Mic., you hit the nail right on the head. I’m not sure I intended to depict two opposing perspectives, but that’s why I like the image so much. And I love your idea about it being a photographic koan.
Does that indicate some deeper familiarity with Zen?
It’s a great post, Alan. Let me just say that I recognized your expression, my understanding being that both responses can be valid at the same time, not only with Zen but with all traditions. My familiarity is shallow…a wandering middle way.
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…I can’t tell if that is the look of skepticism or one of “Hmm! Pretty good!” A Photographic koan?
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Mic., you hit the nail right on the head. I’m not sure I intended to depict two opposing perspectives, but that’s why I like the image so much. And I love your idea about it being a photographic koan.
Does that indicate some deeper familiarity with Zen?
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It’s a great post, Alan. Let me just say that I recognized your expression, my understanding being that both responses can be valid at the same time, not only with Zen but with all traditions. My familiarity is shallow…a wandering middle way.
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“a wandering [almost wrote “wondering”] middle way” sounds like an excellent spiritual path :)
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Lynn. I was hoping you’d enjoy the photo based on your years of Zen practice.
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Well, I don’t know about that, but you do create the best “self”portraits. ;-)
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Thanks. Just wish my girlfriend felt the same :)
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