Mason Tuttle --- Starting Gate

No alarm, or glimpse of sun.  I rise while most are still afloat in their dreams, and yet to think of the daily races.

No horse, or jockey necessary; I serve as my own rival.  If I was not yet awake, the brisk chill of the water does the trick.

As time passes more begin the race, but I am still alone in my efforts.  The aroma of pine is strong, and I welcome the heat provided.

Towering above, when not shrouded, we can see our mighty mountain.  It is ours, and it greets us daily.  The urge to toss my day away for the chance of summit rises, and slowly fades with reality setting in.

Few among the city, but worth the drive.  Summer has many treats, and this one is overdue after so many hours awake. Best served with company, but it will be the start to another great day.





























     "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".  This saying does not only relate to beauty, but onto everything.  Berger summarizes that the perception of the audience, or viewer, is most important when looking at photography.  The intentions of the photographer are shrouded, by the life experiences, mood, and preferences of the audience.  To me this connected with the lessons currently taught within class.  The world around us "is ours", and we connect with it.  For each individual this is a unique experience.  With photography in mind it is hard to capture all of the wonderment, and connection that a person might share with their surroundings, or an event.
     In the case of the art pieces for which the author tied a strong emotional connection to the audience this can come across entirely different.  I relate back the to the quote, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder",  for the artwork Berger would rationalize that through our eyes we will most certainly see something outside of the authors intentions.

Works Cited

Berger, John. Ways of Seeing. British Broadcasting Cooperation and Penguin Books Ltd: London 1972. Print.