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Hello:
I was just going through the web sites about Joe Papez. Joe is the American Hero that I am doing a documentary on. He was an amazing man that just dies at the age of 100 years old. I am still doing some research for his life story and decided to see what was posted since his death. One of the things I found to be interesting is the way people write about his Purple Heart’s. Joe earned three of them during World War II. I say Earned as that is what really happend. Some of the web sites say he won purple hearts and I think there is a big distinction between Earning a purple heart and winning one. When I think of winning something I think of it as something I want to strive for. I want to win things and I don’t think anyone really wants to win a purple heart. It is a difficult distinction as most would say you want the things you earn as well. I would submit that we often earn things we don’t want.
We earn the consequences of our behavior. Some times this is good and at other times it isn’t in our best interest. If you work hard, and apply what you learn you can often earn A’s. If you goof off and don’t apply yourself chances are you are going to receive poor grades. Both of them are earned results
The English Oxford Dictionary defines Win in the following way:
1 be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict) : the Mets have won four games in a row | [ intrans. ] a determination to win | [with complement ] the Pirates won 2–1.
2 acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor : there are hundreds of prizes to be won | [with two objs. ] the sort of play that won them the World Cup.
• gain (a person’s attention, support, or love), typically gradually or by effort : you will find it difficult to win back their attention.
• ( win someone over) gain the support or favor of someone by action or persuasion : her sense of humor had won him over at once.
• [ intrans. ] ( win out) manage to succeed or achieve something by effort : talent won out over bureaucracy.
• archaic manage to reach (a place) by effort : many lived to win the great cave.
• obtain (ore) from a mine.
noun
a successful result in a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor; a victory : a win against Norway.
PHRASES
one can’t win informal said when someone feels that no course of action open to them will bring success or please people.
win the day be victorious in battle, sport, or argument.
win or lose whether one succeeds or fails : win or lose, the important thing for him is to set a good example.
win (or earn) one’s spurs historical gain a knighthood by an act of bravery. • informal gain one’s first distinction or honors.
you can’t win them all (or win some, lose some) informal said to express consolation or resignation after failure in a contest.
The English Oxford Dictionary defines Consequences as:
1 a result or effect of an action or condition : many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration’s policies.
2 [often with negative ] importance or relevance : the past is of no consequence | he didn’t say anything of great consequence.
• dated social distinction : a woman of consequence.
PHRASES
in consequence as a result.
take the consequences accept responsibility for the negative results of one’s action.
ORIGIN late Middle English : via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely,’ from the verb consequi.
Even though I believe Joe would have preferred to go through life without ever earning a Purple Heart I do know that he was proud of what he did in WWII and that we should all be proud of his efforts. It is the results of people like Joe that brought us to victory in WWII and we all owe him and other men and women like him that served and still serve to this day to make our country a better place.
Peace,
Bill Young
Hello:
Well, I just got back from my trip to Montana. It was a good trip over all! At the same time it was sad. I went to video tape the funeral of my good friend Joe Papez. I am doing a documentry on Joe, and I have to say he really lived a full life ending at just over 100 years of age. There were 100’s of people there, music, and good food. I think it was pretty close to the way Joe would have wanted it. I only have a few pieces to gather at this point and then I will be able to edit the documentary! I hope to have everything done by this time next year!
While on the trip I did some photography of Owl’s, Turkey’s and their young, deer, sky lines, trees, flowers, and friends. I also visited with family and friends. It was a good trip over all. Now I have to get ready for my next trip. This week I have to work on the Archeoastronomy of the American South West photos so I can finish my next book. I have been working on this book for about five years now and I look forward to getting the words, and drawings together to go with the photos. I am also in the process of preparing for the next book on Archeaoastronomy which will be associated with Winter Solstice. As soon as I get those photos going I have a trip to New Mexico to be at a family reunion, and then back to the springs again and working on the Show for July 11th. I hope to get some time in to blog from time to time but, I don’t know what internet access is going to look like over the next few weeks?
Have a great week!
Bill
Hello:
Well, today I had a new experience. I went to a friends cremation. It was interesting as I went up I found my self going through different emotions and not knowing how to react. I walked in and they had the viewing. He looked good considering the situation and the family seemed pleased. We watched as he went into the oven and then we left for a few hours. I couldn’t help but, think I should have been taking photos and at the same time feeling that it wasn’t appropriate. I think one of the family members took a few photos but, put his camera away as the body went into the oven. I felt the whole thing was very dignified & now the family has something to remember him that they can bring home.
I wonder if there is a good way to ask about doing photos in a situation like that? Is that best kept for immediate family? What are the rules of engagement in a situation like that? I am sure that my friend that died would not mind photos but, he wasn’t there to ask! I guess if anyone has input I would be interested in knowing! I also realize that we don’t have to photograph everything! Those are just moments that can never be re-captured.
Thanks, I hope to hear from you soon!
Bill
Welcome to the blog of Figurative Photo! I am new to this blog stuff so I hope I can keep it interesting and up to date. I will use this as a chance to let you know what is going on with me and my work. I do photography and videography. I enjoy both mediums and have a lot of projects in the works. I have a few projects that you can look into right now.
1. A show at the Smokebrush Center in Colorado Springs! I have a show called “Big.” It showcases some of my images as bigger than life!
2. I have an installation piece in the Show Shelter also at the Smokebrush Center.
3. A book “Year in the life of a Camera” has five of my photos in it. You can pick up a copy at Blurb.com. This was a fun project by the Circle of Confusion photo club here in Colorado Springs.
I have several other projects in the works so check back and find out what is going on. Also check out my web site! FigurativePhoto.com. I will also be posting some more information about current shows, I have been receiving some interesting reactions to “Big” and I will attempt to respond to some of them in this blog.
Have a great day and feel free to comment on my work!
Bill Young
Photographer/Videographer – Figurative Photo/Ripple Effect Productions.
