that by creating, I am inspiring other people, who then go on to inspire the next people. That being said, there must be people who inspire me to. That... is true, but other than people there are also other aspects in life that influence me to create... this is a sort of thank you post, acknowledging all of them.


details.

Ever since I was very little, everyone would point out just how observing I was. While drawing, I would always capture the smallest details possible, ensuring everything is as close to real life as I can reach it to be. Similarly, I would always notice anything that had been misplaced and people would be frequently surprised by the visual concentration my mind had built. Consequentially, this characteristic of mine had grown with time, allowing me to notice even more details and move them into my photography in my later life. Nowadays, the details can be both frustrating and inspiring, as I am hyper-aware and too perfectionistic to let the details go unnoticed, causing me to overly fear the less attractive sides of my work. Nevertheless, the details will always allow me to disappear into a calm alternate universe, where nothing exists other than the tiny maps on my fingertips.


'popular people'

This term is meant to represent the idea of celebrities and Internet Personalities, along with people who are not followed by crowds of people, but I see on the regular and have to way of reaching out and connecting with them (or am just way too shy to do so hah). In terms of people we decide to 'follow' on social media and such, the choice is completely up to us. We are not forced to be on top of what is going on in everybody's lives and are allowed to make our own decisions on whether we invest in anybody's life at all. In comparison, most of my 'following' is done on Instagram, as that is the application where I spend most of my time. If one were to look through the people I follow, there are only people who either make me happy or inspire me - nobody who shouldn't be there is located in that selection of accounts. To me, a single photo added by such people as Connor Franta can push me to create an entirely new concept and photograph it, similarly as how a sign of life from artists like DEAN can urge me to find my way back into music again. Seeing the ethereal beauty these people are capable of creating motivates me to have a collection of such marvellous things of my own.


!flowers and golden hours!

Similarly to details in many ways, flowers inspire me. Where do golden hours come into this? Both nowhere and everywhere. When being judged on my photography, people often criticise my landscape/detail photography and tell me to stick to portraiture and editorials as that is where I excel. When publishing my non-people photography, I don't really think about the audience as much as I just think about myself and how I felt during the short seconds of taking the photo, while all the mystical vibes were surrounding me. Spring and flowers is a combination I will never be able to fully explain the magic behind... all that I can do is capture and share it with the world as it might hopefully impress someone the way it does me.


?music

I couldn't possibly leave this post without mentioning perhaps one of the most life-affecting aspects of well... my life. Again, ever since I was little I have been affected by music. It grew up with me. Funnily enough, I figured that I have been listening to the same music for the last ten years (only dropping out the pre-2012 pop music which I am not as much as a fan of anymore), while also constantly adding new music to the list. The irony behind it all is that photography was never my main dream - it was always music. In fact, I believe it will always be music. Considering that I have been writing lyrics alone for ten consistent years... I don't think I could ever let music go. It is too powerful. It everlastingly inspires me, which is why when I share a taste in music with someone, I feel as if it is a connection that I simply cannot replace. Having people listen to my music/music that inspires me feels so utterly intimate and vulnerable, I frequently can't bear the thought of it. I don't think I will ever have a stronger relationship with anyone than I do with music.


s.t.r.a.n.g.e.rs

Being a photographer and naturally observing person, I am practically forced to look out into the world. I can spend hours in a café at a concave window, gazing at the busy streets and sipping on my coffee. Strangely enough, I gain so much confidence when having to interact with strangers. I can recall many moments when I would run up to someone on the other side of the market square and tell them that they looked lovely. Compliments are my way of thanking people for being an inspiration to me. It can be the smallest thing in the world, but inspiration is unmeasurable and any dose of it is a treasure.


you

My friends, even though you may not realise it, every breath you take cleanses me. With every step you take, I realise how many miles I could run for you. Despite sometimes deeming your work and effort pointless, I admire it all. Frequently, I wish to steal all of your abilities, but then I would have nothing left to inspire me. It's all you, it has always been you.

love,

amethyst rose