Eric Donovan - Astro-Physical Photography - Part 1

My View Finder - How Photographers Approach Photography

Today’s guest is Eric Donovan - Professor of Astrophysics at University of Calgary and photographer! In this, the first part of 2 talks, we’re going to talk about the intersection between art and science and how creativity is required. There’s a thought that science and math are cold, calculating, and robotic. Eric believes the opposite is true - that living emotionally is key to our success.

Polymath
noun

a person of great learning in several fields of study; polyhistor.

It’s interesting to think about defining people by one aspect of their life. The assumption that a photographer only cares about their camera and the quality of their exposures is… frankly.. insulting. What drives art and creativity is dimension and depth. And how can we lay claim to either if we aren’t interesting in EVERYTHING around us? So I have to ask… what books and non-photography avenues are you interested in? Have you read a book on science or sociology or… book binding? Do you craft? This week my challenge for you is to take a peek at something besides your camera that you’re passionate about. Let me know how this does or may in the future influence your creativity.

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