Amanda Shopa

Film Photography & Fiber Arts

Weeks 9–12 of 209 Weeks

Black-and-white photo of underpass at Geonsancheon stream in Jeonju, South Korea. The pillars that support the bridge overhead are reflected in the water. Across the stream, a few people use exercise equipment.
Black-and-white photo of a small cut tree stump. A third of the tree stump is covered in lichen and dried, fallen autumn leaves are on the ground next to the tree stump. The rings of the tree are visible in the photo.
Week 9 (front)
"We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and improving our lives." —Maya Angelou Photo notes: This photo was taken at Pacem in Terris in Isanti, MN in November or December 2021.
Week 9 (back)

Week 9 of 209 Weeks: “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and improving our lives.” —Maya Angelou

Photo Notes: This photo was taken at Pacem in Terris in Isanti, MN in November or December 2021.

Black-and-white photo of a white heron standing in Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul, South Korea. Across the stream, a dapper looking man stands, and watches the heron. Long grass and trees frame the stream, the heron, and the gentleman.
Week 10 (front)
"Outside for the first time in a long time/Lose yourself, sink into the sunlight/It's been a while since you felt right/But the warm nights are coming soon and you'll be just fine/You'll be just fine/You'll be just fine" from "Daylily" by Movements. Photo notes: This photo was taken at Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul, South Korea, in September or October 2018. This grey heron was very chill.
Week 10 (back)

Week 10 of 209 Weeks: “Outside for the first time in a long time/Lose yourself, sink into the sunlight/It’s been a while since you felt right/But the warm nights are coming soon and you’ll be just fine/You’ll be just fine/You’ll be just fine” from “Daylily” by Movements.

Photo Notes: This photo was taken at Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul, South Korea, in September or October 2018. This grey heron was very chill.

Black-and-white photo of underpass at Geonsancheon stream in Jeonju, South Korea. The pillars that support the bridge overhead are reflected in the water. Across the stream, a few people use exercise equipment.
Week 11 (front)
"The ultimate work to be done each day is to choose whether we will support our authentic self or support our false persona or dutiful self." —Angela Arrien. Photo notes: This was taken at Geonsancheon stream in Jeonju, South Korea in September/October 2018. I didn't realize anyone was on the other side until I printed this photo.
Week 11 (back)

Week 11 of 209 Weeks: “The ultimate work to be done each day is to choose whether we will support our authentic self or support our false persona or dutiful self.” —Angela Arrien

Photo Notes: This was taken at Geonsancheon stream in Jeonju, South Korea in September/October 2018. I didn’t realize anyone was on the other side until I printed this image.

Black-and-white photo showing the patterns used in Korean temples and palaces. Intricate floral and geometric patterns dance across the wooden structure.
Week 12 (front)
A Korean proverb—산무당이 시림 잡는다. Translation: An inexperienced shaman causes people pain. Photo notes: This photo was taken somewhere in South Korea in October 2018. Where? Which building? Temple? Palace? No earthly idea. Apparently I need to take better notes.
Week 12 (back)

Week 12 of 209 Weeks: A Korean proverb—산무당이 시림 잡는다. Translation: An inexperienced shaman causes people pain.

Photo Notes: This photo was taken somewhere in South Korea in October 2018. Where? Which building? Temple? Palace? No earthly idea. Apparently I need to take better notes.

Amanda

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