News: My Bookshelf

You can tell a lot about a person by the books that fill their library.  I have added a Bookshelf to the site for you to follow along with my readings.  The Bookshelf includes inspiring people, printed and digital books I have read, blogs I follow, and videos I find useful.  Enjoy.

In Their Eyes #2: The Yankee

A man docks his boat along the Mekong River near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.   © Stan Olszewski/SOSKIphoto

Along the Mekong River, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I met this man tying his boat to a dock.  He was dressed sharply, had a strong posture, and was welcoming.  This man interested me.

The Satchel of Prayer

Peeking through the window of a Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam.  © SOSKIphoto

Today we have a diptych.  That's right, two photos for the price of one!  Why are these two photos combined as one?  Because only one photo does not tell the story I am trying to convey.

Amazing California Redwood Panorama

Here is an interesting video about National Geographic photographer Michael Nichols' project on Redwood trees in California.  Nichols gives some background information on the project, the rig he used to shoot the amazing panorama, and NatGeo's decision to run a five-page spread.

The Best Two Minutes of Your Day

Scratch that, you'll need four minutes because you have to watch this video twice.  The first time around, enjoy the cinematography and music.  The second time, listen to John Jay, Wieden+Kennedy's Global Executive Creative Director, talk about creativity, cultural comfort zones, and not letting people define who you are.

"... Put yourself in unusual cultures where you don't belong..."

- John Jay, W+K Global Executive Creative Director