The little book of contemplative photography : seeing with wonder, respect, and humility

Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr is also an accomplished photographer. He begins his latest book with a confession—"I have written this book in part to encourage myself to slow down, to heighten my imagination, to renew myself while I gain a new view of the creation and the creator." With this book, Zehr makes a gift to anyone who would like to couple photography with seeing and thinking more deeply. In each chapter he offers a Purpose, a Problem, and an Activity with a camera in order to "practice mindfulness." You'll not need a fancy camera, but if you have one it won't hurt. Zehr's chapter-by-chapter exercises are aimed at heightening visual awareness and imagination—all while doing good and working for justice. A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series. 82 p. : 21 cm Includes bibliographical references Getting started -- Why this little book? -- About this book -- Equipment and knowledge -- Journaling -- Exercise: "tuning up" our eyes -- Exercise: I see/feel/think -- Changing our lens -- Exercise: photograph without viewfinder -- Exercise: receiving an image -- Practicing moodfulness -- Hindrances to receptivity -- Exercise: exploring the ordinary -- Exercise: break the rules -- An attitude of wonder -- Exercise: exploring abstraction -- Exercise: finding mystery in the familiar -- Seeing the light -- Characteristics of light -- Exercise: playing with light -- Exercise: meditating with light -- Exploring metaphor -- Exercise: finding metaphors -- Exercise: exploring your metaphors -- Making meaning -- Exercise: where is the energy? -- Exercise: disciplined seeing -- With respect and humility -- Exercise: taking stock Getting Started -- Why This Little Book? -- About This Book -- Equipment And Knowledge -- Journaling -- Exercise: Tuning Up Our Eyes -- Exercise: I See/feel/think -- Changing Our Lens -- Exercise: Photograph Without Viewfinder -- Exercise: Receiving An Image -- Practicing Moodfulness -- Hindrances To Receptivity -- Exercise: Exploring The Ordinary -- Exercise: Break The Rules -- An Attitude Of Wonder -- Exercise: Exploring Abstraction -- Exercise: Finding Mystery In The Familiar -- Seeing The Light -- Characteristics Of Light -- Exercise: Playing With Light -- Exercise: Meditating With Light -- Exploring Metaphor -- Exercise: Finding Metaphors -- Exercise: Exploring Your Metaphors -- Making Meaning -- Exercise: Where Is The Energy? -- Exercise: Disciplined Seeing -- With Respect And Humility -- Exercise: Taking Stock. Howard Zehr. Includes Bibliographical References. Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr is also an accomplished photographer. He begins his latest book with a confession-"I have written this book in part to encourage myself to slow down, to heighten my imagination, to renew myself while I gain a new view of the creation and the creator."With this book, Zehr makes a gift to anyone who would like to couple photography with seeing and thinking more deeply. In each chapter he offers a Purpose, a Problem, and an Activity with a camera in order to "practice mindfulness."Zehr knows the risks of spending oneself: "This book is part of The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding series because seekers of justice and peace are often so committed to their cause that they take too little time to reflect and to appreciate the world around them." Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr is also an accomplished photographer. He begins his latest book with a confession#x97;""I have written this book in part to encourage myself to slow down, to heighten my imagination, to renew myself while I gain a new view of the creation and the creator."" With this book, Zehr makes a gift to anyone who would like to couple photography with seeing and thinking more deeply. In each chapter he offers a Purpose, a Problem, and an Activity with a camera in order to ""practice mindfulness."" You'll not need a fancy camera, but if you have one