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Notes The Framework of a Frame…

I did some modifications to a picture frame today. Previously painted black, I used sandpaper to rub away most, but not all, of the layers of black paint. Now finished, the frame has a very nice aged and rustic vibe to it that I’m quite happy with.

That said, a frame is just a frame without something to frame, unless you plan on framing the frame….right? Right.

So, I started thinking about what I want to put in the frame. Being a photographer who takes photos he enjoys, I thought about framing something of my own. But, which photo? Doesn’t the photo need to match the frame? What if it doesn’t? Does it then not work inside the space I plan on hanging it in?

Now, I’m thinking about the purpose of the frame itself, which leads me to the point of this linguistic rambling. The frame exists so that the photo can stand by itself. The frame goes with the space, and the photo goes with itself. It doesn’t have to work with anything else.

DONE.

*This post was fairly pointless, but I haven’t posted anything on here in months so I thought, “Why the F not?” (….and I had no answer)

Text Hi. I’m Chris. I wear beanies even if it’s not cold outside because I like them. Suck it.

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Cheers.

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Dad bought him and I a new toy to play with in the desert. As of Easter, 2012, it will be parked in Yuma, AZ, and will be used a lot. Desert camping/off-roading/exploring/all-around good time having in the near future.

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Isn’t she lovely? Got myself a new iMac, and a Bamboo Tablet using Christmas money!

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Notes 10 things to do in 2012…

Increase income by 20%.
Finish a Triathlon.
Be more responsible with my money.
Develop a semi-reliable income from my photography.
Save 10% of my total income.
Read more.
Travel more without spending more money.
Don’t get shot at.
Don’t get hit by a car ~~while riding my bike~~.
Surf more often.

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Florence and The Machine | Los Angeles, CA | 12.11.2011

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Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys | Los Angeles, CA | 12.11.2011

Having grown up just outside of Akron, Ohio and after seeing them play in tiny bars before they were ever as huge as they are now, I’m quite lucky to have had the opportunity to photograph them on stage after all their success. Oh…and their new album is the sh*t. Buy it.

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