Comments on: A Somewhat Foggy Ethiopian Meditation

By: Preeti

Preeti — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:29:07 +0000

Fantastic post, David (as always). Really eye-opening to read your inner thoughts during those moments when you are truly alone.

By: Travelightly

Travelightly — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:00:57 +0000

Maybe we could start sharing readings from Homer. (The Greek one, not Mr. Simpson:)) Have you read Joseph Campbell, David? Ah, the travails of life and the hero’s journey!

By: Art

Art — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:16:57 +0000

David, there’s more wisdom in your post than you realize. This minute I too am sitting in a lonely hotel room. Even though based on your description mine is probably much fancier than the one you were in when you wrote your peice. No matter though. Lonely is lonely, no matter the circumstances. I’m at a point where I no longer feel that what I am accomplishing when I spend time away from my family justifies the cost of being away. It was comforting to hear that even with a job that has meaning you miss your time away from home.

I think I’ll read a few pages of “Within the Frame” and go to bed and dream of great pictures.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Joshua Segraves

Joshua Segraves — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:07:20 +0000

Enjoyed the post, especially the shout out to the AE-1. I started out in digital, but just picked up one recently. It’s not a Leica, but it’s still pretty sweet!

By: JVL

JVL — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:19:19 +0000

“Whom” and “Crappy-Ass” in the same post! Check that off my list.

I think it’s good to lay your feelings out on the table sometimes, reassures others that you’re not the infallible DuChemin that they believe you to be (I know, despite best efforts). It gives us, your readers, a more personal connection while keeping us a safe distance away, and an outlet for you too, I wrote something vaguely similar when I was on a 14 hour bus to Phuket from Bangkok once…

By: Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:51:33 +0000

David, Where are you? I’m going to Addis for healthcare work Jan 15-23 (http://ethiopiahealth.org), then down to Arba Minch and Omo Valley (Murulle) for photography. — Regards, Jim

– Also, perhaps you don’t want to say, what hotel? I’m slated for the Jupiter. Last time was Hilton, but I think it’s too expensive this go-round.

By: Chris Plante

Chris Plante — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:24:57 +0000

Thomas, he will probably write one this afternoon.

By: Thomas Li

Thomas Li — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:06:57 +0000

great post. Have you ever considered publishing your stories in some type of memoir?

By: Rob Oresteen

Rob Oresteen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:03:14 +0000

Your descriptions of the job takes the bloom off the rose so to speak – obviously you can handle it, which is good.

What struck me was a tid bit at the end: “I’ll be looking at images that didn’t exist before…”.

It is that very thing that makes photography so cool – that we have new images to pour over, some good, some not so good every day, week, or month.

I had a week in early November that has opened up a few doors for me. It was The Field of Honor Memorial in Naperville, IL.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/roboresteen/sets/72157622772722914/

Some of these images will be used nationally for their campaign and they will be hanging in a few Congressman’s offices, not to mention print sales down the road.

You just never know what comes next.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:17:15 +0000

Sorry I wasn’t there for that night too David!

I remember your slurred speech, the screaming trash birds on the building next door, and the roach races around the toilet seat. Still the only place I’ve ever refused to shower.

Beautiful post, thanks.