Sometimes one sentence says more than an entire essay.
This quote by Erwin Olaf cuts across the idea of perfection: once everything is right, the tension disappears. What remains is dullness.
Yet, still I sometimes catch myself longing for calm. For less unexpected twists and turns, for a life that makes sense for a while.
But just when you think things are getting calm, everything tilts again.
Although Olaf probably uttered these words in the context of his photography, they touch on something much bigger.
When everything is right, it gets boring is an ode to the imperfect, the unexpected, the frayed.
Minimalist in design, powerful in message. For those who find beauty in nuance, doubt and a little friction.
Both in images and in life itself.
Welcome! I am Cathleen, photographer and image maker. For me, photography is about capturing snapshots in a special world full of stories. It's about seeing and experiencing life in many facets. The power of nature, a person's smile, the magic of light and shadow.
Each image tells..
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