Perceptions

Since I have become more serious about my photography, I have begun to see in the world I encounter images and patterns that went unnoticed before.  I'm sure my family is tired of hearing "Ooh, I wish I had my camera!", but this new awareness makes every day more enjoyable for me.  There are bits of art, both small and large, man made and natural, everywhere you turn.  The wonder of it all helps fill in the spaces of my days with moments of joy.

I was thinking about this recently when it occurred to me that interior designers must strive to use this type of experience in their work.  I have always considered Feng shui, the ancient Chinese belief that proper aesthetics can improve your life by promoting positive Qi, to be a bunch of mystical nonsense on a par with astrology. Kind of like "The Force" in Star Wars.  But in using light, colors, patterns, and textures to elicit certain feelings or perceptions from the occupants of a space, I suppose good designers do in their own way use the same concepts of feng shui.  They just don't ascribe the result to some mysterious life force.

And speaking of photography, here are some of my photos. (All copyright of Tim Lundberg/Vortac Photography) I hope you enjoy them.