More than any other effect, Ed Panar's photographs reminded me that there is nothing wrong with shooting the same thing. I must just find another angle if I'm really worried about exhausting originality. From Panar's photographs, I have come to believe that it's not my style and subject matter that's getting stale for me, rather my energy should be refocused. I believe that clarity will come with a new geographical location. Patience Dan.
Panar seems attracted to a similar color palate and depth of field as me. His photographs are more varied than my own, less restricted. However, this provides his single images with a greater, more overarching idea. It's more grown up- it has a distinct atmosphere and moodiness that works extraordinarily well.
It's not that I chose to restrict my photographs to specific settings because I'm disciplining myself. Rather, from Panar's model, I am not (thoroughly enough) engrossing all beauty in the mundane. I am setting too many parameters upon myself.
With my thesis work pretty much printed, I believe a constant glance at Panar's work will set the stage for the next step of my photography. I am free from boundaries now, ready and willing to engross myself in all experiences, not just specific feelings, with a camera. I believe I know a camera is not just a tool anymore, it's what I've accepted as part of my life experience.
All Photos Courtesy of Ed Panar
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