Animation
I have created multiple light patterns on the gravel path that extends through Crissy Field from Mason Street, to the Golden Gate Promenade Trail and the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay. The path is approximately 500 feet.
Each step I would take on the path was an adventure into the depths of darkness. My flashlight was my guiding light. It gave me the courage to keep moving forward as I saw my silhouette shine before me, reflecting my every move, seeing myself, outside of myself.
I would pick up my pace, I would run into the shadows of the night, being led by my vision to create a spontaneous pattern that would define my purpose for being alone, in the dark, in the first place. Wait wait, was that a coyote?
I was struck. Fear would overwhelm me, hold me, stop me, thinking to myself, I would be gotten by what, I don’t even know. I halted immediately. I had to catch my breath, wipe my brow and turn back all within a few seconds of telling myself to do so.
My camera, positioned on the gravel path, had become my beacon, the origin of how the image of Animation was taken, my respected safe place, the source of capturing my creative movements, and expressing my spirit of imagination.
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Bedazzle
Standing alone in the Presidio National Park is a wonderment. Experiencing the vastness of open space allowed me the privilege to see forever; beyond my imagination. Watching the city lights bounce off the water then reflecting and brightening the sky is a cool thing to see.
I embodied all the wonders that the night time holds; hearing the baritone projection of the lone fog horn blaring from the middle of the San Francisco bay, breathing in the sweet scent of eucalyptus trees premating throughout the forest, and being preoccupied by the nocturnal critters making their way, encouraged and guided me to create Bedazzle.
The stillness of the hour helped me to think clearly, see keenly, and explore possibilities. The darkness is my blank canvas to add colorful light. I used the flexibility of my 58 year old body, by stretching beyond my limits, to shine orchestrated light into the still of the night.
I felt insufficient in my solitude, standing with my camera, holding my flash lights, yet expressing myself, was my sole purpose for being there alone in the first place. I had to define my importance, the darkness and my glimpses of light aided me to be free for a few moments.
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Bedizen
I remember clearly, driving over the newly constructed 2 lane bridge and hearing the river sing a song of joy as it flowed rapidly under the structure.
I was ecstatic, after hiking most of the day, until early evening at Kings Canyon National Park. Hearing the soles of my shoes hitting the gravel with every step and being invigorated by the rays of sunlight and the wonder of the bright blue was just as exciting.
I would stop. Stand still. I observed the beauty of the ecosystem; the taste of fresh air on my tongue, the ambience of sound vibrations as the wind blew through the trees, and the splendor of wildlife moving throughout the forest.
Creating Bedizen was a unique experience compared to the other photos, I had helpers. A park employee and my husband. The three of us ran back and forth in the brisk air and in the depths of darkness. We merely collided into each other in joy of flashing lights, designing vividly sporadic patterns, while hearing the rush of the river replace our silence while we reflected on what we just did.
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Caparison
Spinning non-dimensional light circles around myself is a fantastic way to experience the wonders of the bay.
While positioned at The Golden Gate Promenade Trail observing the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, Tiburon, Marin County, and the yellow glow that illuminates the magnificence of the Golden Gate Bridge, encourages me to spin light circles even more.
Natural silence is an amazing disposition to thrive in. As I stood still, taking photographs, and spinning my light stick in an almost even circumference, I wowed myself again while breathing in the fresh scent of the Pacific Ocean. My lungs are now filled with energy to spin circles even more.
Caparison is a spontaneous combustion of light, dark, force and creativity. I was highly influenced by all those factors that influenced this circular motion of luminance.
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Effulgence
Where I stand, I call the Great Line of Crissy Field. I found the nerve to stand in the center of the path between Mason Street and the Golden Gate promenade. The scent of the forest occupied my attention, as I was making my way in the dark as though it was a compass. I worked up a sweat. It feels good to be free. I feel free to create in open air in this vast space.
Effulgence was planned compared to the other images. Me spinning the green light in direct synchronization of the sanitation truck that was whipping by took skill, coordination of time and movement. It took patience. The sky was clear, I could see beyond.
Where do birds go at night?
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Effusion
A dense August fog along with the natural dark was my canvas to light paint. Just to my left, is the coastline to the Pacific Ocean, Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California.
During my visit, I realized that western seagulls turn-in at night. After hearing their squawks during the daytime beach walk, their voices were in harmony with the clashing of the waves.
Now that it is dark, the force of water continues to slam into the shore repeatedly. It’s astounding to think for millions of years this process has been happening. The clashing is a natural process and rhythm that I now sing and dance too.
My method in creating Effusion was encouraging my husband to stand in the fog in the dark. He twirls his body and spins a light stick above his head. I shine a beam of light onto my husband's clothed body.
Moments after moments he is aglow. What you see is outer glow. The foggy chilly air elated my senses. I felt alive because of a creative flow of love.
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Embellish
I was at the end of my creative rope. My husband dialed me requesting an update of my wellbeing. This sky presented itself differently compared to the previous mornings I came to thrive at Crissy Field.
I spun the string of lights creating Embellish until a sweat broke, my body temperature increased greatly. The contrast between my overheated skin and chilled air stimulated my creative process and fueled my desire to free myself, express myself, and expand my sense of how I define myself. The marine air smells so sweet.
The humidity in the air made me feel so good, with each involuntary breath, in return , I felt relaxed, excited, and alone. Squawking from critters in the grass and birds in flight stabilized my awareness of the life I share with others.
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Emblazon
Only to look up, to experience the wonderment of the actual universe, motivated me even greater to create in the dark. To place my fear aside, it was a challenge to remain focused on my artistic task. I was alone, in the valley of the mountains. The constellations are a maze of detail that give shape and character to the vastness of the sky.
Elevated just eleven hundred feet above sea level. If not billions but trillions of stars seemed just a fingertip touch away from where I stood. My breath is taken away every time I look up and take in the view. True darkness is full of wonder and intrigue.
The dark, the entire canvas for my creativity. It was Christmas morning, exactly 12 midnight. The Harbin Creek flowed briskly. The water moved the air, as it aided with freshening the already chilled 47 degree environment. I was aware of my humility. Being surrounded by the depths of the forest encouraged my understanding of self. I shine light. Emblazon is an act and a visual imprint of astonishment. I am part of an ecosystem of creation.
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Enkindle
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Enthusiasm
I was the only human present in the park, Hamilton Athletic Field, 1900 Geary Boulevard at the hour the photograph of Enthusiasm was created. The time was
Wednesday December 30, 2020 at 1:53 am
I twirled, pranced, and danced creating the spontaneous light pattern in balance with the natural darkness. The atmosphere of the neighborhood was at ease. I could see stars in the sky. I see tips of tall buildings in the skyline of downtown San Francisco.
The direct corridor and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean blew cold salty air down the boulevard, the briskness revitalized my senses. With each inhalation, the climate provided a freshness that chilled my facial cheeks and encouraged me to breathe deeply, hold my breath, and to take in the wonders of the natural environment.
Also, I can hear the silence of the night in between breaths as the lights I was flashing made an indelible impression on the canvas of darkness. I was enthused, with Enthusiasm, as I created.
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Essence
I shine a light, it glows. I glow within. The light illuminated me. I stand solo in the center of the grand lawn of Crissy Field in the Presidio, which is part of the Golden Gate National Park Service.
I spin light around me, creating a halo. By no means of a saint or holy figure and status, but more of a state of mind. I am thriving in a circle of light. I spin light, it shines so bright.
The fog horn sings. The day will awaken soon, it’s 4:30 am Wednesday Morning. I smell the sea air. The climate is chill and I am relaxed, creating in the field. I am working up a sweat; spinning, running, jumping, I am really dancing. Being creative takes effort. As I walk through the field, I hear the soles of my shoes crushing the morning dew grass. The Essence of my creative self beamed.
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Glint
Based on fear, I Glint is the driving motivation for this theme and series of images. My ability to shine light in the dark is a personal growth moment, while being creative under the influences of fear.
If anything, fear encouraged me to focus on my purpose. I am here to be creative. As I stand alone, being the only human in the park at 2:30am in Moscone Recreation Center in the Marina District in San Francisco I Glint. I bring luminance to the dark. The dark is my canvas to add vivid, colorful light.
I heard and saw several miniature, furry, four-legged critters scurry throughout the field as I was making spontaneous light patterns.
The shutter clicks of my camera were unnatural, while standing in the depths of the natural world. Squawks are projecting, clapping of wings echo, and the silhouette of big birds in flight is a constant reminder that I am in the wild, in the park, in the city. I create. I Glint.
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Illumination
Brightness. The bay is aglow with energy and clarity . This sky for the backdrop of Illumination appeared to be larger than before; vast, grand, spectacular. I could literally see forever. I am enthralled with my creative actions. Where I stand, what I do, how I do, what I do, with my time.
The scent of early morning due fulfilled my sense of smell and the moisture invigorated my skin. Night time is an amazing time to be alone, encourage creativity, and to be free.
The glow of light opened my heart which allowed me to see my potential.
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Luminescence
I was just being wild and sporadic with my electrifying light sticks. Waving my arms in synchronized expressions caused my heart rate to increase, my breaths to become deeper, and my endorphins to dance.
Luminescence is a reminder that beauty can be the result of a chaotic situation. As I stood, fanning lights of joy, the Luminescence of my actions liberated the spot that I stood of the darkness for a tiny moment in time.
The air was so cold and so fresh at Kings Canyon National Park. I became intoxicated, invigorated by the forces of the natural surroundings and the piece of earth that I stood on. I could see every star in the sky. Each star was defined by its uniqueness and individuality, shimmering its reflective light from where I could see.
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Radiance
If you look intently, you can see me running with the light, in the night. Although I was focused on myself and the motivation behind my creation. I then realized , that a motor vehicle was synchronized with my forward motions. As we both went with the speed of light, a Radiance spontaneous pattern and beam of light lingered.
The glow of the Golden Gate Bridge provided the spectacular orange background that beamed through the branches and leaves of the trees. The scent of eucalyptus permeated the salty air of the bay with such a freshness and vibrancy that my inhalations and exhalations felt like a special treat instead of its necessity of survival.
The peace and quiet calmed all my senses which allowed me to be free in my creativity. I amazed myself with each step and flicker of my light stick. The city lights of Marin, Alameda County, and San Francisco shimmed of the bay waters were a constant reminder that time and life itself never stagnates.
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Vivacity
The soles of my shoes smashing onto the gravel path was the most prominent characteristic of creating Vivacity. I ran fast into the dark with beams of vivid colorful light trailing right by my side. Fear of being in the dark kicked in, I kept running. I ran for a few more seconds, which seemed like forever, until my fear of the unknown hindered me.
A dozen or so critters ran across the same path I was running on. We were scaring each other. The four legged animals picked up their pace as they disappeared into the depths of the night. I quickly returned to where I started.
It was a cold night. I was thinking of random people that don’t live or have ever visited San Francisco. They will never realize through photos, movies, and videos that there is always a chill in the air, even if there appears to be a sunny blue sky or a clear night that shines so bright.
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