by Kim Ort | Sep 7, 2016 | Books, Contemplation, Essence, Habits, Inspiration, People, Photography, Seeing
Theologian Matthew Fox says in his book on Thomas Merton, that each one of us is a mystic, an artist, and a prophet. That’s a pretty bold statement. Some of us might say we’re one of these. Many of us might say we’re not any of them, yet Fox states...
by Kim Ort | Aug 31, 2016 | Adventures in Seeing, Art, Books, Contemplation, Essence, Habits, Inspiration, People, Workshops
I have many mentors in seeing and am always grateful for what they’ve taught me. Today, I’d like to highlight two of them, Thomas Merton and Mary Oliver. Thomas Merton was a contemplative monk, activist, writer, and photographer. I’ve been a fan ever...
by Kim Ort | Aug 24, 2016 | Contemplation, Going Abstract, Photography, Seeing, The Practice of Contemplative Photography
The day I took this photograph at the car wash, normally considered a mundane place, I discovered an new source of play with my camera. This is what a pivotal photograph does; takes you to a different level, a new place, or offers an insight not previously considered....
